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The sea has long been a source of concern for people. On the one hand, it infects with its serenity and has a healing effect on human bodies and souls. On the other hand - sitting on the shore even during a small storm, you feel the danger that the water element carries. What can we say about the experiences of a person who went out into the open sea and got into a storm there? The same dualism exists in the relationship between humans and marine life, which can both inspire and threaten life.
It is not surprising that the theme of the sea has had such a strong influence on human culture, which can be traced back to ancient times. All peoples who lived near the water necessarily had sea gods like the ancient Greek Poseidon. As well as monsters that personified the untamed and unpredictable nature of the sea. These are the legendary biblical Leviathan and the Scandinavian Kraken, and the Japanese Isonade, so terrible that people saw only its tail, and the Pacific octopus Kanaloa and the shark Dakuvaka.
Of course, over time, although the image of the sea was demythologized, it nevertheless remained a source of inspiration for various creators. In order not to lengthen the text, we will simply recall «The Old Man and the Sea» by Hemingway, «Moby Dick» by Herman Melville, the paintings of Aivazovsky and the opera «The Flying Dutchman» Wagner.
Souvenirs on a marine theme
The Fama online store is a place where you can buy souvenirs on a marine theme. This is an ideal gift for those who find it difficult to imagine themselves far from the sea. Especially when such people are now far from the sea due to circumstances. Then your present will come to the rescue. For example, it can be one of the wonderful miniatures that very accurately convey the appearance of various vessels: from a Roman warship to the caravel "Ninja", the pioneer of America, from a motor yacht to the Titanic. Each of these models is made with impeccable detailing and will serve as an unforgettable gift in a nautical style.
Other nautical souvenir gifts
However, souvenirs on a nautical theme do not end with miniatures. For art lovers, there are wonderful figurines, in particular from the famous Ukrainian sculptors brothers Petro and Andriy Ozyumenko. Their works, as a rule, depict various inhabitants of the water element. Another original gift with a marine theme will be phenomenal pens from the Italian brand Montegrappa. The connection with the ship theme here is not formal. The craftsmen from this company got so carried away that they ordered a real compass from the Milan Polytechnic University. This navigation device now decorates the cap of one of the brand's pens. Among the gifts with a marine theme, it is also worth mentioning vintage accessories such as a telescope, relevant books and coins.
The attractiveness of the sea has long become a stereotype, which is stable because it touches some secret strings in our hearts. Therefore, souvenirs with a marine theme are a great choice even for those of your loved ones, relatives or colleagues who never seem to have shown any particular love for the sea.
