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MERMAY: OCEAN CONSERVATION QUOTE 13
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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Stories of mermaids have existed for thousands of years and span cultures across the world – from coastal settlements in Ireland to the landlocked Karoo desert in South Africa. The English word mermaid is a compound of “mere” (Old English for sea) and “maid” (a girl or young woman). With such a rich and varied history, the symbol of the mermaid is as changeable as the sea itself. In some cultures, the mermaid signifies life and fertility within the ocean. In others, she embodies the destructive nature of the water, luring sailors to their deaths — serving as an omen for storms, unruly seas and disaster. – Royal Museums Greenwich, "Mermaids and merpeople"
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