This week's Mythic Mondays focused on Mermaids, but there was just too much for one newsletter- so here's some more interesting facts about these creatures! Or skip below to see how Mothers are like Mermaids! Four fun Mermaid Facts You might Not know![]() 1. Every major seafaring culture has their own version of a mermaid myth. In Slavic cultures, for instance, the rusalka is a mermaid formed when a young woman drowns, often as a result of suicide. The drowned woman, who was unhappy in life, then haunts a waterway, emerging from a river or the sea to bring woe to the living. 2. The Iara, a mermaid from Brazilian mythology, lures men to spend eternity with her under the waters of the Amazon. However, this isn't a bad thing, since the Iara will love the man until he dies of old age, attending to his every desire. 3. Manatees might have inspired many mermaid myths. A manatee cow will cradle its calf in its arms while it swims, much like a woman carrying a child. Several mermaid "sightings" in past and recent times have been attributed to manatees. 4. "Mermaiding" is a profession. Underwater models, wearing mermaid tails, will pose for photo shoots or can be hired for events. While there are few who "mermaid" full-time, there are a growing number of professional mermaids. Mother's Day Humor! |
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