sea creatures part 3
this project was based around symbolism related to the sea; retelling mythology and ancient stories from various cultures. drawing on the goddess and other figures. the unity of female and nature. looking at environmental issues, the stories of the sea people, the sirens and the little mermaid in particular highlight the way oceans are rising, beautiful places are disappearing and sea life is being washed ashore. my editorial of the sirens can also tell a story of two young mer-girls who's island home is disappearing as the water rises, and they have no way to escape. part 3 Rusalkas- (Slavic counterpart of greek sirens and mermaids) restless spirits of the unclean young women who died by a violent, sea-related death. typically had red hair, which was perpetually wet, and pale green-tinged skin. often floating in water or seen in late evening dancing under moonlight Sirens- (Greek/roman myth) beautiful yet dangerous these women lured sailors to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island with their enchanting music and voices. they were originally represented as part-female, part-bird, later as seductive women