Mermaid

This page is dedicated to Mermaids and Mermaid-like creatures.

Mermaid Legends Around the World
There are legends of Mermaids worldwide. Featured below are some of them.

Europe
Ben Varrey

In the Manx language on the Isle of Man, the Mermaids are known as Ben Varrey. Her counterpart is known as the Dinny-Mara.

Tales speak of the two natures of the Ben Varrey, who can enchant fishermen into dangerous waters with her singing (similar to a Siren), but they have also been reported to help humans find lost treasure.

Asia
Atargatis

In Semitic and Syrian myths, Atargatis was the moon goddess who later became a Mermaid. The Syrians refused to eat fish out of respect to their goddess.