Mrs. Fitzgerald the Merrow (Ireland) -- The legend of Aymee and the mermaid (Alaska) -- Odysseus and the Sirens (Greece) -- Hansi and the nix (Switzerland) -- And then the merman laughed (Iceland) -- The listening ear (Japan) -- The sea witch and the sea princess (Heberdes Island, Scotland) -- Pania of the reef (New Zealnad) -- Notes on the stories.