Selkie Folke: The Legend of the Selkie Bride - See U in History

Selkie Folke: The Legend of the Selkie Bride - See U in History
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[@Wykletypl]

OK, I understand that the fisherman genuiely loved her. But still, hiding her skin from her to make sure she would stay with him... That's kinda weird. And cruel.

[@starsiadraws]

In the original legend he was not in "love" with her, he was infatuated. And selkies have a limited amount of time they can be on land before they die so she had to go back to sea if she wanted to live.

[@arliesam217]

ikr

[@pisces2569]

It’s a hostage situation. That’s what it is. It’s not real love.

[@aengusog3415]

@@pisces2569 if this was hades y’all would’ve found a way to make him innocent and harmless. 💀

[@Bioshocking12]

He straight up kidnapped her

[@moonrabbit20]

They have many version of the story but this one is actually sweet the mother never abandoned her children but she always come back

[@vetarlittorf1807]

The Selkie Bride is an Icelandic folktale. However, in the original tale, the mother found the seal skin on her own when she found the key to the chest and then went back to the ocean, never to return.

[@acidicfuture2550]

Yes he said it’s Irish, Scottish, and Icelandic. It’s not just an Icelandic tale.

[@vetarlittorf1807]

@@acidicfuture2550 He said selkies are a part of those countries' folklore. He didn't specify the origin of this particular tale.

[@acidicfuture2550]

@@vetarlittorf1807 Yes and that means that Selkies are a tale from all of those countries. You keep trying to pander/defend this as if Iceland owns the story. When something is apart of each countries folklore, that means those countries share the same belief and stories regarding this topic.

[@vetarlittorf1807]

@@acidicfuture2550 I didn't say Iceland owns the story, I said it originated there.

[@acidicfuture2550]

@@vetarlittorf1807 Ok and I’m not saying you did say that but that’s how it comes off as. I’m not trying to chide you in anyway or even accuse you. I’m just responding to how it comes off.

[@sifilore9462]

While selkies aren't all well popularized, I do believe in the show Sirens the whole skin-shedding to human form in based off of them, and Naiads in Grimm since they have webbed hands and feet and produced children with humans. Most selkies r women but very few r men. Male selkies are described as being very handsome in their human form, and having great seductive powers over human women. They typically seek those who are dissatisfied with their life, such as married women waiting for their fishermen husbands. If she wishes to make contact with a selkie male, she must shed seven tears into the sea. The popular tattletale version about a certain "Ursilla" of Orkney (a pseudonym) tells it.

[@mctartaglia615]

Now I’m getting jealous of women

[@MikaelaKMajorHistory]

I remember a similar story in Korea but instead of a selkie’s fur, it was an angel’s robes (they can’t go to heaven without them because their robes allowed them to fly).

[@singingindark12]

Yeap. It is titled A Fairy and a woodcutter..

[@mythicalcreaturesdoctorsor3589]

Selkie : 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland beach seal woman body human wearing seal dance

[@samlicskingdom262]

I recommend you guys to watch an awarded animated movie "Song of the Sea" Truly beautiful

[@alicerivierre]

OMG, same! That is one of the best animated movies I've seen, next to Wolfwalkers and Secret of Kells 💚☘🍀

[@wolftal1178]

@@alicerivierre ditto!!!

[@wolftal1178]

A brilliant film, and very true to the Celtic legends!?!👍

[@graysodastudio523]

Love that film

[@mysticblue0222]

@@alicerivierre wolfwalkers is AMAZING too definitely worth paying for apple + for a month even after I saw it in theatres I hope someday it’s on blu-ray not in an expensive box set

[@Mysticfanmliving79]

The Inu people have a similar legend too. I read it in the book "woman who run with the wolfs". It is very insightful 😊

[@cuellar4500]

Never heard of this story before, thank you for sharing it

[@aubreyyoung6664]

What was a very wise thing the son did in the story he wanted his mother to be happy.

[@oyinade84]

I learnt about Selkies on Hallmark channel as a young girl of 8yrs old while watching the “ The Legend of Roan Irish “ . One of my fave Irish movies of all time . Highly recommend it . Such fascinating folklores the Irish & Scottish have ❤️🥰

[@williammadray7818]

I've heard that same story this way;the fisherman enchanted the selkie after encountering her several times, and convinced her to marry him and after she married him, he tricked her and hid the skin.

[@iamnotinvolved1309]

The first time I learned about Selkies was a character in a kid's book called The Secret Country by Jane Johnson. I've been trying to remember the name of this book for years. Finally, I searched up "selkies in modern media" and I was able to find it 😅 took me forever, just to assuage my childhood memories.

[@rkozakand]

Silkies are NOT always female. There is a well known Scottish song, 'The grey silkie of Sul Skerry'. In it, the selkie has a son with a human woman, and comes to her on land to fetch him when he was 10, and paid her for the service. They are also known in Wales, where they are called Selech, and New England, where they are just known as seals.

[@wolftal1178]

The sea is always been very mysterious, and in the Celtic myths many Shapeshifting creatures live there either benign or evil. Selkies are often some of the most mysterious and intriguing creatures. Mind you down here in Cornwall we mostly have legends of mermaids rather than Selkies, despite having alarge seal population LOL.

[@ericweber5942]

I hear their real.

[@wolftal1178]

@@ericweber5942 Maybe, maybe not. I personally like to think they are.

[@krystalgorman86]

I believe there is a possibility of mermaids being real as alot of the ocean hasn't been explored like 90% and from what I've read watched and heard that only 5% maybe even now just under 10% of the ocean has been explored so how do we know that they don't or do exist I believe it's possible they could be hiding in the deep depths of the ocean cause they don't wanna be found or seen 💜

[@wolftal1178]

@@krystalgorman86 Possible however I like to take it with a pinch of salt, it’s quite possible there are creatures there which are intelligent however maybe they’re not actually half human half fish perhaps they’re more of a seal mammal type creature? Either way I honestly don’t think it’s impossible that such a creature could exist or at least some form of it.

[@krystalgorman86]

@@wolftal1178 lol I dont believe they wud be half human have fish either but I agree with you they Wud be like a sea mamal creature but it's still cool and fun to think about 💜

[@tremendousyeet3467]

There's a lovely animation movie based on this myth, called "Song of the sea" by cartoon saloon.

[@alicerivierre]

💚☘🍀💚☘🍀💚☘🍀

[@mig0171]

🍀🍀🍀🦭🦭🦭🦭🍀🍀🍀🦭🦭🦭🍀🍀🦭🍀🦭🍀🦭🍀🦭🍀

[@markermarque9843]

Song of the Sea should've won the Oscars...

[@alicerivierre]

Same. I love that movie! 💚☘🍀🌊🦭

[@mig0171]

I love it too!! It teaches me more about selkies 🦭🦭🦭🍀🍀🦭🦭🍀🍀🦭🦭🍀🍀🦭🦭🍀🍀🍀🦭🍀🍀

[@OptimusMaximusNero]

Psychologist: "Waifu seals don't exist. They can't hurt you" Waifu Seal: 0:15

[@captainshyguy3175]

*laughs in anime*

[@goreysins]

That’s a real mom there

[@shastasilverchairsg]

Sequel: The father told his son how he met his mother, and the son went to find some beautiful young Selkies to mate with.

[@floralfancy7814]

I love Selkies they are just so unique and mysterious.

[@denisea.2058]

What a beautiful story thank you for sharing

[@JD37]

Truly fascinating. I love mythology. Much obliged!

[@chheinrich8486]

A myth with my favorite animal, finally

[@smiththeinspiringanimator7042]

Awesome and cool!

[@SwayRod836]

I heard somewhere that the legend of the Selkie is based on these fair-haired people encountering Spanish sailors and thinking that their dark hair made them look like seals in the water.

[@nicnic1190]

Well, there's a few chapters in history not in any book ;-) but it is within DNA. Emotion =energy in vibration looking for form.... Controlling magnetism is a thing. Not far from memory.

[@charliemcternan8190]

More stories about Greek mythology I love it’s so so so so so awosme

[@RoninRen]

quick question, what exactly would happen if the human husband died on her, even before having his children(or basically, they never had kids)? Would the selkie automatically return to her former life? Or because he was the only one who hid the animal skin, wouldn't she basically be trapped as a human for a lifetime? &a related question what would happen if the selkie destroyed her own animal skin? Would that destroy her as well? Or would the deed turn her into a complete human?

[@paperfart3988]

Selkies the Endless Obsession is one of my favorite songs of all time

[@jadaba17]

I just woke up from a dream. In this dream were Irish mermaids. They each glowed in separate vibrant colors. I was being told to come outside in the middle of the night. I was pacing inside a lake house. Quickly cracking the window open I’d peak and see. A voice and a wave crashed equally as fierce. Calling my name and beckoning me. I begin to believe. The cool polished panel boards under my feet transform into sand. The waves are higher this time but the shore lines are tame. A few left my presence and a some are still here observing the tumbling surf. A mermaid with incomprehensible florescence shine as she reaches out her hand. I’m terrified of what power may pull me in. I commit. Stepping to the edge of land our hands meet with a spark. Immediately the waves dye down. As if someone turned off a hot tub. Like a rocket through the coastal line. The water equally as dark as the night. Me being creeped out of any sea creatures I resorted to clinging to this mermaid. Then suddenly I looked up out of the water and there were bars and casinos floating about along a shore line I’d never seen. She spoke in a frightening tone but in my head I knew it was kind words. That’s when I woke up-

[@copkillcop12]

This is so wholesome and the best stories out of all the mythical stories

[@kinomarinos9349]

but wait was this one where the selki curse the fisherman killed two seals that were also her children and then curse the land with famine ? cuz I know that story but this was new

[@beransawonfiruze953]

So sweet ❤❤❤❤❤🌷

[@amitaikatz5929]

I guess, I realized where Primarina got its inspiration.

[@bjgoodrich5864]

Thank you for making this video!🐱

[@Jairo21912]

You know what that was a good story I like it 👍

[@christianchauhan23]

❤ all your video's mate 👍.

[@jeremymatsui9921]

When I was 7 I lived right off the coast, And every week I'd go to the harbor with my family, I'd run to this lookout point/tower thing and try to sport seals in the water. They'd come into on the misty days and I used to think they were selkies. I'd try to sing to them lol

[@emmalouisefalk]

The Secret of Roan Inish is one of my favourite movies of all time... there is just not enough media surrounding this beautiful folklore!

[@lotusgal313]

I’ve always been intrigued by the story of selkies

[@JesusHayter]

Nice l really enjoyed it thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

[@Alpha1918]

bro was rizzin

[@Mariya_500]

I LOOOOOOVE SELKIES!!

[@thefaeriefolk]

One of my favourites 💚

[@ataranaoahakaraaf3786]

very beautifull myth

[@angryfirefly]

We read a story in school similar to this one, but the woman turned into a kingfisher. Her and the man only have one daughter and after she finds her skin herself and escapes she comes back for her daughter. The man ends up sad and alone.

[@marcello7781]

I love Celtic mythology!

[@vhixendhulnuan3895]

So I'm understand that selkie want to go home, embracing for his son and never forget her family. That was first time in experience for love, kind and family.

[@scarletrosedragon]

Will you also do Videos about Quetzalcoatl and Phaya Naga?

[@starkilr101]

This reminds me of the sailor who was shipwrecked on an island that can only be found once and had a beautiful goddess wife there, and lost her when he had to sail back home

[@oyinade84]

Jarret- pls do you know the name of the folklore ? It sounds so fascinating 😁

[@starkilr101]

@@oyinade84 I can’t remember

[@elien9304]

That seems like a Greek legend about Odysseus? That guy that also fought in the Trojan war? I think that Goddess was Calypso but not sure...

[@oyinade84]

@@elien9304 Oh awesome I saw that on Hallmark Channel several years back to back. It was even on KZbin at one point. Vanessa Williams plays the goddess and Armand Assante plays King Odysseus who challenges the gods.

[@oyinade84]

@@starkilr101 Okay thanks.

[@deforesttappan6478]

I've heard of selky. And they are mention in Pathfinder too!!

[@alicerivierre]

I love Selkies and seals Cartoon Saloon introduced me to the folklore from its movie Song of the Sea. Who here knows or has watched Song of the Sea? 🌊🦭🍀☘

[@leosunger]

Oh. So that was based on. I only saw the trailer but never watch the whole film.

[@alicerivierre]

@@leosunger OMG, dude, do yourself a favor, and go watch it - it is awesome! That, and watch The Secret of Kells, and Wolfwalkers! Best movies from Ireland, my friend! 🍀☘🍀☘🍀☘🍀☘🍀☘

[@leosunger]

@@alicerivierre Well thankfully for late birthday gift, I'll be having the Irish folklore trilogy later this Saturday. Definitely going watch all three of them, especially WolfWalkers. 😁

[@alicerivierre]

@@leosunger OMG, yes! These three movies are a treat! Thank Tomm Moore for those 🍀☘🍀☘🍀☘🍀☘🍀☘

[@empress-of-stuff8240]

It's my all-time favourite film

[@niharg2011]

Need the Selkie from My Hero Academia to shed skin now.

[@hadeltuch]

Do you know the German KZbin channel "Geschichte und Mythologie Illustriert"? I don't know if you allow it, but they use your complete videos.

[@SeeUinHistory]

is part of our team

[@morrismurimi3965]

Couldn't they make a movie about the selkie? Plz do polynesian mythology? 🙏🙏🙏

[@oyinade84]

Morris- there is a move it’s called “ The Secret of Roan Irish “ old Irish movie

[@alfacefeliz]

How interesting, there's a song I love, Selkie, by Blackbriar, I didn't know it was a folk-tale

[@mig0171]

I learn about selkie from the movie song of the sea I love saoirse!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🦭

[@persephonesodapop9103]

I taught this story in high school after doing a research paper on it. And the Mythology behind the lady Arachnid. She's from Greek Mythology I believe

[@greyworld6242]

Weird but cool.

[@ChogeRandom]

The Selkie bride sounds a lot like that Chinese Valentine myth

[@lsmrkqj]

I was looking for this comment !

[@mythology_]

Fine. I like your video 😍

[@mtavsen]

That story is also in Faroe Islands, we call it Kópakonan, there is a statue if her in Mikladalur on Kallsoy.

[@martintinajero9140]

I heard it in Poland that there’s a story about a human man married a mermaid.

[@LegoReader12345hello]

I first new about selkies from the magic tree house

[@nicnic1190]

I was today years old when I heard selkie. I'm 32 ... I've ALWAYS FELT THE SEAL IN ME IN THE WATER!!! >honestly confused as a child why I didn't change nor did anyone else change.... My real home is the sea and shore....

[@calisthenicsmadness1]

Hmm a new mermaid story for me. Thank you brother 🙏.

[@Raven28Pisces]

so... are the children demigods??? ._.

[@arthurmasing5521]

Well not really, Selkie are mythical creatures not gods So a half human yes but not half god

[@phantomeye5199]

2:35 Well I'm impress her son found mom seal skin return to her. She kiss her son and then went back to the ocean, never to return. Wow, that was great story!

[@skurvay3429]

Not bad, but here's something Really obscure for ya, try making a video about the Portugal Mythological *Cavalum* , and the legend that connects it to the Real Life caves/caverns known as *Furnas do Cavalum* .

[@Deas-Mhumhna]

There is actually a movie about a little girl who was a silkie. It's a really good one.

[@mig0171]

Song of the sea? Yeah!

[@lizkavanagh7904]

They used a version of this story in a movie called "The secret of Roan Inish" 😁

[@Awesomeautisticgirl]

I did a college play about this story

[@s2oop436]

Has the sample plot with japanese and Filipino hagoromo story

[@lilrobodoge6749]

So this is what inspired the song of the sea movie.

[@waylin6161]

Can you do the male version

[@-RONNIE]

This is a good story thanks. How come once she got her skin back I don't see why she didn't come back from time to time to see her children. She could have always lived in both places. Just a thought 🤔

[@barbielawrie75]

She would never risk taking off her skin again.

[@-RONNIE]

@@barbielawrie75 She could have hidden it herself and walked a while to get to the house. She could have made it work I mean what kind of mother is she.

[@barbielawrie75]

@@-RONNIE if you were forced to live away from your home, you miss it more than anything in the world and you get the chance to return, would you risk being separated from it again? These women are being held against their will, like the story said, they love their husbands and children... but they're basically slaves, unable to leave.

[@-RONNIE]

@@barbielawrie75 But in the video she said she loved her husband and her kids. I get that she wants to go back in the ocean. That's why I said once she got her skin back she can always come to visit even if it's just to the shoreline to see her kids.

[@constancekavanagh1125]

From Ireland I would bet that She does 😌🙃🧝‍♀️🐬🇮🇪🌟🔥👑

[@TheForcesWrath]

Cute yet sad story.

[@ayushmansaikiasdance7417]

when will the trojan war series next episode will come

[@truthspreader1996]

Have patience young one.

[@northerners2828]

Very lucky fisherman..😀

[@IBTU]

Love, seems more like kidnapping and blackmail

[@harriet2114]

indeed, though love from the selkie's son atleast, he wanted his mother to be happy, but her husband was selfish in keeping her captive.

[@alexandergriffith1825]

Is this the story that Song of the Sea is inspired from?

[@BrotherHood-xh9sg]

This is different from the one I heard about on youtube. Where the women got the pelt herself, she joined her seal husband and the human killed the husband or his kids or something?

[@cassidyho939]

That was a far darker version, ending with the selkie overturning his boat and dragging him to his watery grave.

[@tigdepp4484]

What happens if she says no?

[@user-saraswatidevi]

Im here because of song of the sea

[@jamellfoster6029]

This sounds almost like the Legend of Melusina in Franco- Germanic folklore...

[@Ian-qb6oz]

this is abuse mentaly and phisicaly

[@tashacooper1753]

This sounds like the kingfisher story

[@mythology_]

Like for video. Thanks 👍

[@One-rb9ty]

I always thought it was an Irish story

[@howie2896]

I saw a movie about this story on the tv when I was a kid. Still remember how scared I was watching the woman turned into a seal…

[@kevinkeenan-2.1]

Father: Hey, where is your mother? Youngest son: Oh, she went for a swim. Father: Did she found the Selkie skin that I hid from her? Young son: Oh course not. Father: Oh good (relieved) 😊. Young son: I gave it to her. Father: YOU WWWHHAAAAAAT! 😮😮😮

[@lordblood380]

That fisherman straight up kidnapped her!! 🤣🤣

[@Skeletor_irl]

I kinder feel sad for children😢

[@efronlian5214]

Mizo thawnthu nen in ang ve...

[@eliaschristofi1273]

Egypt mythology comics

[@v0w1x2]

A “flock” of seals???

[@lmaalin1042]

How is this a sweet story? The dude kidnapped some chick and kept her prisoner...

[@thegreatestever913]

He treated her with love and care, sure it's still technically kidnapping but stop acting like he was cruel

[@rjahdali]

long time in sea with hard liquor and you will see even stones as hot womens, :)

[@legoking6165]

Who else here found out about Selkies thanks to the Magic Treehouse?

[@amberr6707]

"They became a couple" he kidnapped her.

[@eliteninjahamster4770]

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