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Things We Actually Know About Mermaids - Video

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Things We Actually Know About Mermaids - Video

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This is a video that tells 10 facts about mermaids. Providing a lot of information with no evidence doesn't prove mermaids existence. This is an example of proof of verbosity where a significant amount of information is given to give an appearance that what they claim has to be true.

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10 Facts about Mermaids. These mythical creatures have been a part of legend for centuries. Mermaids have been all over the media in the last few years as they are plenty of sightings caught on tape, found inside of a shark, and documentaries trying to prove or disprove the legend of the mermaid.

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This website is an article that is suggesting a mermaids evolved from a species of apes, much like the earlier evolution of homo-sapiens, that were aquatic. The red flag appeal to authority would come into play here. Just because there is a person in a lab coat telling you things, it doesn't mean that you should believe them.

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Aquatic apes evolved to live in water - new theory

Documentary claims 'radical strand to human evolution'

Sightings of mermaids are often ascribed to sea-weary mariners mistaking large animls such as manatees for the mythical creatures.

But a new theory suggests they might have seen 'sea apes' instead.

A separate strand of primates evolved to live in the sea, according to a new documentary - and sightings of the 'sea apes' were described as mermaids.

'It's a very radical theory on human evolution, but we have approached an age-old myth and really chased its origins,' Animal Planet's Charlie Foley told Fox News.

'It has been compiled in a way that is very compelling, making us think that mermaids might not just be mythical creatures.'

The 'aquatic ape' theory - that a separate strand of primates evolved to live in the sea is often dismissed as pseudoscience.

Early hominins certainly lived near the sea - and were sailing surprisingly early.

Stone Neanderthal tools dating back at least 100,000 years have been found on the Greek mainland and on the Greek islands of Lefkada, Kefalonia and Zakynthos, which means they must have been travelling in boats.

Fox's new documentary argues that as apes evolved into 'pre-human' hominins, some evolved to live in water.

This strand died out, but for a time, there were aquatic ape-like creatures.

'There are striking differences between us and other primates, yet many features we share with marine mammals, like the webbing between our fingers, which other primates don't have, a layer of subcutaneous fat, and a loss of body hair,' says Foley.

'We also have an instinctive ability to swim, and control over breath. Humans can hold breath up to 20 minutes, longer than any other terrestrial animal.'

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Were mermaids real? New theory suggests 'aquatic apes' might account for legends

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Aquatic apes evolved to live in water - new theory Documentary claims 'radical strand to human evolution' Sightings of mermaids are often ascribed to sea-weary mariners mistaking large animls such as manatees for the mythical creatures. But a new theory suggests they might have seen 'sea apes' instead.

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Mermaids Are Real: 7 Places Where You Can See Real Live Versions of Fish People - Website

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Mermaids Are Real: 7 Places Where You Can See Real Live Versions of Fish People - Website

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This website features a list of 7 places that people can visit to see 'Real Mermaids'. These sightings can't be explained because there has been no proven photographic evidence that mermaids are real. None of these places are actually proven to be where real mermaids have been seen; each destination is unknown.

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For centuries, mermaids have captured the imagination of both sailors and landlubbers, fascinated by the idea of hidden fish people beneath the waves. Yet the exact nature of these underwater humans has varied pretty wildly over the years. Even though the fantastical beings are clearly fiction, there are still places all over the world where you can visit actual mermaids in some form or another whether they are Barnumesque hokum, frolicking manatees that inspired the myth in the first place, and even some South Korean fisherwomen that have come to be known as mermaids. All across the world, mermaids are real!

If the legends surrounding this hideous little goblin found in Japan's Tenshou-Kyousha Shrine are to be believed, it may be the oldest mermaid on this list. As the story goes, this creature is 1,400-years-old and once appeared to a local prince claiming to have once been a regular fisherman who was cursed after fishing in protected waters. The mermaid is said to have asked the prince to build the shrine as a reminder of his mistake, displaying the cursed corpse for all to see. However this is more likely a taxidermy abomination.

(Photo: Justin Arnold on Atlas Obscura) (Photo: Walter on Flickr)
(Photo: Walter/Flickr)
Possibly one of the least expected places to see so-called mermaids is in the waste water pools of this Florida power plant. It is widely believed that the myth of the mermaid is primarily inspired by manatee sightings as the bulbous, fleshy sea-cows gracefully floated beneath the waves. A large group of the animals continues to do so today outside of this Florida power plant as the heated waste water from the facility drains out and creates a comfortable environment for the creatures, which from such a close vantage point, are definitely some unattractive mermaids.
(Photo: Wikimedia Commons) (Photo: Eviatar Bach on WikiCommons) (Photo: Robin Wendell on Flickr) (Photo: Nervous Energy on Flickr)
This classic feejee mermaid located in Vermont's quaint Nature Museum was taken from a fraternal lodge. The ugly beast bears all the hallmarks of a Barnum-esque hybrid from the sickly fish tail to the desiccated body, cobbled together from unknown animal parts. Although the likely culprit is some type of small monkey. Unlike many feejee mermaids, this one has a mustache, although its hard to say whether facial hair is a gender indicator within fake mermaid physiology. It should be noted that this little guy is held in storage in the museum's basement but brought out from time to time.

As opposed to the other creatures on this list, these South Korean "mermaids" are actually just human women who come to be known as impressive fisherpeople. Flipping the traditional South Korean gender roles, the "Haenyo" of Jeju-Si island are responsible for the community's fishing duties, earning their fantastical nicknames thanks to the practice of free-diving for their catches. Unfortunately the traditional practice is nearing extinction due to the younger generation increasingly leaving the island to work in the bigger cities. This of course has left only elderly fisherwomen to continue on as the Jeju Mermaids, although their age makes them only the more incredible.

This is the only merMAN on the list, but you can hardly tell by looking at him. This feejee-mermaid-type chimera, located in a Canadian shop was said to either have been acquired or actually created by the store's original proprietor, Norman Luxton. The gross looking monster, with its clearly carved grimace is a far cry from the lovely merpeople of legend, but it is beloved none the less.

Florida's "City of Mermaids" is probably the closest one is going to get to seeing the idealized Western version of a sea maiden in the flesh. Since 1947, the tiny town, with its population in the single digits, has been nome to a live mermaid show where women don glittering tails and flit around a giant aquarium that is fed by a natural spring. The mayor of the little berg is even a former performer from the city, making Weeki Wachi possibly the only city in the world to be governed by a mermaid.

This is of course the quintessential mermaid from which most all other mermaids are judged. The famous Copenhagen statue was inspired by the Hans Christian Anderson tale of a comely mermaid falling in love with the surface world. The statue is the essential vision of a mermaid as the Western world knows them. A beautiful young girl on top, and a massive fish on the bottom. A classic.

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Mermaids Are Real: 7 Places Where You Can See Real Life Versions of Fish People

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For centuries, mermaids have captured the imagination of both sailors and landlubbers, fascinated by the idea of hidden fish people beneath the waves. Yet the exact nature of these underwater humans has varied pretty wildly over the years.

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This photograph is of an Ancient Greek coin featuring Demetrius III Eucaerus' head on one side and the Greek mermaid goddess Atargatis on the other. A red flag for this coin would be ancient wisdom. Some people believe that if ancient people believed something to be true, than it must be. An example of ancient wisdom is that a goddess from an ancient culture that was important enough to get her image on coins must have some importance to her; so mermaids must be real.

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This is a painting that depicts a pirate captivated by a mermaid. Mermaid are possibly one of the most popular mythical creatures depicted in art. There is so much mermaid content constantly being created, from videos to artworks, that mermaids have become a well known mainstream topic. This constant exposure to mermaids through art is proof of verbosity; without all of the ancient art surrounding mermaids there wouldn't be such a huge profit made off of the idea.

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Mermaid: Myth and Reality provides some history of Mermaids along with an explanation of what mermaids are. This video is subject of proof of verbosity. The narrator gives the entire history of mermaids in under 15 minutes skipping over the fact that most stories are just folktales. The large quantity of bias information could conclude in watchers assuming that all points made in this video are fact; not fiction.

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The Beastiary - Mermaid: Myth and Reality

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In this video we take a look at one of the more popular mythical creatures of our culture: the mermaid. Since time immemorial man has been fascinated with the creature, committing paintings books and whole films to the various aspects of the creatures myth.

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This website explains the history and origins of mermaids and sirens with 'rare video footage of a mermaid swimming'. This object is an example of emotional connection. The group that wrote this claims that their Vice-President is a 'Demi-Mermaid'; descended from a long line of royal mermaid blood. The information that is stated is believed to be their personal experience and knowledge.

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A sketch of the famous Feegee (Fiji) mermaid put on display by P.T. Barnum in 1842. Possibly one of the most well-known mermaids hoaxes in history proven to be the top half of an ape sown onto the tail of a fish. People wished for the Feegee mermaid to be real because of simplicity. They wish to believe the easiest thing that is presented to them; if they are told the Feegee mermaid is real they will believe that the Feegee mermaid is real.

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Mermaid Sightings Throughout History - Video

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Mermaid Sightings Throughout History - Video

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This video speaks about the legends of mermaid sightings throughout history and speaks about how it is possible that mermaids could 'stay hidden'. This video is part of a controversial documentary series created by Animal Planet; the controversy behind it is that the main plot line was completely fabricated and a hoax. In this video confusion of correlation with causation can be applied when they are saying that all of the old art and legends of mermaids prove that they are real.

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Mermaid Sightings Throughout History | Mermaids