Treasury of Folklore - Seas and Rivers : Sirens, Selkies and Ghost Ships by Dee Dee Chainey 8880309469482

Treasury of Folklore - Seas and Rivers : Sirens, Selkies and Ghost Ships

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Enthralling tales of the sea, rivers and lakes from around the globe. Folklore...
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Enthralling tales of the sea, rivers and lakes from around the globe. Folklore of the seas and rivers has a resonance in cultures all over the world. Watery hopes, fears and dreams are shared by all peoples where rivers flow and waves crash. This fascinating book covers English sailor superstitions and shape-shifting pink dolphins of the Amazon, Scylla and Charybdis, the many guises of Mami Wata, the tale of the Yoruba River spirit, the water horses of the Scottish lochs, the infamous mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, and much more. Accompanied by stunning woodcut illustrations, popular authors Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham explore the deep history and enduring significance of water folklore the world over, from mermaids, selkies and sirens to ghostly ships and the fountains of youth. With this book, Folklore Thursday aims to encourage a sense of belonging across all cultures by showing how much we all have in common.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781849946599
Book Author: Dee Dee Chainey
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Batsford
Book Publisher: Batsford
Book Dimensions: 144 x 200 x 23 cm
Book Publication Date: 2021-04-03
Book Pagination: 192 pages
Book Weight: 496g

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