In recent years, so-called “mer-culture” has been on the rise. Of course, no discussion of mermaids can be made without referencing the original “The Little Mermaid,” which Disney released in theaters ...

Stories of mermaids and mermen date back to the earliest periods in recorded history. Oannes, a figure from ancient Mesopotamian mythology, was commonly portrayed with characteristics of both man and ...

King Togbe Yedy, one of the heads of the convent of the Temple of Mami Wata, poses in front of an altar at the Temple in Ouidah, Benin, on Jan. 11, 2025. In the summer, many Americans daydream about ...

In the summer, many Americans daydream about mermaids. Thousands sojourn to New York City's Coney Island for the Annual Mermaid Parade, decked in aquatic apparel. Parents bundle their children ...

The Museum of Ocean City will host Mermaid Tasha, a professional mermaid, for a reading and puppet show on March 29. Tickets for the event are $15 per child and include a mermaid tail blanket. Mermaid ...