Since the beginning of human life, we have been drawn to, fascinated by, and frightened of the sea. The ocean is vast and is still a mystery to us. All life began in the water, in our mother’s wombs and in the earth’s oceans. Perhaps this is why we are so drawn to it as sea witches. ...
When I was a little girl, I wanted to be part of their world. Mermaids, that is. I swam in the pool, with my feet “fused” together, and emerged to the surface only to flip my long hair behind me. Just like Ariel. I was obsessed with all things mermaid. Following this Disney ...
Witch. Mermaid. Fairy Queen. Cliodhna has many faces and names. Recently, while doing some geneaological research, I found my ancestors claimed descent from this elusive Celtic fairy goddess. I had no clue who she was, but almost instantly she began reaching out to me through the ether. She has ...
When you hear the term mermaid, what do you think of? I think of a red-head teenage girl wearing a shell-bikini top with fins for legs. But to only focus our attention on the mermaids would be a dishonor to the other merpeople – the mermen. In addition to the many mermaid legends, there ...