Just Keep Swimming

Ever seen a creature that’s half-man and half-fish? Of course, we are familiar with merfolks: mermaids and mermen. These mythical beings have the upper bodies of a human but the lower extremities of fish. According to ThoughtCo, this concept came from the story of Atargatis, who transformed after feeling shameful for killing her lover.

These days, a lot of people understand that these are fictional characters that inspired countless works of art like “Aquamarine,” “Luca,” “The Shape of Water,” and “The Little Mermaid.” However, explorer Christopher Columbus swore that he saw them while he was on his voyage in the sea.