Mermaids of Elder days: Mermaids of the ancient and classical world

We look at the mermaid myths and legends of the ancient and classical world focusing on the Mediterranean cultures like Greece and Rome but also discussing Babylon and even a story from Carthage!
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[@davidheitzenrater9027]

It's funny, Alexander had no problem drinking everything else (it is suspected he maybe drank himself to death), but when it comes to the water of Immortality he went "Eh, maybe later".

[@krinsbez]

OK, let's try this again. 1:10 well they only have one major body of water and it's full of hippos and crocodiles, so... ; 2:10 what IS the difference between merman and fishman? ; 2:40 same ; 2:50 wut ; 4:00 I say again, Show The Word On The Screen! ; 5:00 I guess generational conflict is universal? ; 6:24 so is Triton an individual or a species? ; 7:24 I always wondered where the fish part came in ; *:07 another video we need to cover ; 8:31 I love these guys already ; 9:58 What is it with the Ancient Greeks and divine bestiality? ; 11:15 Of course there is ; 12:04 WHAT ; 12:55 Oh boy ; 14:13 oof

[@frigidmagi]

2:10 question for the purpose of this series having a clear hybrid nature as opposed to being a fish on legs. 5:00 question, yes. 6:24 question, also yes. 9:58 question I don't know and at this point I'm afraid of the answer.

[@rbidwell1981]

Hey are you gonna get into the Naga any?

[@frigidmagi]

I was kind of feeling like they were their own separate thing, not mermaids but I can put up a poll if you'd like