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Although tales of mermaids have existed in legend for thousands of years, the mermaid regained popularity with the 1989 release of Disney's film, The Little Mermaid.
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Fast Facts
- A mermaid is a mythological creature with a woman's head and upper body and a fish's tailEncyclopedia Mythica: Mermaid
- According to myth, Mermaids lured sailors into a watery grave with their hypnotic singingEncyclopedia Mythica: Mermaid
- The word mermaid is a compound of mere, the Old English word for sea, and maid
- Ariel was the animated mermaid character in Disney's The Little MermaidDisney Archives: Ariel, The Little Mermaid
- Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale of The Little Mermaid was originally published in 1836 Gilead.org: The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen
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Costume Tips
The defining item in a mermaid costume is a stylized fish tail, which can be purchased or made at home. Mermaid costumes also often include a seashell bra and long, flowing hair (natural or wig). Accessories and embellishments include marine-themed jewelery and accents such as pearls, seashells and starfish. -
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Child's Pink Mermaid Costume - Small - $25.30
Your little girl will feel like a flowing mermaid in this one-piece pink dress. The attached wrist bands create a flow of pink magic. This original costume design will have her singing in the sea! Includes polyester Pink dres...
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Silk Mermaid Costume - Small - $59.95
Your child will literally glide while wearing this silk mermaid costume. The deep, luxurious ocean colors and the feel of the smooth, cool silk will encourage your child to express her ocean mermaid dreams again and again! Silk fabric impor...
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Hot chicks in mermaid costumes, frolicking about for my entertainment. It doesn't get better than that. :) http://bit.ly/TR7ut
@TheFishGeek | July 05, 2009 08:33 PM -
@BunnyMandala no man like real fake mermaids in fake mermaid costumes but with real swimming ..pix in a bit
@HoeZaay | July 03, 2009 02:24 PM -
just getting ready to make costumes for the school production of the little mermaid......
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