Mermaids. Art, Symbolism and Mythology, Hardback/Ben Williamson

Women with fish tails are among the oldest and most popular of mythological creatures. This book presents a comprehensive, interdisciplinary and beautifully illustrated study of mermaids and their influence on Western culture. The roots of mermaid mythology and its metamorphosis through the centuries are discussed, from 600 BCE to the present day. Publisher: University of Exeter Press Author(s): Ben Williamson Illustration(s): 4 Maps; 5 Tables, black and white; 5 Illustrations, black and white; 5 Line drawings, black and white; 80 Illustrations, color Number of pages: 168 Publication date: 2022 Dimensions: 178 x 251 x 22 Cover type: Hardback