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Stheno of Paralio Astros

Stheno of Paralio Astros
By Mermaids of Earth April 16, 2022 General · Public Mermaid Sculptures

The city of Paralio Astros (Astros Beach) in Greece has a sculpture known as the Stheno Mermaid.

The statue looks out over the Argolic Gulf and the city of Paralio Astros and its harbor.   It is debatable whether it represents a mermaid or a serpent goddess – or maybe a combination of both.  Stheno in Greek mythology is the sister of Medusa, and is often represented as a serpent goddess.

Stheno Mermaid in Paralio Astros
Stheno Mermaid in Paralio Astros. Photo © by Serafeim Zormpas.

More data and photos can be found on the Stheno Mermaid page.