Sea Enchantress: The Tale of the Mermaid and Her Kin by Gwen Benwell & Arthur Waugh

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Sea Enchantress: The Tale of the Mermaid and Her Kin by Gwen Benwell & Arthur Waugh, published in 1965. A fascinating study of the mermaid lore and myth, providing detailed accounts of mermaids from the ancient world and various cultures. Sections Include: Origin Myth or Mammal? In the Ancient World, In Classical Times, In the Early Christian Era, The Mermaid In Church,  In The Folklore of the British Isles, England, Scotland, Wales; In Folklore Overseas, In Heraldry Sign, Map, Coinage. etc. Hardcover in original dust jacket with chipping to jacket ends.