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Why do people confuse sirens with mermaids?

Why do people confuse sirens with mermaids?

Fabulous Folklore with Icy

July 13, 201915m 28s

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Show Notes

Many think sirens were beautiful creatures who sang to lure sailors to their death. But why do images show them with fish tails when they were bird women? In this episode, we'll explore the original myths about the sirens, and investigate why their representation changed over the centuries.

See the images on the blog post - http://www.icysedgwick.com/sirens-mythology

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