Mermaids, Sirens and Selkies: Myths and Legends

Tales of mysterious sea beings half human, half fish have drifted through cultures and centuries, carried like whispers on the ocean breeze. This enchanting collection gathers the most captivating of these myths and legends into one mesmerizing volume.

On ancient maps, illustrations of mermaids danced alongside sea monsters, symbols of both the beauty and peril of uncharted waters. Across the globe, countless stories reveal the deep historical and cultural fascination with these mystical creatures of the deep.

From Odysseus resisting the sirens’ haunting song, to sea serpents feared in North America, to the selkies of Scotland who shed their sealskins beneath the moon the ocean has always been alive with magic. Across distant shores, humble fishermen and noble princes alike encounter mermaids, from German folklore to Japanese legends, and, of course, Denmark’s timeless tale of The Little Mermaid.

Mermaids, Sirens, and Selkies: Myths and Legends is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library a stunning series of pocket-sized classics, elegantly bound in real cloth with shimmering gold foiled edges and satin ribbon markers. A perfect treasure for ocean dreamers, mythology lovers, and collectors alike.

Hardcover