” Thessalonike — Sister of Alexander The Great “  …  Artist Not Identified

A popular folk legend in Greece which existed before the 20th century is about Alexander and his sister the mermaid. After the death of Alexander his sister Thessalonike was transformed into a mermaid and wanders in the seas. When she sees a boat she stops and asks the sailors “Is king Alexander alive?”. Those who say no he isnt alive she drowns them into the sea. But those who say “yes King Alexander lives and reigns and the whole world he dominates” are passing through with safety.

(Source: iaonas.blogspot.com)

” The Argo — Replica “  …. A full size replica of the ship, Argo, used by Jason and the Argonauts in the quest for the ‘golden fleece’.

Another view of this replica is here:  http://discoveryenterprise.wordpress.com/category/jason-and-the-golden-fleece/ 

(Source: smh.com.au)

” Siren “   …..   Artist:  Cyn

The Sirens sang their captivating songs in dangerously rocky coves while basking in the sun. Lonely sailors who heard the Siren’s song could not resist its call, and, oblivious to the danger, would sail their ships straight into a watery graveyard. I’m sure they didn’t *really* mean any harm…

(Source: worth1000.com)

” The Beautiful Melusine “  ….  Artist:  Julius Huebner, Germany [1844]

(Source: childrenofarthur.wordpress.com)

venusmilk:

venusmilk:

The heroes: or, Greek fairy tales for my children, 1855 
Illustrations by M. H. Squire & E. Mars

The Argonauts and the sea nymphs.

I could only find this one book by these artrists, if anyone finds more please  share!

erosart:

Sounds of the Cosmos by *Gorrem

” Kadal Kanni “  …  South Asian Mermaid by Wolfberry Studio (Copyright 2011)

See more of this Artist’s work here:  http://wolfberrystudio.blogspot.com/

which-witch:

Benesch Knupfer - “Duel of the Tritons”

” Greco-Roman Mermaid “   …   Photocopy on plastic and mounted against gold foil by Artist: Peter Meller, California

” Newborn Unicorns Are Best Suckled On Mermaid Milk “  …  (Especially with orphaned unicorns !)   ….  From: “Milk Teeth”, a full color comic book by Artist:  Kate Allen

themerrowsseagarden:

Mami Wata - Mother Water
By Lila, Toulouse, France

” Persephone “  …..  Artist:  Ulafish on DeviantArt

” La Sirene — Marassas Trois “  ….  Haitian Vodou Banner made with sequins and beads … Artist: Roudy Azor, 2006

lakeoftranquilitylane:

“Balinese painting of Hanuman courting Ravana’s mermaid daughter”