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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
Subject(s):
Cape Fear River--Description and travel; Folklore; Scots--North Carolina--History--18th Century; Legends; Omens
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