I WONDER - What Is A Selkie?

The video discusses selkies, mythical creatures from Scottish and Irish folklore, known for their ability to transform from seals into humans by shedding their seal skin. This transformation typically occurs on land, but they can revert to seal form in water. A legend states that if a human hides a selkie's sealskin, the selkie must remain on land and marry the human. However, if the selkie finds the sealskin again, it will return to the sea, leaving the human behind.

In which folklore are selkies known to exist?

• Greek and Roman

• Scottish and Irish

• Egyptian and Mesopotamian

• Chinese and Japanese

What unique ability do selkies possess?

• Communicating with animals

• Transforming from seals into humans

• Breathing underwater

• Flying through the air

Where is the selkie transformation typically depicted as occurring?

• In the sky

• On land

• In caves

• In forests

What happens if a human hides a selkie's seal skin?

• The selkie loses its memory

• The selkie gains magical powers

• The selkie must stay on land

• The selkie becomes invisible

What will a selkie do if it finds its seal skin again?

• Return to the sea

• Stay on land forever

• Become a human permanently

• Transform into a bird