Mermaid tattoos are a great choice for anyone with a powerful attachment and love for the sea. They’re also powerful symbols of transformation and change thanks to the way they bring together the opposing elements of the land and the sea. 

For this reason, many people choose to get a mermaid tattoo as a way to commemorate a significant change in their lives, or perhaps a general acceptance of the evolving nature of life. 

Where does mermaid mythology come from? 

While most people may think of Disney’s depiction of a mermaid princess, stories of these mythical creatures date back all the way to the Sumerians, with the first written account coming form 1000 BCE. With such a long history it is little surprise that the meaning and significance of mermaids is broad and varied, although some associations are consistent throughout the centuries.

Many stories also tell of mermaids as enchantresses who often lured sailors to their graves, much like the Sirens in Homer’s Odyssey. Thanks to these myths and legends mermaids remain symbols of temptation and manipulation. 

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