In parts of the world where the selkie myth persists, there is a grave taboo around killing a seal.
Some believed selkies to be the cursed children of kings, witches who lost control of their own power, or the fate of those drowned at sea.
Whilst we often gender selkies as female, the selkies of old were mainly depicted as men…
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Sea Serpents in Britain – Ancient Origins
When the Vikings turned up in North Wales they were staggered to see a huge, slumbering sea serpent curled around the coastline. They didn’t call them serpents but ‘werms’. It’s no coincidence the name of this landmark sounds so similar, the name ‘Orme’ deriving from their very speech…
Staring At The Sea - Tales From the British Coast 