Mermaids and Other Mysteries of the Deep

by Elizabeth Bear, Neil Gaiman, Caitlín R. Kiernan

2015 · 384 pages

fantasy
short stories

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About this book

The sea is full of mysteries and rivers shelter the unknown. Dating back to ancient Assyria, folkloric tales of mermaids, sirens, rulsalki, nymphs, selkies, and other seafolk are found in many cultures, including those of Europe, Africa, the Near East and Asia. Dangerous or benevolent, seductive or sinister—modern masters of fantasy continue to create new legends of these creatures that enchant and entertain us more than ever. Gathered here are some of the finest of these stories. Immerse yourself in this wonderful—and sometimes wicked—watery world!

Quotes by Elizabeth Bear

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The secret to lying is to believe with all your heart. That goes for lying to yourself even more than lying to another.
The old have nothing to pace themselves for, she’d say. This is the final sprint. Run. Run. See how far you can get before you fall.
Age had not yet defeated her on all fronts, though it was a war of attrition she knew she was fated to lose.