Features legends about mermaids, water sprites, and forest nymphs who marry mortal men, including "The Water Maid" and "Brauhard's Mermaid."

Learn of the Mermaid Sea-Mother Goddess and why people love and fear the legendary sea-peoples. Offers thoughts on being caught by a merfolk.

Read tales of mermaids including "The Water Maid" and "One Spared to the Sea." Includes an image gallery.

Read folklore tales of mermaids including The Silkie Wife, The Water Maid and Yorkshire Legends and Traditions of Wells.