The Merrow is one of those mystical creatures that appear in many Irish and Scottish legends. This Gaelic creature is a kind of evil mermaid with a deep-seated hatred of humans… Let’s face it: it’s better not to cross paths with one!
The Merrow is a rather difficult creature to pin down… There are males and females, all living in deep-water oceans, close to shipwrecks…
Rather lively and quarrelsome, female Merrows are known for their great beauty, while male Merrows are rather hideous and terrifying…
These creatures can be recognized by their red feathered hats, called“cohuleen druith” in Gaelic. It is thanks to this headgear that these mermaids have the power to live underwater… (If removed, the Merrows are condemned to wander the shore, turning into hornless cows… And yes, Irish legends can be strange!)
The Merrow is generally a bellicose being, a harbinger of great misfortune… According to legend, encountering this type of fantastic creature can herald a severe storm (for fishermen), imminent death or a terrible curse. In short, nothing to get excited about!
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