mermaids 3D Model Collection

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In one convenient collection, you can buy all of these models at a lower price, just $80 for everything. In many cultures around the world, from the Near East to Europe, Asia, and Africa, stories tell of an aquatic creature that has the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish - known as a mermaid in folklore. Mermaids in ancient Assyria turned into fish-tailed creatures out of shame for killing their human lovers. Some legends say they're associated with disasters like floods, storms, shipwrecks, and drownings, while others tell of mermaids granting favors or falling in love with humans. Mermen are male mermaid-like figures in folklore, often shown alongside their female counterparts. Though mermen get less attention than mermaids, they're considered to be just as common. People who collect stories call all mermaids and mermen "merfolk". They may have gotten the idea of fish-tailed creatures from Sirens, creatures in Greek mythology that originally had bird features but came to be seen with fish-like tails later on. Real-life mermaid sightings are usually manatees or similar sea mammals, but many people still claim to see them today. Even famous explorers like Christopher Columbus reported seeing mermaids on their travels. Mermaids have become a popular subject in art and stories over the years, inspiring operas, books, movies, and comic books, starting with a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen called "The Little Mermaid".