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Ancient Celtic Mythology: Duke Magnus
Mermaids are often portrayed as powerful supernatural beings in ancient Celtic mythology. They are frequently attracted to mortal men which creates a situation ripe for disaster. Duke Magnus was once the object of a mermaid's affection, but he had no interest in her. She offered him a boat that could sail on sea or land, but he was not interested. She offered him a horse that could run on land or sea, but he was not interested. Changing her tactics, she offered him gold and pearls. This got Duke Magnus' attention, but he rejected her again. He could never marry anyone who was not a Christian, he said. The mermaid made a final offer: if he didn't marry her he would go crazy and die insane. Duke Magnus apparently did not take this seriously and rejected her. He went insane and died that way many years later.
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