The Magic And The Reality A Naiad, an enchanting water nymph, dances in an underwater lily pad garden.
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Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
The mythological story of the Roman water nymph Sabrina was written in the 12th century, and a statue depicting her has been on display in Britain since the 1800s.
Now, drama comes in the form of scenery; swimmers emerge from the sea like mermaids to sun on the rocks while seagulls look like paper airplanes being carried through the sky.
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Lily Radziemski,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
From encounters with mermaids, the devil and even Robin Hood to themes of superstition and skulduggery, these short tales are perfect escapism to dip in and out of during your summer vacation.
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