Making short videos researching mermaid folklore travelling the world next stop Afria

[Cyrus the mermaid]

Hi
I'm Cyrus the mermaid,
I'm based in North England
I'm going with a flow which is getting me prepared for travelling the world in a vintage land rover with my film documentary friend. Just done the whole coastline of Scotland, part's or Bulgaria, England and Lanzarote. Sent a link to my first YouTube clip
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EimA55WXHx4&feature=youtu.be
Also on Instagram @thetalesofthemermaid
Facebook - Mermaid Tales
E-mail - thetalesofthemermaid@gmail.com
I've added myself on here to meet fellow mermaid also for support and collaborate with others. Currently trying to figure out how to make some pennies whilst on the road. Any suggestions? Thanks Merfriend

[Mermaid Kane]

This is so interesting! I am writing a research paper about mermaid lore and origins.

[Derek Broussard]

WOW! How great of an experience and I love the topic.

I've done a little bit of research; one origen that particularly love: In the prime age of navigation and sailing in western civilization ( arguably the time most of our folk lore and fairy tales come from) . Sailors did not know how to swim. Infact most believed that water was deadly. Most Americans during that time drank beer and not water, did not know how to swim and rarely washed in baths. So imagine to their surprise when the sailors sailed to Thailand and saw the Moken water people, or Japan and saw the Ama divers, or Indonesia and saw the Bajau.... All these divers have been reported in ancient text to dive for 15 minutes underwater ( current world record is 11 minutes).. I can imagine if I was not a naturalist that and grew up during this time, how easy it would be to believe that these people must be part fish.

For me this is an idea that I really love. It's easier to believe than confusing a manatee with a long hair beautiful woman, and as a freediver it fun knowing that my sport may have it's roots influencing such a fun lore.

[Cyrus the mermaid]

Hi Mermaid Kane,
I have just ordered this book may be helpful
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mermaids-Tale-Personal-Search-Love/dp/1553653777
I'd be very interested in reading your paper.
When I travelled around Scotland discovering the Selkies I was surprised with the huge connection with the seals. I spent 3 days on the same isolated beach spending every second with them. They were so inquisitive I really wanted to get in with them straight away but the sea was rough and I didn't know what they would be like with me in the water. Near the end of my trip I went for a swim not knowing there were any where near me then when they popped there heads up I was a little afraid but was one of the best experiences of my life as we played head nodding games with a pod of them. Tell me more and I'm open for suggestion of documentary ideas. :)

[Cyrus the mermaid]

Hi Derek. Wow for the information.
I've just started to look into all this any book suggestion from your books of knowledge. Like I say I'm always up to develop my creative ideas of what I should do whilst travelling the coastlines of the world. I have came across a few plaques along some of the shore telling some of the myths already and been sang a folk song or 2. I really feel I'm getting to know how the mermaids and their connection with each culture that I encounter and only at the start of my journey. Please have a watch of my youtube video, Instagram and Facebook page with the links above and let me know your thoughts.

[Cyrus the mermaid]

Hi Mermaid Kane,
I have just ordered this book may be helpful
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mermaids-Tale-Personal-Search-Love/dp/1553653777
I'd be very interested in reading your paper.
When I travelled around Scotland discovering the Selkies I was surprised with the huge connection with the seals. I spent 3 days on the same isolated beach spending every second with them. They were so inquisitive I really wanted to get in with them straight away but the sea was rough and I didn't know what they would be like with me in the water. Near the end of my trip I went for a swim not knowing there were any where near me then when they popped there heads up I was a little afraid but was one of the best experiences of my life as we played head nodding games with a pod of them. Tell me more and I'm open for suggestion of documentary ideas. :) please also have a watch of my youtube video and let me know your thoughts

[Mermaid Kane]

The video was really great! You are so lucky to have such a incredible experience.
Mermaid lore comes from all over the globe, as widespread as dragons. There are even North American native mermaid stories to look out for that are less known.

[Cyrus the mermaid]

Thanks mermaid Kane,
Looking forward to my next adventures in Spain then Africa in December to spend some time with the tribes. I'm sending a link to the next Olympic sport. Hopefully gonna try out for the team. Can see us doing this but with our tails on. OCTOPUSHING!!! Or MERMAID PUSHING https://youtu.be/CAYTN4JBLF4. Feel free to follow me on any of my social links above to see my progress

[Cyrus the mermaid]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EimA55WXHx4&feature=youtu.be
Have you had a little look at my youtube video and possibly give me some feedback. Thanks

[scobiedoo]

I also want to travel to Scotland and visit isolated places. Money is not a problem, but I will travel solo. So I guess it will be difficult to visit them.

[carlmarx]

There are no difficulties to arrange such a travel for one person. It will be a bit more expensive than half of the travel for two, but not too much. And you can check with Scottish Jeep Tours (https://wolfieadventures.com/) and send your booking request directly to them. My friends traveled with them to those beaches, and they said it was simply gorgeous!

[JOhanezJa]

Hi
I'm Cyrus the mermaid,
I'm based in North England
https://kobilabs.com/
I'm going with a flow which is getting me prepared for travelling the world in a vintage land rover with my film documentary friend. Just done the whole coastline of Scotland, part's or Bulgaria, England and Lanzarote. Sent a link to my first YouTube clip
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EimA55WXHx4&feature=youtu.be
Also on Instagram @thetalesofthemermaid
https://piktid.com/
Facebook - Mermaid Tales
E-mail - thetalesofthemermaid@gmail.com
I've added myself on here to meet fellow mermaid also for support and collaborate with others. Currently trying to figure out how to make some pennies whilst on the road. Any suggestions? Thanks Merfriend

Welcome aboard, Cyrus! It sounds like you have been having some amazing adventures! I'm sure there are lots of creative ways to make some money while traveling. Have you considered creating a Patreon page? Or maybe you could offer online classes or coaching? I'm sure you'll be able to come up with something - there are so many possibilities! Good luck and happy travels!