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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MermaidMermaid - Wikipedia

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   Country. Worldwide. In folklore, a mermaid is an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. [1] Mermaids appear in the folklore of many cultures worldwide, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. Mermaids are sometimes associated with perilous events such as floods, storms, shipwrecks, and drownings.

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4. www.britannica.com › topic › mermaidMermaid | Definition, Legend, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 8, 2024 · Learn about the mythical being with the head and upper body of a human and the tail of a fish. Explore the origins, powers, and dangers of mermaids and mermen in European folklore and literature.

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5. mythology.net › mythical-creatures › mermaidMermaid - Legendary Creature from the Ocean | Mythology.net

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   Sep 29, 2018 · Learn about the origins, characteristics, and stories of mermaids, the mythological beings that are half maiden and half fish or sea serpent. Discover how mermaids have been portrayed in different cultures and mythologies, from ancient Assyria to modern pop culture.

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8. www.imdb.com › title › tt0100140Mermaids (1990) - IMDb

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   Dec 14, 1990 · Mermaids: Directed by Richard Benjamin. With Cher, Bob Hoskins, Winona Ryder, Michael Schoeffling. An unconventional single mother relocates with her two daughters to a small Massachusetts town in 1963, where a number of events and relationships both challenge and strengthen their familial bonds.

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9. www.polygon.com › what-to-watch › 23728915The 10 best mermaid movies ever, ranked - Polygon

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   May 28, 2023 · With that in mind, here is a list of 10 mermaid movies that should go down swimmingly. 10. The Little Mermaid (2023) Image: Disney. Genre: Fantasy family adventure. Run time: 2h 15m. Director: Rob ...

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    What is the purpose of Mermaid?

    • In the ancient Far East, mermaids were the wives of powerful sea-dragons, and served as trusted messengers between their spouses and the emperors on land. The aboriginal people of Australia call mermaids yawkyawks – a name that may refer to their mesmerizing songs. The belief in mermaids may have arisen at the very dawn of our species.

    Are mermaids real? - National Ocean Service

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    What are some of the powers that mermaids have?

    • In European folklore, mermaids (sometimes called sirens) and mermen were natural beings who, like fairies, had magical and prophetic powers. They loved music and often sang. Though very long-lived, they were mortal and had no souls.

    mermaid | Definition, Legend, History, & Facts | Britannica

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    What do mermaids represent in different cultures?

    • But in a couple of other cultures, mermaids were said to be a blessing and a good omen for seafarers. Here are a couple of cultures with different views on mermaids and their omens. Chinese folklore describes mermaids as capable, beautiful and able to turn their tears into pearls. They were seen as gentle, mild and a blessing of the sea.

    The Incredible Origins of the Mermaid Myth | Ocean Info

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    Do people believe in mermaids?

    • There have been reports of mermaids for centuries, the tales are rooted in the folklore of many cultures worldwide. Mermaids are said to live beneath the ocean and are half human but with the tail of a fish. Even to this day people claim they have seen merfolk, especially in Israel and Zimbabwe, which seem to be mermaid hotspots.

    Proof Mermaids Are Real: Best Sightings | Higgypop Paranormal

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11. oceanservice.noaa.gov › facts › mermaidsAre mermaids real? - NOAA's National Ocean Service

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    Jan 20, 2023 · Learn about the myth and history of mermaids, the half-human, half-fish sirens of the sea. Find out why there is no evidence of aquatic humanoids in the ocean.

12. www.mentalfloss.com › article › 754719 Mermaid Legends From Around the World | Mental Floss

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    Feb 29, 2016 · 7. IRELAND // MERROW. A magical cap called a cohuleen druith enables merrows to live under the water. Female merrows, with their long green hair, are similar to traditional sirens—the beautiful ...