Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, and Lore

Dive into a beautifully illustrated guide to mermaid myths, legends, and lore from around the world.

Discover the myths, legends, and lore behind everyone’s favorite sea creature—mermaids.

The allure and mystery of mermaids has taken hold of our psyche for ages. From the Irish merrows who come on land to search for human husbands to the infamous Fiji Mermaid made popular by P.T. Barnum, these sea maidens (and sometimes men) appear throughout folklore and mythology across cultures.

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