Mermaids have found their way into songs, movies, and literature.. One of my favorite poems is The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock. It was written by T.S. Eliot whose last name, of course, begins with E. Here are the final verses: Egypt also begins with E which is where Hungarian explorer Laszlo Almasy […]
Blogging A to Z
D is for Disney
It is D day as the A to Z Blog Challenge continues through the alphabet. My theme this year is “Living in a Mermaid World.” Many people’s notions about mermaids come from Disney so that’s where we’re headed today. When I was a child, there were mermaids who sat on rocks and swam around […]
C is for Columbia
Welcome! It’s Monday and Day 3 of the A to Z blog challenge. Today we’re heading to Columbia to learn about La Sirena De Hurtado, en Valledupar, Colombia. The Guatapuri River in Valledupar, Columbia is considered one of the most beautiful rivers in Columbia. But, children are warned to stay away from the river, especially […]
B is for Brazil
B is for Brazil Brazil is home to a mermaid named Iara who, according to Tupi Indian mythology, is considered to be the “Mother of the Rivers.” She is beautiful with dark hair and green eyes. She uses her enchanting voice to lure men into the water where they drown. Iara is said to […]
A is for Atargatis, Assyria, Aquamarine, and Aqualiscious
Mermaids inhabit stories, poems, legends, and folklore. It seems that nearly everywhere there’s an ocean (and some lakes) there’s an account of a mermaid. This month for the 2016 A to Z Blog Challenge I am going to explore and celebrate these fascinating creatures. Dive in and join me! A is for Atargatis, the […]