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Two Mythical Creatures

Ashrays (or Water Lovers)These are translucent nocturnal water creatures, both males and females. They live under water and are often mistaken for sea ghosts. The legend says that if they are captured and exposed to sunlight ashrays melt and only a rainbow puddle of water remains.
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Ceasg (or Maighdean na Tunne: maiden ot the Waves) This is a Scottish Highland mermaid, with the body of a beautiful woman and the tail of a salmon. She lives in the sea as well as in rivers and can grant three wishes to anyone who captures her in exchange for her freedom. She can be a dangerous creature and can be overcome by the destruction of her separable soul which is hidden in an egg, a shell or a box.
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