Dive into the depths of ancient myths with "Yeti To Rumble Podcast" Episode 19: Mermaids of Assyria and Scotland's Deadly Kelpie! From the goddess Atargatis' tragic love turning her into a fish-tailed temptress, to the shape-shifting water horse that lures victims to watery graves—uncover global sightings, eerie hoaxes like Barnum's Feejee Mermaid, hidden powers, vulnerabilities, and the science debunking these seductive sea horrors. Are they real, or just warnings from the waves? Tune in for chills, folklore facts, and lesser-known twists that will hook you!

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