Record #:

35716

Author(s):

McMahon, Margaret

Abstract:

While exploring around the Cape Fear River, a young man spied a beautiful mermaid, just like the ones that were rumored to be in Scotland. Taking this as a good omen, the man decided to stay in the Cape Fear region and build his life.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 23 Issue 4, Nov 1975, p99-100 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cape Fear River--Description and travel; Folklore; Scots--North Carolina--History--18th Century; Legends; Omens