A Mer-Family
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A Mer-Family
A Mer-mother and her mer- children peer over a gentlemans shoulder to find out whats going on in the world Date: 1903
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Find Folklore Gentleman Humans Peer Shoulder
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A Peek into the Human World - A Mer-Family Gathers Curiosity (1903) In this photograph, a mer-mother and her mer-children, with their ethereal, iridescent scales shimmering in the dim light, gather curiously around a gentleman, peering over his shoulder to catch a glimpse of the human world. The year is 1903, and the scene unfolds in a mystical underwater realm, where folklore and reality intertwine. The mer-mother, with her long, flowing hair and gentle, knowing expression, watches intently as her children lean in closer to the man, their eyes wide with fascination. The mer-children, with their delicate fins and innocent expressions, are filled with wonder as they observe the human world through the lens of the gentleman's newspaper. The gentleman, oblivious to the presence of the mer-family, is engrossed in the news, unaware that he is providing a window into a world beyond his own. The intricate details of the mer-mother's headdress and the mer-children's finned arms add to the enchanting atmosphere of the image, transporting us to a time when the lines between myth and reality were blurred. This photograph, a rare glimpse into the mermaid folklore of the early 20th century, is a testament to the enduring power of imagination and the fascination that the unknown holds for us. It invites us to ponder the mysteries of the deep and the connections that bind us all, whether human or mer, to the world around us.
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