The Perilous Deep
eBook - ePub

The Perilous Deep

A Supernatural History of the Atlantic

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  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Perilous Deep

A Supernatural History of the Atlantic

About this book

The vast expanse, unknown depths, dangers and mysteries of the sea have led mariners to create fantastical stories of ghosts and monsters for centuries; it is a world strange and 'other' to the experience of land dwellers. This body of lore has served to bond nautical communities together around the world and throughout history, with international stories fusing with local tales. The Perilous Deep explores why these stories were told, how they were repeated and mutated and what fears, anxieties and desires they helped to express. This is a fascinating exploration of the supernatural history of the Atlantic Ocean and some of its neighbouring seas, showing how seafaring peoples have developed knowledge and a sense of control over nature through myths and legends.

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Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Note to Readers
  7. Introduction: Casting Off
  8. 1: Seafaring and Sea Fearing
  9. 2: Maritime Magic and Omens
  10. 3: Supernatural Beings and Fishy Tales
  11. 4: The Haunted High Seas
  12. 5: Monsters of the Deep
  13. 6: Weird and Enchanted Geographies
  14. 7: Coastal Folklore: Bringing It Back Home
  15. 8: Remaking Our Nautical Fears
  16. Epilogue: Past Tides and Future Shores
  17. References
  18. Bibliography
  19. Acknowledgements
  20. Photo Acknowledgements
  21. Index