A review by jennyfern
Lore of the Deep: Folklore & Wisdom from the Watery Wilds by Claire Cock-Starkey

4.0

This book was a lovely illustrated guide to lore, mythologies and fables, surrounding various ocean topics. Mainly the book is structured around spreads covering a theme such as "deep sea monsters" but occasionally there is a longer story. The illustrations are lovely, having a depth and handpainted feel that make the book feel like something really special. The breadth of exploration on the topic is also impressive, sharing stories from all over the world and exploring topics from sand dunes to ocean caves. This seems to serve as a good starting point into researching some myths deeper, however, as there is not enough time to develop much of each myth. I learned of some things I would love to read about in more depth like the kushtaka, klabautermann, and more! Really a lovely book especially for fans of the ocean or mythologies!

Thanks to NetGalley for access to this book in exchange for an honest review.