seafolk
People of waves
Seafolk are mythical beings who live in or come from the sea—mermaids, mermen, selkies, and similar creatures of folklore.
The term appears primarily in fantasy literature and gaming: The seafolk emerged from the waves to trade with the coastal villagers.
It can also refer more broadly to people whose lives center on the ocean—fishermen, sailors, or coastal communities with deep maritime traditions.
mermaid
Fish-tailed ocean woman
nereid · undine · kelpie · water sprite · merman · Poseidon · Neptune · Proteus · Scylla · Charybdis
sailor
Seafaring crew member
- fishermanOne who catches aquatic creatures
- captainOne who commands
- navigatorRoute-directing crew member
deckhand · skipper · helmsman · boatswain · crewman · mate · coxswain · pilot · quartermaster · midshipman