Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, and Lore by Skye Alexander

Skye Alexander gathers stories and lore about mermaids from different cultures in Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, and Lore. The book explores the fascination of these sea beings through their appearances in folklore, art and popular imagination.

Examples range from Irish merrows to the Fiji Mermaid associated with P. T. Barnum. Illustrations accompany the discussion of recurring symbols, tales and ocean legends. This is a guide to mermaid traditions and imagery, not a novel or a claim that such creatures have been scientifically documented.