A mermaid is a legendary creature found in the ocean with the upper body of a human being and the bottom of a fish's tail. They have appeared in many folklore around the world and make a very funny character in fairy tales. Many cultures around the world such as the Near East, Europe, Africa and Asia are claiming to be home to this water creature. Myth, they have a variety of magical abilities such as forecasting and causing disasters, causing ships to sink, storms and lure sailors to disaster. Many seafarers around the world have claimed to have seen mermaids.
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