The Selkie Myth

In Celtic and Norse mythology, selkies are mysterious sea-dwelling creatures who can transform from seals into humans by shedding their skins. Legends say that if a human finds and hides a selkie's sealskin, the selkie is bound to stay on land and may even marry, but will always long for the sea. When their skins are returned, selkies will return to the ocean, often leaving loved ones behind, drawn back to their true home beneath the waves.