The legend of the selkie - the mythological seal-woman - is well known in the islands and coastal regions of the North Atlantic. It is a poignant account of circumstances recognized by all people that make their life by the sea. The legend touches on the great themes of life: love and betrayal, death and deeds of evil, beauty and wickedness, purity and kindness. These are some of the most prominent subjects in human life, and consequently, no wonder that this folktale has always enjoyed popularity. And still today this haunting story captures our minds.
V.U. Hammershaimb Libri
