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

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.

Source: [Phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2026-11-feejee-mermaid-display-colorado-intrigue.html)