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    In British folklore, what was a silkie?

    Question #57943. Asked by romeomikegolf. (Jun 24 05 10:51 PM)


    MaggieG 5

    		Although the spelling is 'selkie' on this site, I think that they are the same. They are creatures which were thought to be able to change shape from seals into human beings.
    http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Cafe/1614/Story/Silkie/Silkie.htm


    Jun 25 05, 12:45 AM
    romeomikegolf

    		Yay Maggie.

    Jun 25 05, 9:07 PM

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