Manannan's Cloak
The local sea fog
Manannan's Cloak is a local mist which from time to time rolls in from the sea, covering the island in a foggy, hazy, blurry shroud said to protect the island from being seen from marauding enemies. The sea mist gets it's name from Manannan, a sea God, who from time to time according to legend, protects the island, hence Manannan's Cloak. I don't think we are being besieged by marauding Vikings today, or even tourists for that matter, so feeling quite safe, to photograph the local phenomena.
More on Manannan Mac Lir can be found here
Image taken Stanley Mount West, Ramsey, Isle of Man, part of Our World Tuesday
16 comments:
I've always loved fog except when I'm driving. Mysterious shot.
The story behind the fog is very interesting.
What a great shot. Love it
Wonderful post and very ethereal photo!
Happy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
The fog seems to surround your photo in a mysterious silence.
A fabulous, atmospheric capture Jane.
That is lovely hun
I would kill for some good fog like that here.
V
I would kill for some good fog like that here.
V
I like fog and mist. You capture it well.
Eerily beautiful!
Gorgeous! What an atmosphere!
I can certainly imagine the marauders!
It is so nice that you have a such peculiar mist to have a name and a history...
Suitably mysterious!
I like the idea of the fog protecting you! Wonderful folklore!
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