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Mermaid
A mermaid is a mysterious water creature that appears as a beautiful young woman with long flowing hair, often a greenish hue, as if she has just risen from the depths of rivers and lakes. Her hypnotic eyes and enchanting voice are able to attract the attention of travelers, luring them closer to the water. Mermaids live in water bodies - rivers, lakes, ponds, where you can see them at dusk or at night when they come ashore to sing their sad songs.
According to legends, girls who tragically died in the water or died young became mermaids. Their souls could not find peace and returned to the world of the living in the form of these charming but dangerous creatures. Mermaids can be friendly, but they are also able to lure people into the water, maintaining their mysterious and dual nature.
They protected themselves from mermaids by carrying wormwood with them, which scared them away with its smell. A red thread or ribbon around the wrist or neck was often used, as the color red was considered a powerful amulet. Garlic also served as protection and was worn in the pocket or around the neck to keep mermaids away.
People read special conspiracies and prayers, especially during Mermaid Week, to create spiritual protection. Water bodies were avoided as mermaids were particularly active near water at this time. Another protective method was to wear clothes inside out to confuse the mermaids. Iron objects were also used as charms, as mermaids feared them.
According to legends, girls who tragically died in the water or died young became mermaids. Their souls could not find peace and returned to the world of the living in the form of these charming but dangerous creatures. Mermaids can be friendly, but they are also able to lure people into the water, maintaining their mysterious and dual nature.
They protected themselves from mermaids by carrying wormwood with them, which scared them away with its smell. A red thread or ribbon around the wrist or neck was often used, as the color red was considered a powerful amulet. Garlic also served as protection and was worn in the pocket or around the neck to keep mermaids away.
People read special conspiracies and prayers, especially during Mermaid Week, to create spiritual protection. Water bodies were avoided as mermaids were particularly active near water at this time. Another protective method was to wear clothes inside out to confuse the mermaids. Iron objects were also used as charms, as mermaids feared them.