Mermaid

Today, we’ll be looking at mermaids. You’ve probably heard plenty of stories about them, and I’m certain I don’t need to paint you a picture of their human-top, fish-bottom bodies. But if you’re like me, and you grew up with Disney or Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale-take on these famous creatures, you might only know part of the story. Not all mermaids are stunning sea-dwellers with a heart of gold. This week’s story is called “The Mermaid and the Boy,” and it’s from Andrew Lang’s The Brown Fairy Book. This episode was researched and written by Lindsey Morse. Our theme music was composed by Graeme Ronald. Additional music: "Waterside Harmony" by Purple Planet is licensed under CC BY 3.0 / A derivative from the original work Finally, make sure to check out our sister show, Assassinations Podcast: www.assassinationspodcast.com. Visit our website: www.fabfigmentals.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/fabfigmentals Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/figmentals Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/fabfigmentals

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Each week on Fab Figmentals, we look at a different legendary creature by exploring its history and folklore. Each episode begins with a story, and then we take a look at the creature’s origins and how it’s been portrayed throughout the ages. We tackle the realm of beautiful beasts, curious creatures, and mythical monsters by looking at myths, legends, tales, and lore from all over the world. Please be advised that our stories are often more Brothers Grimm than Mother Goose; they may not be appropriate for little ears.