Mermaids Are Merely Myths - 1361 Words

Mermaids are Merely Myths It is not rare to see mermaids depicted in forms of entertainment, it is quite common for the 21st century because it keeps people curious. Mermaids have been talked about since the 9th century and have certainly not lost the interest to the public eye. Mermaids are mythical creatures that have been argued to be real for centuries and have been portrayed in modern works such as movies, TV shows, and paintings. The early 1600s struck uproar and rumors about the half fish half human creature. Sailors would come back from long journeys talking about a beautiful maiden who had a scaling tale in the place of legs (â€Å"Radford†). The reason mermaids are an interesting topic is because they played a big part in Greek†¦show more content†¦The whole basis of mythology goes back to water and mythical creatures that mortals would never be able to discover. Delving into books about Greek and Syrian mythology, some form of dominance over water would be found. The formation of me rmaids in mythology revolves around goddess Atargatis who dove into the water to become a fish. However the magic in the lake would not allow her to give up her great beauty and only turned half of her body into a fish (â€Å"Radford†). The stories changed over time and eventually this story got blended in with Aphrodite and the birth of the astrological sign, Pisces. Eventually mythology was the basis of The Odyssey by Homer. Mermaids are very popular in modern culture. This includes popular movies and TV shows that young kids are watching. Some examples would be The Little Mermaid, Aquamarine, The Thirteenth Year, H20, and Peter Pan. All of the movies listed are directed towards a young audience. These movies have been watched by young children who experience the concept of mermaids very early in their lives. Mermaids have positive influences on children but some parents would disagree. One parent says â€Å"I regret the day I let my daughter watch The Little Mermaid†.(â€Å"I Regret the Day†) Her reasoning behind this statement is because her daughter became unhealthily obsessed with Ariel. The mother says she’s uncomfortable watching her two year old talk about marriage and finding