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Selkies (also known as silkies or selchies) are mythological creatures found in Faroese, Icelandic, Irish, and Scottish folklore. The word derives from earlier Scots selich, (from Old English seolh meaning seal). Selkies are said to live as seals in the sea but shed their skin to become human on land. The legend apparently originated on the Orkney and Shetland Islands and is very similar to those of swan maidens.
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I can imagine how the legends began... watching the seals on the beach, so intelligent and curious and human, like dogs... 'This one is the Seal Princess, and she turns into a human to converse with the King...'
Wonderful picture! I love the seal eyes!