Selkie

Seal-human shape-shifters in Celtic myth, tied to the sea.

Core Themes

• Transformation and romance.
• Linked to Water Nymph.

Cultural Connections

• Celtic: In Scottish and Irish folklore.

Related Concepts & Sources

Mermaid (related creature), Cosmic Seas (context), Love Myths (theme)

Identified as: mythological creature taking the appearance of a seal. Recorded there as selkie. Source: Wikidata Q1549047.

Classified As

• mythical people