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A '''mermaid''' is a mythical sea-creature, with the upper parts of a human female and the lower parts of a fish. The male equivalent is a merman.

A '''mermaid''' is a mythical sea-creature, with the upper parts of a human female and the lower parts of a fish. The male equivalent is a '''merman''' and collectively they are known as '''merfolk'''.

==Explanations for Mermaids==

==Explanations for Mermaids==

Mermaid sightings are often from afar. It is believed that the anchient mariners who saw mermaids saw [[manatee|manatees]], [[sea cow|sea cows]], [[sea lion|sea lions]] or another marine creature. However, the mermaid myth has expanded to modern times.

Mermaid sightings are often from afar. It is commonly believed that the ancient mariners who saw mermaids saw [[manatee]]s, [[sea cow]]s, [[sea lion]]s or another marine creature due to sailing conditions at the time. However, the mermaid myth has expanded to modern times.

==Mermaids in Popular Culture==

==Mermaids in Popular Culture==

*A [[Disney]] film called [[The Little Mermaid]] was released in 1989. The film involved a mermaid who, unhappy with her current surroundings, fell in love with a human. A sequal and a prequel have been released since.

*A [[Disney]] film called [[The Little Mermaid]] was released in 1989 and was supposedly responsible for rejuvenating Disney. The film involved a mermaid who, unhappy with her current surroundings, fell in love with a human. A prequel TV series, sequel and a prequel film have been released since. In addition, a live action remake of the film, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda (who previously wrote ''[[Hamilton (musical)|Hamilton]]''), is in the works, with Halle Bailey as Ariel.

*In [[Spongebob Squarepants]], [[King Neptune]] is depicted as a merman. In [[The Spongebob Squarepants Movie]], it is revealed that Neptune has a mermaid daughter named Mindy.

*In [[Spongebob Squarepants]], [[King Neptune]] is depicted as a merman. In [[The Spongebob Squarepants Movie]], it is revealed that Neptune has a mermaid daughter named Mindy. Although in the TV show, Neptune has a son named Triton, while Mindy is not once mentioned, and only had a short cameo in the 20th anniversary special.  

*In the [[video game]] [[Zoo Tycoon]]'s expansion pack [[Marine Mania]], to get a mermaid, place a mermaid statue in a premade tank. A mermaid will come to life and live in said tank.

*In the [[video game]] [[Zoo Tycoon]]'s expansion pack [[Marine Mania]], to get a mermaid, place a mermaid statue in a premade tank. A mermaid will come to life and live in said tank.

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