# Feejee Mermaid on display in Colorado may shock and intrigue—but no longer considered a 'missing link'

- Source: Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
- Published: 2026-11-04T22:20:06+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-11-feejee-mermaid-display-colorado-intrigue.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/feejee-mermaid-on-display-in-colorado-may-shock-and-intrigue-but-no-lo-130543/

Mermaids have inhabited world folklore and mythology for centuries. Ancient Babylonians worshiped Oannes, a human-fish hybrid; sirens populated Greek mythology; and fairy tales such as "The Little Mermaid" have made this figure a pop culture icon.

_Ground Level News shows a short summary only; the full article and all rights belong to Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories._