Humanoid deities with fish-like tales, worshipped by the Dogon tribe of Mali.

Encyclopedic article on the female mythological aquatic creature, including sections on fiction, history, art and literature.

A draft paper on African water spirits.

Mermaids, water sprites, and demons from various cultures.

Article on the mythology and historical views of the mermaid, by Scarlett deMason.

Article by Peg Aloi, describing the mythos of mer creatures.

From a narrative psychology perspective, traditional tales, excerpts, and an annotated bibliography; mermaids in art.

Article on reported mummified remains of Edo-period Japan.

Collection of legends from different cultures around the world.

Descriptive summary.

Folk tales of local Cornwall legends, including "The Mermaids of Zennor" and "The Mermaid's Vengeance."

Mythology, modern science, literature, and anatomy in relation to international and historic variations.