Mysterious Mermaid Mummy Investigated By Scientists

Scientists are analyzing the remains of a mummified mermaid found in Japan. Credit: Kunio Ozawa

 For hundreds of years, this strange “mermaid mummy” has been kept at a temple where it was worshipped by believers hoping the enigmatic creature could bring them luck, happiness, and good health.

This strange, mummified creature has the upper body of a human and the lower body of a fish, but what is it? Is it an unknown species, a real mermaid-like those mentioned in myths and legends, or something else?

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