Oceanic Folklore

noun a mythical sea creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish

• The folklore of a mermaid is often found in various cultures around the world.
• I wish I could be a mermaid and swim in the ocean all day.
• Did you see that girl with the long hair? She looks like a total mermaid.
• Her voice was so enchanting, it was like listening to a mermaid sing.

noun a mythical creature that is half human and half fish, typically male

• The ancient myth of the merman has been passed down through generations.
• I saw a cool movie about a merman last night.
• That dude at the beach totally looks like a merman with his long hair and speedo.
• His ability to navigate both the land and sea earned him the nickname 'merman'.