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    Writing a Paper on Mermaids

    Hey guys! So I've decided to write a short paper on mermaids (it's in another language so that's why it can be whatever I want). It will only be about 2 pages. So far this is my outline.

    I. Introduction

    II. What is a mermaid?
    A. Where the term came from
    B. Anatomy

    III. History
    A. Mythology
    B. Idea that female divers were considered mermaids (there is another thread here on this and I need to find it!)

    IV. Modern day mermaid
    A. Breath Holding
    B. Cosplay/ mermaiding/ mermaid community

    V. Conclusion

    What do you guys think? What else do you think I can add that is important to mermaids? I can't go too in depth about everything but I definitely want to hit the main points! Am I missing anything? Are there any cool facts you guys know of that I can include?


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    Senior Member Undisclosed Pod PearlieMae's Avatar
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    Cool! Japanese Pearl divers it's what you're looking for, and don't forget, manatees were also mistaken for mermaids!

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    Sounds good! Good luck!
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    Quote Originally Posted by PearlieMae View Post
    Cool! Japanese Pearl divers it's what you're looking for, and don't forget, manatees were also mistaken for mermaids!
    Yes, thank you! I'm definitely including the part about manatees in the mythology section too.


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    This sounds fun will you post the translation when you are done? lol

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    We've had big discussions on here about mermaid/merman reproduction (if you want to include that in your paper since it's kind of anatomy as well)

    Here
    http://mernetwork.com/index/showthre...-s-have-babies

    and here
    http://mernetwork.com/index/showthre...08-Mermaid-Sex
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    The elaborate theory on pearl divers is a thread in this subforum, "Origin of mermaid legends", on page 3.

    Good luck with your paper!

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    Don't forget the mermen. We exist and there would be no mermaids without us


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    Quote Originally Posted by Merman Arion View Post
    there would be no mermaids without us
    ^^ debatable, but it would be more boring without them for sure

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    Quote Originally Posted by caltuna View Post
    ^^ debatable, but it would be more boring without them for sure
    Looking for a tail slap maybe?


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    if you're doing anatomy make sure to mention one of the most important part of one, the spine. the spine is curtail to how one swim. what if those mermaids with two tails was a medical disorder or mutation?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Merman Arion View Post
    Don't forget the mermen. We exist and there would be no mermaids without us
    lol at least those of us who are attracted to mermaids ;-) Personally I am more into the mer in your giff lol

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