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Is her pet seal's name Silk, or Selk?

posted 9 years ago by kolnoaMograbi
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Couldn't find anything in the cast listing or anywhere else.

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[–] TumJerrie 9 years ago

I believe the sea lion's name is Selkie. I think it has to do with the legend that comes from Scotland and Ireland about animals that are seals or sea lions, but can also turn into humans.

[–] kolnoaMograbi 9 years ago

Thanks, Tum!

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[–] zigfried-2 8 years ago

A selkie is a mythical creature from Scottish and Irish folklore. They are seals while in the sea but shed their seal skills upon land to become human. The move THE SECRET OF ROAN INISH deals a great deal with this in its storyline. Also, the children's book GREYLING by Jane Yolen deals with the legend of the Selkie.