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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 Nereida, Selkie and Selkvinne. | '''''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 Nereida, Selkie and Selkvinne. | ||
== Counterparts == | === Counterparts === | ||
*[[Nereid]] (Portugal) | *[[Nereid]] (Portugal) | ||
*[[Selkie]] (Scotland) | *[[Selkie]] (Scotland) | ||
*[[Selkvinne|Selkvinne; Kobbejente]] (Norway) | *[[Selkvinne|Selkvinne; Kobbejente]] (Norway) | ||
== References == | === References === | ||
Freitas, A.M. 2005. ''B.I. da Sereia''. Coleção Bilhetes de Identidade, 13. Lisboa, Apenas Livros, Lda. | Freitas, A.M. 2005. ''B.I. da Sereia''. Coleção Bilhetes de Identidade, 13. Lisboa, Apenas Livros, Lda. | ||
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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 Nereida, Selkie and Selkvinne.
Counterparts
- Nereid (Portugal)
- Selkie (Scotland)
- Selkvinne; Kobbejente (Norway)
References
Freitas, A.M. 2005. B.I. da Sereia. Coleção Bilhetes de Identidade, 13. Lisboa, Apenas Livros, Lda.
