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Jun 2024
44m 42s

MERMAID – Beautiful Monsters of the Deep

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Mermaids - mythical aquatic creatures typically depicted as having the upper body of a human female and the tail of a fish. They are often portrayed in folklore and popular culture as beautiful, enchanting beings who live in the sea, sometimes luring sailors to their doom with their captivating songs or appearance.

 

Tailypo - a small, eerie, and elusive creature from the hollers and mountains of Appalachia, distinguished by its long, bushy tail. Its glowing, piercing eyes shine ominously in the darkness, enhancing its unsettling presence.


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