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Half and half. In stories, a mermaid has the head and upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish, letting her swim through the sea.
Found everywhere. Mermaids appear in the folklore of many cultures, including Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
Just a legend. Mermaids are creatures of folklore, meaning they come from myths and stories passed down over many, many years.
Sea dwellers. As aquatic creatures, mermaids are imagined living in oceans, rivers, and other watery places.
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