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Who Was Amphitrite and Why is Her Statue Off Grand Cayman Island?

April 1, 2017 By Mermaids of Earth

There is no shortage of beautiful sights in the Caribbean, but there is one that only so many can see… because it is in 55 feet of water off Grand Cayman Island. It is this magnificent mermaid statue named Amphitrite. Thousands of divers flock to Grand Cayman to see Amphitrite every year. Amphitrite is a […]

The Haenyeo Mermaid by Dragon’s Head Rock

The South Korean island of Jeju is famous for its mermaid divers (Haenyeo) – women who dive for abalone, seaweed, sea urchins, octopi, shellfish and other treasures, in a tradition dating back centuries. As a symbol of the island’s haenyeo, on the north shore of Jeju, near the famous Dragon’s Head Rock, sits a smiling mermaid […]

Busan’s Taejongdae Yeongdo Lighthouse mermaid

The Yeongdo Lighthouse Mermaid was unveiled in 2004 and stands a few feet directly in front of the lighthouse, facing Japan. The lighthouse is located inside the Taejongdae Park, which is surpassingly beautiful, with magnificent cliffs and spectacular views. The lighthouse itself is several hundred feet above the water, and is part of the park […]

Busan’s Princess Hwangok Mermaid

A 4-ton bronze mermaid statue of Princess Hwangok was installed near Doengbaek beach in 1974, but was badly damaged by Typhoon Thelma in 1987. A replica sculpture was created and installed in the original location in 1989. The Princess Hwangok Mermaid of Doengbaek. Photo © by Laura Raymond. The statue is 8 ft high. The […]

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