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Sirena of Salado

May 8, 2021 By Mermaids of Earth

The legend of Sirena, a native American Indian mermaid, is beautifully expressed in Troy Kelley‘s life-size bronze mermaid statue in Salado, Texas.

Indian Mermaid Sirena in Salado, Texas.
American Indian Mermaid Sirena in Salado, Texas. Photo by Angi English.

According to local legend, a beautiful Indian maiden named Sirena wished to marry an Indian brave who didn’t return her feelings.  Sitting by the river looking at her reflections, she expressed her wish.   A magical catfish overheard her, and promised to help her win the warrior if she would agree to become a mermaid on each full moon for a year, swimming with the catfish in the river.  However, while in the shape of a mermaid during each full moon that year, if human eyes ever saw her in the moonlight, she would then have to remain a mermaid forever (which the catfish secretly hoped would happen)……

The rest of the story – and a lot of photos – can be seen here.

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