Treasury of Folklore – Seas and Rivers

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

By Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham

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Treasury of Folklore – Seas and Rivers by Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham takes readers on a journey through a myriad of tales and legends centred around bodies of water. Exploring the mysterious and enchanting folklore that has developed around seas and rivers, the book reveals how these stories have influenced cultures and communities. Dive into a collection of myths, legends, and history, offering a captivating glimpse into humanity's timeless relationship with water.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the mystery and enchantment of the world's waters, exploring folklore tales tied to seas and rivers. This captivating collection weaves together ancient legends, myths, and traditions, enriching your understanding of the natural world with stories that have been passed down through generations.

Treasury of Folklore – Seas and Rivers

An entertaining and engrossing collection of myths and legends of the seas, rivers and lakes from around the globe.

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Enthralling tales of the sea, rivers, and lakes from around the globe.

Folklore of the seas and rivers holds 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, shapeshifting 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 Treasury of Folklore – Seas and Rivers, Folklore Thursday aims to encourage a sense of belonging across all cultures by showing how much we all have in common.

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Treasury of Folklore – Seas and Rivers by Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham has been generally well received. Reviewers appreciate its captivating exploration of myths and tales surrounding bodies of water, highlighting the rich storytelling and vivid illustrations. The book is praised for its educational value and its appeal to those interested in folklore, cultural history, and nature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849946599

Publisher: Batsford

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Batsford

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

Collections

Dee Dee Chainey Education & Reference General Fiction Non-Fiction Science & Nature Willow Winsham

About the Author

Dee Dee Chainey is an archaeologist by training, and author of A Treasury of British Folklore: Maypoles, Mandrakes and Mistletoe from National Trust Books. She is co-founder of #FolkloreThursday, a popular website and Twitter account that brings fascinating tales and traditions from all corners of the globe to its followers every Thursday. Willow Winsham is an historian of witchcraft, specialising in English witchcraft cases. She is author of Accused: British Witches Throughout History andEngland's Witchcraft Trials from Pen and Sword Books. She is co-founder of #FolkloreThursday, a popular website and Twitter account that brings fascinating tales and traditions from all corners of the globe to its followers every Thursday.