Why Manatees are not the source of the mermaid legends
You often hear that Florida's beloved "sea cow", aka the West Indian Manatee, is a probable source for the mermaid legend. This you hear mostly from P.C. environmentalist types. Well meaning as they may be, they are sadly misguided. Being a mermaid myself, I can state emphatically that I am not, nor have I ever been, a cow (even when I was overweight!). Yes we are both marine mammals, but we are as different from each other as Humans are from the other land mammals. But regarding the legends, let us make note of the following:
MermaidsSpotted on rocks basking in the sunOften seen holding a mirror Often seen combing their long hair Sing beautiful siren songs to lure sailors to their doom Have multicolored tails with glittering fish scales
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ManateesUnable to climb out of the waterNo opposable thumbs!! No hair except for a few whiskers in the front Can't carry a tune Are gray all over
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Finally, for those of you who may still be having trouble:
 Mermaid |
Not a Mermaid |
