Mythical Mermaids (and a Mermen) From Around the World

A collection of mermaids (and a merman) from around the world.

Sculpture of a mermaid on the Coast of Holland.Mermaid on the Coast of HollandSome unexpected sea life stranded by the tide on Koh Rok, Thailand.
some unexpected sea life stranded by the tide (Koh Rok, Thailand)The not-so-pretty Mermaid at Finn Slough in Steveston, BC.
the Mermaid at Finn SloughColourful window grating featuring a fanciful two-tailed Mermaid in the village of Portmeirion, Wales.Window grating featuring a fanciful two-tailed Mermaid in the village of Portmeirion, WalesMexico seems to specialize in mermaids, only there they call them ‘sirenas’. These two shots were taken on the along the Malecon (seawall) in Puerto Vallarta. The first is a mermaid playing a violin-like musical instrument.Silhouette of a sculpture of a mermaid with a coconut palm in the background along the Malecon (seawall) in Puerto Vallarta in MexicoA mermaid and merman on the Malecon.Sculptures of a merman & a mermaid along the Malecon (seawall) in Puerto Vallarta in MexicoMexican folk-art fish with a happy bald mermaid dancing her way through the waves, carved out of wood and painted. Mexican folk-art fish with a happy bald mermaid, carved out of wood and paintedSculpture of a mermaid by the artist Bustamente in his gallery in Tlaquepaque, Mexico.Sculpture of a mermaid by the artist Bustamente in his gallery in Tlaquepaque, MexicoMore on Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Two ‘M’s in the Word.

5 responses to “Mythical Mermaids (and a Mermen) From Around the World

  1. Very interesting post and shots. I enjoyed not just reading this but also viewing the photos and seeing the different real-life merfolk. Thank you for sharing.

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