EP 26: Mermaids, Merfolk, and Other Aquatic Humanoids

The world is 71% water and new aquatic species are being discovered every day. Why not mermaids? Stories from all around the world say they exist. Do they? We are going to take a detailed look into the history, folklore, and legends of these creatures, and share some really interesting first-hand experiences, including one from Christopher Columbus. Oh! And we are also going to discuss mermaid sex.

Music: 

Xenon Sentry by Shane Ivers

Beat Symphony by Shane Ivers

Harbor By Kai Engel

Promos: 

Thunder Rooster

Cryptids

Sources: 

https://otherworldlyoracle.com/scottish-irish-mermaids/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siren_(mythology)

http://www.talesbeyondbelief.com/nymphs/sea-nymphs.htm

https://mermaidsofearth.com/a-look-into-the-tale-and-tail-of-oannes/

https://mermaid.fandom.com/wiki/Atargatis

https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Asian_Mermaids_(Matsy%C4%81%E1%B9%85gan%C4%81_and_Ningyo)

https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/rusalka-mythical-slavic-mermaid-006738

https://face2faceafrica.com/article/mami-wata-the-most-celebrated-mermaid-like-deity-from-africa-who-crossed-over-to-the-west

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melusine

http://www.native-languages.org/mermaids.htm

http://www.native-languages.org/sabawaelnu.htm

http://www.native-languages.org/lumpeguin.htm

http://www.native-languages.org/ne-hwas.htm

http://www.native-languages.org/nibiinaabe.htm

http://www.native-languages.org/water-babies.htm

https://www.jacksdivinglocker.com/en/the-mermaid-story

https://folklorethursday.com/folktales/top-mermaid-sightings-in-the-last-century-that-are-hard-to-deny/

https://www.planetmermaid.com/blogs/news/are-mermaids-really-real