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selkie

(Scotland, Shetland Islands) Either of two similar-looking seals.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(Scotland, Shetland Islands) Either of two similar-looking seals.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(Celtic mythology) A seal which can magically transform into a human by shedding its skin.

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  • “DEVIL'S CUP might be of interest to #MerMay enthusiasts, as its two codependent disasters try to figure out whether one of them is an selkie-esque shapeshifter. it's *about* other things, but the Atlantic is def a main character.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “open.spotify.com/track/5ZnV5R... I have a playlist for OSaS but this song comes to mind first 🎵 #mememay #wip #indieauthor #selkie #romantasy #writesky”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Oh this one is Marina (the selkie) with her coat back!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Phoenix and Selkie send their love.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Puppppppppy! #wrenitrains #vtuber #streamer #selkie #ffxv”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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