Research Paper On Mermaids

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The legend of the Mermaid originated In Greece. The features and characteristics the Mermaid is commonly given as the top half of A girl or woman while the bottom half is a fish tail. Mermaids symbolize A world under the sea The mermaid is depicted literature and art as a beautiful girl who acts as a siren and crashes boats while in others they are beautiful and helpful instead of harmful. The legend of the originated in Asia. The features and characteristics of A Unicorn is a beast with a large, pointed, spiraling horn coming from its forehead A Unicorn symbolizes Magic The in literature and art a Unicorn is usually a Magical being whit great ability's and power. The legend of the originated in Greece The features and characteristics of the centaur …show more content…

The Lycanthrope symbolizes power in insanity The in literature and art a lycanthrope is a person who turns into a harry beast much like a wolf losing control and turning into a monster and when they return to reality after the sun rises the day after full moon they cant remember what happened. The legend of the originated in Greece The features and characteristics of the chimera is a goat, tiger and snake, hybrid that can breath fire. The chimera symbolizes the danger in fire. The in literature and art the chimera is an animal you dotn want to meet because you most likely will be burnt toast. The legend of the Basilisk originated in Europe The features and characteristics of the basilisk is a large reptile that roams the sewers. The Basilisk symbolizes Death from fear. The basilisk in literature and art is a large snake who kills people with its glowing eyes and can only be killed with its own venom. The legend of the Phoenix originated In Egypt as part of their story of creation The features and characteristics the Phoenix is commonly given as a large bird covered in

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