Sea Mythology

Jim Clary presents a compelling and riveting digest of beliefs, customs, and mystery in Superstitions of the Sea. Clary focuses on the vast array of strange, mythical, and often comical beliefs of mariners from ancient times to the present. Collecting the various topics for years, Clary found that maritime superstition was weaved throughout every fabric of his study. The folklore was so interesting that it often lured him far away from his subject search and held him spellbound for hours at a time.

Aleksi, the charming and charismatic god of love, is dying. But nothing can stop the Lover from completing his final quest: a dangerous diplomatic visit to a former adversary. Setting sail for a mystical kingdom of ice, Aleksi is joined by Einar the Kraken, infamous pirate lord, and Naia, a sweet young water nymph. Intoxicated by the pair’s electric connection, Aleksi vows to enjoy his last days by playing matchmaker, pushing away his own desires for the sake of theirs. But he’s unexpectedly caught up in a raging game of seduction.

From the author of The Girl Who Spoke in Storms comes a lyrical and heart-stirring sequel about legacy, memory, and the quiet rebirth of a world once broken. Long after Amaya’s final song silenced the storms, the ocean began to dream again. Out of that dream is born Lía, a girl shaped not from flesh, but from echo, carrying the forgotten rhythm of her ancestor’s voice. The sea hums her name, the wind whispers her purpose, and the horizon glows with a mysterious red light rising from the depths. When Lía discovers a drowned city shimmering beneath the waves, she awakens the Fire Choir:...

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She's a fine sailor... and a better witchThe sailing life brings a person close to the elements; it's a life where the unusual is ordinary and the mysterious, even the magical can be downright common. Short handed and with a charter coming up, taking Sira on... on a test basis, you understand, was expedient. She seemed to have a fine knack for boats, and a better one for the elements of the unexpected. She had a closer relationship to them than I could have ever imagined.

When a passenger plane disappears over the Indian Ocean in autumn 2013, a massive search gets underway. A deep trolling, unmanned pod picks up faint readings and soon the deep-sea submersible Oceana and her three crew members are four miles below the ocean surface in search of the black box from flight N340. Nothing could have prepared the submersible crew for what they discover and what happens afterwards. Ancient evils and other world creatures challenge the survival of the Oceana’s crew. Mysteries of the past are revealed, but death hangs in the balance for Sophie, Troy and Eliot in ...

After a year on the move, single mom Maggie Dalton has found a safe haven with her son in Maui. It’s the perfect spot to settle down now that her relentless stalker is finally behind bars. Maggie finds a new job and a new life thanks to some help from her best friend, Quinn, who urged her to come start over in paradise. But when signals suggest her stalker is back, Maggie realizes Maui might not be the safe oasis she thought. Quinn knows all about facing the past. Tenuously reunited with her biological family after thirty years, she’s still coming to terms with her childhood.

Adaira only wanted a hot hookup. One night of unbridled passion before she left California to start her new job in Scotland. Life—loved throwing obstacles in her path, screwing with her well-laid plans. When Adaira's hookup, turns out to be a blood relative to her sister's fiancé, things got complicated. However, nothing compares to learning Mr. Hot and Nasty, who gave her a night of lovemaking she'll never forget—is a Selkie. A mythological creature straight out of her grandmother's fairy tales; only the stories never mentioned Selkies scorching sexual appetite. Duncan's holiday to ...

In the final minutes of Valhalla Rising, Dirk Pitt discovered, to his shock, that he had two grown children he had never known, 23-year-old fraternal twins born to a woman he thought had died in an underwater earthquake. Both have inherited his love of the sea: the girl, Summer, is a marine biologist; the boy, himself named Dirk, is a marine engineer. And now they are about to help their father in the adventure of a lifetime.

Introducing "The Final Voyage" by Bjorn Wolfe, a captivating tale set in the days of the Vikings. This historical fiction novel takes readers on an epic journey filled with adventure, intrigue, and battles at sea. As you delve into the pages of this gripping story, you'll be transported to a time when brave warriors sailed the treacherous seas, fighting for their beliefs and for their lives. With vivid descriptions of the rugged landscape and the fierce battles, "The Final Voyage" is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction or tales of heroic journeys. So come aboard and embark ...

Previously published from Kindle Vella episode stories "Ulyseian Tales" Episodes 7 and 8. Tales of Jormungand, the nordic serpent of old, and the ferocious Tiamat of Babylonian mythology.

Simidele is one of the Mami Wata, mermaids duty-bound to collect the souls of those who die at sea and bless their journeys back home to the Supreme Creator. But when a living boy is thrown overboard a slave ship, Simi saves his life, going against an ancient decree and bringing terrible danger to the mami wata. Now Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends - a journey of vengeful gods, treacherous lands and legendary creatures. If she fails, she risks not just the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it.

Once upon a time, a young woman attended a Ball hosted by a Prince. Although she was attired in a fancy gown, and wearing glass slippers, by midnight she would flee in rags and missing a shoe. As the tale of olde goes, she marries the Prince, however, this story doesn't end in Happily Ever After, because her name isn't Cinderella. No, this woman is called Pandora, and this is certainly no fairytale.

Nusantara – A Sea of Tales is the most comprehensive collection of folk tales, fairy tales, myths and legends from the Nusantara and Southeast Asian region, and was written to sit alongside the great anthologies of folklore from other parts of the world. Although it is impossible to trace the origins of most of these traditional tales, we do know that these stories were used as a means to discover ourselves and the world around us.

Why can’t sea witches have their happily ever after? The sea witch, Calypso, was unjustly banished by the crown prince she was once set to marry. Now cursed to live as a hideous beast, Calypso spends her days alone, hiding in shame with only a surly crab for company. When her best friend Luna, princess of the merfolk, goes missing, Calypso reluctantly emerges from her sea cave to team up with the crown prince she hates in the search for the missing mermaid. Forced to work together, the feuding pair journey ashore in a harrowing race against time to save the princess. But will Calypso ...

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Brooklyn beauty Delyse’s life takes an unexpected turn when an ancestral connection awakens her dormant magick, plunging her into a world where the spiritual realm intertwines with her everyday reality. Guided by the powerful Yemaya, the orisha of the seas, Delyse navigates a path filled with danger, desire, and discovery. From mysterious gifts imbued with celestial energy to profound tarot readings that reveal her destiny, Delyse must embrace her feminine power and unravel the secrets of her lineage. As she learns to wield her newfound abilities, Delyse finds herself drawn into an ...

To sing with your heart you must first learn to listen. Sirens are some of the most dangerous denizens of the Beneath. So when they start going missing, it's assumed that a supremely powerful being is behind the disappearances. But who and why? As Elaria struggles to find answers to the siren situation, even more questions arise. Questions like: what kind of magic did the witch relic leave within her? And: what should she do about the three men who have become so important to her? One is her past, one: her present, and the third wants nothing more than to be her future. Can she find the ...

Dive into the mystical depths of "Mardöll’s Realm: Mermaid Poetry" by Jón Vaningi, an enchanting journey that weaves together the allure of Norse mythology with the timeless beauty of mermaid lore. In this captivating collection, readers are invited to explore the ethereal world of Mardöll’s mermaids—creatures of both grace and power, whose tales of love, loss, and transformation are as boundless as the ocean itself. Mardöll, a radiant name for the Norse goddess Freya, shines as the guiding light of this collection. Known as "Sea-Bright," Mardöll embodies the dual nature of the ...

Syngor, the monstrous octopus with tentacles like black serpents, haunted the high seas for centuries. Ships quivered as he emerged, wrapping vessels in a watery grip, leaving fear in his wake. Once a decade, citizens of Elysium Isle converge at the Calm Seas Serenade, offering one innocent maiden to appease the vengeful Syngor's hunger. Will the sea monster devour his sacrificial maiden, or will she tame the beast and become a legend on her own? If you love monster romance short stories that feature possessive monsters, innocent maidens, and insta-love, then buy now!