The Devil of the Sea? The Legend of the Nuckelavee-Summer of Sea Monsters (Episode #45)

Orcadian folklore tells of a great conflict called the War of the Elements, where The Sea Mither engages in a fierce battle with her adversary, Teran, the spirit of winter. When The Sea Mither is defeated, Teran releases the #Nuckelavee. The Nuckelavee, known for its grotesque appearance and malevolent nature, embodies the dangers and fears of the harsh winter season. It spreads disease, destroys crops, and terrorizes the islanders, unchecked by the calming influence of the Sea Mither. The legend says that only The Sea Mither can drive the Nuckelavee back to the depths of the ocean.

 

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EPISODE RESOURCES

• Marwick, Ernest W. Orkney Folklore and Traditions. W. R. Mackintosh, 1975.
• Marwick, Ernest. The Folklore of Orkney and Shetland. Birlinn, 2000.
• Bane, Theresa (2013), Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology, McFarland, ISBN 978-1-4766-1242-3
• "Orkneyjar: The Heritage of the Orkney Islands." Orkneyjar, http://www.orkneyjar.com
• Muir, Tom. The Sea and the Land: Folk Traditions in the Orkney Islands. The Orkney Press, 1999.
• "The Sea Mither." Orkneyjar, http://www.orkneyjar.com/folklore/seamither/
• Folklore Scotland. "The Nuckelavee: The Monstrous Sea Spirit of Orkney." Folklore Scotland, 5 Feb. 2021, https://folklorescotland.com/the-nuckelavee/
• Muir, Tom (2014), Orkney Folk Tales, History Press, ISBN 978-0-7509-5533-1

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