Today we take a look at the similarities and differences in the mermaid myths found across many cultures through time and geography. Fishmen, merpeople, water spirits, and manatees can all be found here, as well as the ever present commentary of Pliny the Elder.Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/teach-me-something">http://supporter.acast.com/teach-me-something</a>.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Today we take a look at the similarities and differences in the mermaid myths found across many cultures through time and geography. Fishmen, merpeople, water spirits, and manatees can all be found here, as well as the ever present commentary of Pliny the Elder. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/teach-me-something. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we take a look at the similarities and differences in the mermaid myths found across many cultures through time and geography. Fishmen, merpeople, water spirits, and manatees can all be found here, as well as the ever present commentary of Pliny the Elder.Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/teach-me-something" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://supporter.acast.com/teach-me-something</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Comparative Mythology Pt IV: Women Should Be Wary of Bodies of Water

On this podcast we find topics that inspire our curiosity and reflect our passions. Have you ever heard a cool fact or seen something intriguing and thought, "I'd really like to know more about that"? Well that happens to us a lot, but what's the point of learning cool things if you have no one to share them with? On Teach Me Something we are committed to lifelong learning, and taking you along for the journey.Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/teach-me-something">http://supporter.acast.com/teach-me-something</a>.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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On this podcast we find topics that inspire our curiosity and reflect our passions. Have you ever heard a cool fact or seen something intriguing and thought, "I'd really like to know more about that"? Well that happens to us a lot, but what's the point of learning cool things if you have no one to share them with? On Teach Me Something we are committed to lifelong learning, and taking you along for the journey. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/teach-me-something. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this podcast we find topics that inspire our curiosity and reflect our passions. Have you ever heard a cool fact or seen something intriguing and thought, "I'd really like to know more about that"? Well that happens to us a lot, but what's the point of learning cool things if you have no one to share them with? On Teach Me Something we are committed to lifelong learning, and taking you along for the journey.Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/teach-me-something" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://supporter.acast.com/teach-me-something</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Comparative Mythology Pt IV: Women Should Be Wary of Bodies of Water