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mermaid

The mermaid or merman is a favorite symbol of seafarers or anything related to the sea. Both are symbols of eloquence. A merman is also referred to as a triton and the image of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, is very similar. It is often borne by seafarers as protection against the perils of the deep. In heraldry the merman is usually found as a supporter and less often as a charge on a shield. Siren is occasionally used as an alternate name for mermaid. The mermaid is much more common and is usually represented with the traditional mirror and comb in her hands. A melusine is a mermaid with two tails disposed on either side of her, a symbol that is commonly found in German heraldry.

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