The underwater statue of the Greek God Neptune. It was made by the artist Mario Hoyos in 2012 off the coast of the Caribbean island of San Andreas. Colombia.

Happy Fourth of July weekend!

 

The Mermaid Chronicles - Part Four: The Merrow

The Merrow, or if you write it in Irish, Moruadh or Murrughach, from muir (sea) and oigh (a maid), is not uncommon they say on the wilder coasts. The fishermen do not like to see them for it always means coming gales.

The male Merrows (yes, they do exist depending upon which legends you read) usually have green teeth, green hair, pig's eyes, red noses, and duck-like scales between their fingers.

Sometimes they prefer good-looking fishermen to their sea lovers. Near Bantry in the last century, there is said to have been a woman covered all over with scales like a fish who was descended from such a marriage. Sometimes they come out of the sea and wander about the shore in the shape of little hornless cows. 

Whatever we choose to call them, the merrows are usually described as incredibly beautiful maidens with long green hair, and flat feet with webbed fingers and toes for better swimming. The merrows sing seductively, just like Greek sirens. However, unlike the sirens, the merrow don’t do this to tempt sailors to their doom. They’re not as malevolent as the sirens. Instead, they usually take sailors and fishermen to live with them underwater, entranced to love, follow, and obey the merrow’s every wish. 

(Reference: Mermaid.Net and https://symbolsage.com/the-merrow-mythology)

The Mermaid Chronicles - Part Five: Dive into the Realm of Merfolk!

 

Who and what are the Merfolk? Merfolk are legendary water-dwelling human-like beings. They are attested in folklore and mythology throughout the ages in various parts of the world. Female merfolk may be referred to as mermaids, although in a strict sense mermaids are confined to beings who are half-woman and half-fish in appearance. Male merfolk are called mermen.

So, why do Merfolk appeal to us? This, of course, is the real question, isn't it? WHY are we so intrigued by Mermaids and Mermen? Merfolk appear in the mythology of every land and throughout history. Yet, people doubt their existence. "Mers" have a water-sensate appeal which may well go back to the emergence of the mammal from the sea. If we indeed came from the sea, the merfolk may be a sort of missing link between sea and land creatures. Even though we consider merfolk as myths, the half mammal-half fish form does appear in nature, as in seals which combine both sea and land characteristics. Furthermore, human blood is nearly half salt water and the human body is mainly fluid in content. Perhaps it is fair to say that we are, in fact, the first cousins of the legendary mers.

(Reference: Mermaid.Net)

C.M.von Webber, Oberon, Mermaids song, K.Fuge and C.Mobbs

Dance of the Mermaids Song of the Sirens

The Mermaid Chronicles - Part Three: The Sea Bar

 

The Sea Bar: Mermaid Spirits

Mermaid Water:

Blue Curacao - 20 ml.

Vodka - 20 ml.

Grapefruit juice - 20 ml.

Pineapple juice - 20 ml.

Lemon - 10 ml.

a splash of sprite

The Shipwreck:

8 oz. V-8 juice

1 oz. lime juice

Dash of salt and pepper

Dash of Worcestershire sauce

Dash Tabasco sauce

1 oz. vodka (optional)

Pour over ice into a lime and salt rimmed glass with one thin celery stick.

Sex on the Beach:

1 part vodka

1 part raspberry liqueur

1 part melon liqueur

Seabreeze:

1 1/2 oz. vodka

4 oz. cranberry juice

1 oz. grapefruit juice

1 wedge of lime

Seaside Punch:

2 quarts cranberry cocktail

1 quart orange juice

6 oz. citrus vodka

6 oz. Brandy

2 oz. lime juice

Combine all ingredients in a gallon marked container. Add enough ice to bring the volume up to one gallon. Stir and pour into a punch bowl. Garnish with orange and lime slices. Serves approximately 24 people.

Dry Mermaid Martini (Mertini?):

4 oz. Gin

1 oz. Cherry Brandy

2 lemon wedges

Swimming Pool:

1 scoop ice, crushed

1/4 oz. cream, sweet

3/4 oz. coconut cream

2 oz. pineapple juice

3/4 oz. vodka

1 1/2 oz. rum, light

1/4 oz.  Blue Curacao 

Blue Dolphin:

2 oz. Vermouth

1/2 oz. Blue Curacao

Dash Grenadine

Lemonade

Slice of lemon

Ice

To a tall glass full of ice, add vermouth and Blue Curacao then stir. Top up with lemonade. Add a drop of grenadine. Garish with lemon slice.

(Reference: Mermaid.Net: Where the sirens scream)