Author: Potts, Marc.

Illustrated with the author's renowned artwork, this book explores the origins of mermaids and mermen, sea deities, and the mythology of women's association with water. Folklore from Britain and Northern Europe is supplemented by examples from other parts of the world. Other topics include mermaids and Christianity; recorded sightings and captures; carvings and heraldry, the seal - siren explanation, mermaid hoaxes, and the mermaid's image today.