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FOF A Selkie woman. A Faroese stamp depicting the capture of a seal woman. Selkies (also known as silkies or selchies) are mythological creatures found in Faroese, Icelandic, Irish, and Scottish folklore. The word derives from earlier Scots selich, (from Old English seolh meaning seal). Selkies are said to live as seals in the sea but shed their skin to become human on land. The legend apparently originated on the Orkney and Shetland Islands Albert Bierstadt, Mermaids Sirens, Celtic Mythology, Mermaids And Mermen, Terry Pratchett, Myths And Legends, Mythological Creatures, Arte Fantasy, Hayao Miyazaki

FOF A Selkie woman. A Faroese stamp depicting the capture of a seal woman. Selkies (also known as silkies or selchies) are mythological creatures found in Faroese, Icelandic, Irish, and Scottish folklore. The word derives from earlier Scots selich, (from Old English seolh meaning seal). Selkies are said to live as seals in the sea but shed their skin to become human on land. The legend apparently originated on the Orkney and Shetland Islands

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“Kelpie at the Shore” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Kelpies aka danger horsies aka m*rder ponies are shape-shifting water spirits of Scottish and Irish folklore thought to live in rivers or lakes. When in this form, they can be described as black horses. Legend has it that if you attempt to ride one or even touch one, you’ll become stuck to the creature. After you've been captured, kelpies will run into the bodies of water they inhabit and drown their victim, later feasting on their remains and leaving....leftov... Scottish Folklore Art, Kelpie Illustration, Kelpie Drawing, Kelpie Art, Folklore Drawing, Sea Scorpion, River Creatures, Kelpie Horse, Folklore Illustration

“Kelpie at the Shore” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Kelpies aka danger horsies aka m*rder ponies are shape-shifting water spirits of Scottish and Irish folklore thought to live in rivers or lakes. When in this form, they can be described as black horses. Legend has it that if you attempt to ride one or even touch one, you’ll become stuck to the creature. After you've been captured, kelpies will run into the bodies of water they inhabit and drown their victim, later feasting on their remains and…

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