The famous Maria Theresa Square in Vienna is home to four fountains, of which one include a mermaid. The fountains are each at the center of one of the four rectangular garden areas that define the square. This fountain depicts a Triton portrayed as an elderly man (with feet) on a conch shell being offered […]
Mermaids on the Faroe Islands
Selkies are a variation on the mermaid concept in Scottish, Irish, Icelandic and Faroese folklore. They live in the sea as seals, but can once a year shed their seal hide to become human on land. If their seal skin is hidden or stolen, they are unable to return to the sea. This 9 ft […]
Thank You to the Amazing Photographers who Contributed to the Mermaids Of Earth Coffee-table Book
In December of 2017 the Mermaids Of Earth coffee-table book was published, in very large measure thanks to the amazing and generous help from photographers across the world. Your great eye and skill, your care and your fabulous photos helped make this book beautiful. Your help was awesome and a lot of the credit for this book […]
A Huge “Thank You” to our Kickstarter Mermaids Of Earth Coffee-Table book Campaign Contributors
In December of 2017 the Mermaids Of Earth coffee-table book was published, in very large measure thanks to the fantastic support of all the campaign backers on our Kickstarter campaign. This support allowed us to finish and print 1,000 copies of the book. With a book this big (12 x 12 inches and 200 pages) […]
The Mermaids Of Earth Coffee-Table Book is Published
With the help of a lot of people backing our Kickstarter campaign, 1000 copies of the Mermaids Of Earth Coffee-table Book have been printed. About 300 copies have been sold and the book is now live and available on Amazon. The book is 12″ x 12″ (30cm x 30cm) and 200 pages. Here are […]
Norfolk’s Mermaid
A mermaid has been the signature symbol of the City of Norfolk since 2002. The idea of a “Mermaid Parade” came up in 1999, and was implemented with local bronze sculptor Kevin Gallup mass-producing 130 mermaid castings for local businesses, artists and homeowners to sponsor and decorate. The result was mermaids all over […]
Mermaids Are Saving Our Oceans
A Mermaid movement is gaining momentum, and is already changing the world and the situation of our oceans dying is getting some serious help from our Mermaid friends. With a passion for Mermaids and ocean conservation, there are multiple performing Mermaids and Mermen doing something to protect our global waters. Mermaids are the perfect symbol […]
Syrenka, the Famous Mermaid of Warsaw
The city of Warsaw, the capital of Poland, has a mermaid carrying a sword and shield on its coat of arms. That same mermaid is depicted in images throughout the city. Her name is Syrenka (sometimes Syrena) and she is the city’s protector. The Warsaw mermaid may not be the oldest instance of a mermaid […]
The Story Behind the Ko Samet Statues
Ko Samet is a small island in a cluster of islands on the eastern seaboard of Thailand. Its beautiful beaches are a big attraction for foreign tourists as well as residents of nearby Bangkok. One of the beaches, Hat Sai Kaeo, is remarkable for more than just its gorgeous sandy shores. It is the home […]
A Look Into The Tale – and Tail – of Oannes
Many mythologies feature mermaids, mysterious half-fish, half-human beings. Various cultures worshiped or feared them as deities or spirits. Most have been female, hence the name mermaids. Their male counterparts make rarer appearances in folklore, but there were a few. One of them, Oannes, actually predates the first recorded mermaid – Atargatis, the Assyrian goddess – […]
