The Mermaid, also known as the mermaid, has long been one of our rich imaginary characters. So far, we often know the image of mermaid through Disney cartoon characters.

Mermaids usually have a female image, but mermaids also have a male image with DC's Aquaman character. Mermaids have a lot of interesting stories around, and let's take a look at "TOP 09 interesting facts about mermaids" with Coloring4k in the article below!

1. The “Original” Fish Goddess from Syria

In ancient Syria (about 1000 BC), there was a goddess named Atargatis. She was a fertility goddess, and the cult spread to Greece and Rome. Her image is associated with water (especially lakes) and fish. Atargatis is depicted in mermaid form, and is probably the "original" and most popular mermaid. Legend has it that she dived into a lake to become a fish, but only the lower half of her body was transformed.

2. Babylon's 'male' version of mermaid

Before people think of a beautiful mermaid, you will be surprised to know that the Babylonian sea god Oannes predates the Syrian mermaid Atargatis by several thousand years. Apparently, God Oannes has a body "half human, half fish". Oannes dwells in the Erythrean Sea and teaches people about art and science. You can find an oil painting depicting Oannes from the 8th century at the Louvre museum in Paris (France).

3. Various mermaid legends

Tales of mermaids have been passed down for generations in most cultures close to the waters. For example, 19th-century Europeans depicted mermaids as healers who provided healing potions to sailors; while African mythology tells of a mermaid named Yemaya, who is the goddess of water and a symbol of fertility, for water is the lifeblood of everything on land. The ancient Chinese told stories of mermaids who put fishermen into a coma as they sang enchanting songs.