The #ceasg was also known as the maighdean na tuinne or “maiden of the wave.” Like other captured #fairies, this Highland mermaid was said to grant wishes to her captor. But like any other seagoing siren, she was also capable of capturing humans, who usually lost their lives upon entering her watery domain.
Source: P. Monaghan `Encyclopedia of #Celtic #Mythology and #Folklore` #WorldOceansDay
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Sea captains were often born from the mating of the #Scottish Highland #Ceasg. This mermaid—half woman, half salmon—was also known as the maighdean na tuinne or “maiden of the wave.” Like other captured #faeries, she was said to grant wishes to her captor. But like any other seagoing siren, she was also capable of capturing humans, who usually lost their lives upon entering her watery domain.
Source: P. Monaghan `Encyclopedia of #Celtic #Mythology and #Folklore` #WorldOceansDay
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#Celtic #FaustianFriday: Sea captains were often born from the mating of the #Scottish Highland #Ceasg. This mermaid—half woman, half salmon—was also known as the maighdean na tuinne or “maiden of the wave.” Like other captured #faeries, she was said to grant wishes to her
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A Highland mermaid whose contact, is perilous to mankind. If captured she would grant 3 wishes. The Ceasg would drag fishermen & wom…
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Sea captains were often born from the mating of the #Scottish Highland #Ceasg. This mermaid—half woman, half salmon—was also known as the maighdean na tuinne or “maiden of the wave.” Like other captured #faeries, she was said to grant wishes to her captor. But like any other seagoing siren, she was also capable of capturing humans, who usually lost their lives upon entering her watery domain.
Source: P. Monaghan `Encyclopedia of #Celtic #Mythology and #Folklore`
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A ceasg is a mermaid from Scottish myth. If captured she will give you three wishes. #folklorethursday