Whether you grew up with Hans Christan Anderson fairy tales or watched Peter Pan, Pirates of the Caribbean and Harry Potter, you’ve probably heard of mermaid legends. There isn’t much evidence, except ...

But one professor who studies the mythology of mermaids and the present-day communities that portray them says that view couldn’t be further from the truth. Yes, mermaids are mythological ...

There’s also a gift shop full of Mer-chandise, including award-winning Westport-made wines and spirits with mermaid artwork ...

There are a few dozen significant historical claims of actual mermaid sightings. Most of them are clearly myths and legends, such as "true" stories about lovely young women who married sailors but ...

La Sirène, Haiti La Sirène — literally "the mermaid" in French — is the Haitian incarnation of water spirits from the African diaspora, drawing on the traditional mythology of Mami Wata.

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But the Trinidad-born author, 57, surprised even herself with her latest, “The Mermaid of Black Conch.” It came to her in a rush, she says, inspired by the legend of Aycayia, or “Sweet Voice ...

In West Africa and in the Black diaspora, water is not a barrier between continents but a bridge that ensures connection to the homeland. And it is the mermaid that facilitates safe passage.

Participants will also have the chance to see a puppet show about the history and legends of mermaids. Tickets are $15 per child. With each ticket purchase, participants will receive a special ...