A Treasury of Mermaids: Mermaid Tales from Around the World

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Enter the mermaid’s realm, where brightly colored fish dart through strands of seaweed and noble octopi guard the gates of underwater palaces.

From the ice floes of Alaska to the islands of the Mediterranean Sea to the reefs of New Zealand, the power of a magical water maiden is matched only by her unpredictability. For who can guess what may happen when a mermaid finds herself face-to-face with a human?

Gathered from the diverse cultures, the stories on this collection tell of mortals who strive to capture mermaids–and mermen–in addition to those who are trying to find to rescue them from peril; mortals who entice mermaids to continue to exist dry land, and people who dare follow mermaids under the waves. And here, too, are the fates of those fortunate–or follish–enough to listen to the mermaid’s appealing song.

Renowed creator and folklorist Shirley Climo presents tales of mystical merfolk from world wide. Accompained by stunning illustrations from Jean and Mou-sien Tseng, the stories are woven in conjunction with threads of international mermaid lore, presenting a world of watery enchantment.A catch of international mermaids, from a Japanese ningyo and a Swiss nix to an Irish merrow and an Alaskan nuquot, swim through the pages of this elegant gift volume. Drawing at the folklore of diverse cultures, renowned creator Shirley Climo presents a multi-faceted view of merfolk, exploring the promises and perils of meeting these creatures. Accompanied by stunning paintings from the brushes of Jean and Mou-sien Tseng, the stories on this collection are woven in conjunction with insightful introductions comparing and contrasting the myths of many lands. Lavishly designed and illustrated, this beautiful book is the definitive selection of mermaid lore.

A catch of international mermaids, from a Japanese ningyo and a Swiss nix to an Irish merrow and an Alaskan nuquot, swim through the pages of this elegant gift volume. Drawing at the folklore of diverse cultures, renowned creator Shirley Climo presents a multi-faceted view of merfolk, exploring the promises and perils of meeting these creatures. Accompanied by stunning paintings from the brushes of Jean and Mou-sien Tseng, the stories on this collection are woven in conjunction with insightful introductions comparing and contrasting the myths of many lands. Lavishly designed and illustrated, this beautiful book is the definitive selection of mermaid lore.

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