Welcome to another edition of the a to z blog challenge. My theme this year is “Living in a Mermaid World.” Today is sponsored by the letter J so I am exploring mermaid legends from Jamaica. The River Mumma of Jamaica is a mermaid who acts as the guardian the of fresh water rivers in […]
Blogging A to Z
I is for Irish Merrows
It seems that wherever there is water there have been mermaid sightings. In Ireland, the Merrow as they are known, have been a part of seafaring lore for centuries. According to Irish legends, the male merrows are friendly fellows who like to have a bit of brandy from time to time. They are not attractive […]
Field Notes on the A to Z Blog Challenge
Today is a day of rest for #azchallenge bloggers. I am going to try to visit some of the other bloggers participating in the challenge. I am part of Pam’s Unconventional Alliance team. We help the hosts by checking the a to z list of participants to see if they are blogging or […]
H is for Haiti
H is for Haiti In Haiti there is a powerful mermaid named Lasiren. She is one of three powerful water spirits, sometimes considered sisters. One is cool and calm, one is passionate and angry, and Lasiren is a blend of the two. Lasiren is a part of the Vodou tradition and its practitioners believe […]
G is for Greece and Guam
G is the letter of the day for those of us who are participating in the a-z blog challenge. My theme this year is “Living in a Mermaid World.” Greece is home to many myths and legends about merfolk (mermaids and mermen.) Many of our ideas about mermaids come from these ancient Greek stories. The […]