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Mermaids: the true origin of the half-human, half-fish legend across ancient mythologies. From Mesopotamian gods to medieval sailors, the real history of mermaids is far stranger than you think. 🌟 Join the Mystics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6v91210figZrnMvfnhZhw/join 🛒 Mythology Books, and Creator Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mysteriesofmythology 👕 Merch: https://mysteriesofmythology.com/ ▶️ WATCH NEXT: ↳ 🐉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLikECI8lazL0W7QESLTLZrYyMAk91giJx ↳ 🔱 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLikECI8lazL0KRV74iixNTZvwfsQZUdKn Mermaids appear in myths from Mesopotamia, Greece, Africa, and Asia, but their origin is far older and more complex than most people realise. From Oannes, the ancient fish-cloaked teacher of civilisation, to Atargatis, the Syrian goddess who transformed into a fish, the idea of the human–fish hybrid evolved across cultures. Over time, Greek Sirens merged with fish-tailed beings, medieval Europe reshaped them into symbols of temptation, and sailors even claimed to see them at sea. This video explores the true history of mermaids, their meaning, and how one image spread across the world. ——————————————— ⏳ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Mermaids 00:48 Definition of Mermaids 02:17 Early Mermaids 04:45 The Fish-Tailed Goddess 07:56 Confusion in Greece 10:29 Medieval Mermaids 12:29 Sailors and Sightings 14:52 Suvannamaccha 16:13 Ningyo & Jiaoren 17:48 More Mermaids ——————————————— 📚 SOURCES & CREDITS: • Wikipedia (Atargatis) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atargatis • Ocean Info – https://oceaninfo.com/exploration/myths-and-legends/mermaid-origins/ • Mythos Anthology – https://mythosanthology.com/mermaid/ • ANU Mermaids Folklore – https://artserve.anu.edu.au/raid1/student_projects/mermaids/folklores.html • SCIplanet – https://www.bibalex.org/SCIplanet/Article/Details?id=18034 • Mermaid Cultures PDF – https://www.galactic.no/mermaids/documents/Mermaids_in_different_Cultures.pdf • Feminism & Religion (Atargatis) – https://feminismandreligion.com/2024/08/28/atargatis-the-mermaid-goddess-by-judith-shaw/ ——————————————— 🔔 SUBSCRIBE → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6v91210figZrnMvfnhZhw/?sub_confirmation=1 ——————————————— 🔗 CONNECT WITH ME: ↳ 💬 Chat on Discord: https://discord.gg/erE273UZme ↳ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteriesofmythology/ #Mermaids #Mythology #Folklore #SeaMyths #AncientMyths #MysteriesOfMythology #Legends #Siren #Atargatis #Oannes #MamiWata #JapaneseFolklore #GreekMythology