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Mer-People (Mermaids and Mermen) are Water-Folk who live primarily beneath the sea. A Mermaid's bewitching voice is said to be able to lure ships onto rocks and men to their deaths. |
| Mermaids are known by different names in different parts of the world. | |
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| Ben-Varry | Isle of Man Mermaid |
| Ceasg | Scottish Highland |
| Dinny-Mara | Isle of Man Merman |
| Gwragedd Annwn | Lake Maidens of Welsh legends |
| Liban | called sanctified Mermaid whose form is seen in carvings in Christian churches |
| Loreli | German or Rhine Mermaid |
| Melusine | One of the most famous European Mermaids She had a double tail. |
| Merrow | Irish Mermaids whose appearance was dreaded because it heralded the coming of storms |
| Rusalki Vila |
Russian & Slavonic water Mermaids |
| Tritons | Mediterranean Mermen |
MER FOLK
MERMAIDS
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- Strong protectors, especially of women A fabled marine creature usually represented with a woman's body and the tail of a fish. In folklore, the mermaid is frequently described as appearing above the surface of the water and combing her long hair with one hand while holding a mirror in the other. Mermaids, in the numerous tales told of them, often foretell the future, sometimes under compulsion give supernatural powers to human beings. A similarity exists between the stories concerning mermaids and those told about the Sirens. |
Mythical Mermaid |
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NEREIDS
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- Happy but irresponsible outlook Mythological precursor to mermaids. The Nereids are the fifty daughters of Nereus and Doris who dwell in the Mediterranean Sea. These beautiful women were always friendly and helpful towards sailors fighting perilous storms. They are believed to be able to prophesize. Considered Goddesses of the sea. The NEREIDS are also remembered for having helped the ARGONAUTS to steer their ship when they encountered Charybdis and Scylla 1, and the Wandering Rocks. |
Nereids on Greek Mythology |
Mysterious Myths about Mermaids
Mermaids and Sirens, Symbols of Seduction and Transformation
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