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Three Famous Mermaids from History

April 21, 2017 By Mermaids of Earth Leave a Comment

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Human history is filled with mermaid legends. Men and women from just about every corner of the earth have spun yarns, written literature, and created art about creatures and spirits from the water. Some mermaid tales have revolved around spiritual beliefs, some have been about explaining the unexplainable, while others have acted as warnings about […]

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