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Historical Legends or Living Mysteries? The Real Story Behind Mermaid Sightings For centuries, stories of mermaids have captivated the human imagination—half-human, half-fish beings gliding through ocean depths, singing enchanting melodies to sailors, or vanishing beneath the waves. But are mermaids pure myth, or do they hide deeper truths woven into history and folklore? ### From Ancient Myths to Global Legends Mermaid legends span thousands of years and cross cultural boundaries. In ancient Assyrian and Babylonian myths, the goddess Atargatis transformed into a sea creature after a tragic mistake, blending divine and aquatic elements. Greek mythology offers penaltiesos—consummate sailors with fish tails—symbolizing both danger and allure. Chinese legends speak of liangshui, benevolent water spirits, while African and Caribbean traditions feature shape-shifting water beings with magical powers.