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'''''marinha''''' • A creature that can change from seal to human form by shedding its skin. Usually related to the presence of seals on the shores and beaches. It is a Scottish or Celtic mythological entity, and has a counterpart in Norwegian, Faroese and Icelandic folk mythology. In the Portuguese folklore and mythology is related to marine or aquatic-women, enchanted dames, many times called 'Nereida' or 'Oceânide'; it is very common for the Portuguese archipelagos, namely for the Azores Islands. It is a hybrid creature that while in the form of a woman and married to a farmer or fisherman brings him joy, fertility and fortune. Similar to Selkie and Selkvinne.

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marinha • A creature that can change from seal to human form by shedding its skin. Usually related to the presence of seals on the shores and beaches. It is a Scottish or Celtic mythological entity, and has a counterpart in Norwegian, Faroese and Icelandic folk mythology. In the Portuguese folklore and mythology is related to marine or aquatic-women, enchanted dames, many times called 'Nereida' or 'Oceânide'; it is very common for the Portuguese archipelagos, namely for the Azores Islands. It is a hybrid creature that while in the form of a woman and married to a farmer or fisherman brings him joy, fertility and fortune. Similar to Selkie and Selkvinne.