Selkie

selkie • Scottish mythology: creature that can change from seal to human form by shedding its skin. The Scots language word selkie is diminutive for selch which strictly speaking means “grey seal” (Halichoerus grypus). Selkie has a counterpart in Norwegian, Portuguese, Faroese and Icelandic folk mythology.

Country of origin
Scotland

Counterparts

Animals selkie may refer to:

References

  • Freitas, Ana Maria. 2005. B.I. da Sereia. Coleção Bilhetes de Identidade, 13. Lisboa, Apenas Livros, Lda.
  • Parsons, E.C.M. 2004. Sea monsters and mermaids in Scottish folklore: can these tales give us information on the historic occurrence of marine animals in Scotland? Anthrozoos, 17 (1): 73-80.
  • Vasconcellos, José Leite. 1980. Etnografia Portuguesa. Lisboa, Imprensa Nacional – Casa da Moeda.