Mermaids

A legendary sea creature having the head and upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish. Mermaids appear in the folklore of many cultures worldwide, including the Near East, Europe, Africa and Asia. The first stories appeared in ancient Assyria, in which the goddess Atargatis transformed herself into a mermaid out of shame for accidentally killing her human lover.

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The Shape of Water by Guillermo del Toro

Heart of the Ocean: Fantasy Romances with Selkies, Mermaids, Sirens and More

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The Girl from the Sea by Lee Knox Ostertag

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The Little Mermaid by Walt Disney Company

Mermaid Tales from Around the World by Mary Pope Osborne

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Mermaid Romances

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Quotes Tagged “Mermaids”

“ True pain teaches us to grow. You aren't finished yet. Dylan needs you. ...more ”
― Rebecca Salas, Lullaby

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“ As soon as the rocky coast line of the island came into view, I ordered one of the ropes to wrap around Annabeth's waist, tying her to the foremast. "Don't untie me," she said, "no matter what happens or how much I plead. I'll want to go straight over the edge and drown myself." "Are you trying to tempt me?" "Ha-ha. ...more ”
― Rick Riordan, The Sea of Monsters

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