THE SEAL:The ancient Romans believed that a seal skin could protect against thunder storms and lightning strikes. Several European myths and faery tales tell of seal-people who could lay aside their skins temporarily and live on land. Some Scottish and Welsh families claim seal-ancestors. The Mackays of Scotland are known as "sliochd an roin" (descendants of the seal); one of the old lairds tricked a seal-woman into marrying him by hiding her cowl or skin. When she finally managed to find it again, she returned to the sea, leaving behind her husband and a child. Magickal AttributesProtection.When faced with changing the life completely. When facing a seperation or divorce. Protection from malicious gossip or physical danger. ChantGrant me courage and wisdom to seperate myself fromtroublesome people. Show me how to slide easily through the waters of life, How to wisely choose companions and revel in the joys of living. |