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* Like many mythological beings[[note]]''coughVAMPIRESANDFAEcough''[[/note]], merfolk-like legends were rarely benevolent, with very few exceptions . Like any historical conflict between different groups, there was probably mutual aggression from both sides, leading to human legends of dangerous mermaids/sirens/etc. But the scene with the merfolk approaching the submarine and putting its hand on the glass (in a clearly peaceful gesture), implies that some merfolk may have made peace with us, possibly giving rise to more benevolent mermaid stories.
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* Like many mythological beings[[note]]''coughVAMPIRESANDFAEcough''[[/note]], merfolk-like legends were rarely benevolent, with very few exceptions . Like any historical conflict between different groups, there was probably mutual aggression from both sides, leading to human legends of dangerous mermaids/sirens/etc. But the scene with the merfolk approaching the submarine and putting its hand on the glass (in a clearly peaceful gesture), implies that some merfolk may have made peace with us, possibly giving rise to more benevolent mermaid stories. Maybe the merfolk are sick of fighting and want peace.
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* Mermaids, in mythology, are sometimes portrayed as benevolent. This means that some merfolk still forgive us, despite the fact we have tried (and hinted at in the story, still trying) to wipe them out.
** Mermaids lure sailors to their deaths in mythology. Not exactly "benevolent".
** Like many mythological beings[[note]]''coughVAMPIRESANDFAEcough''[[/note]], merfolk-like legends were rarely benevolent, and the exceptions were often human first, as in stories where drowned women became water-sprites. Like any historical conflict between different groups, there was probably aggression from both sides, leading to human legends of dangerous mermaids/sirens/etc.
** Mermaids lure sailors to their deaths in mythology. Not exactly "benevolent".
** Like many mythological beings[[note]]''coughVAMPIRESANDFAEcough''[[/note]], merfolk-like legends were rarely benevolent, and the exceptions were often human first, as in stories where drowned women became water-sprites. Like any historical conflict between different groups, there was probably aggression from both sides, leading to human legends of dangerous mermaids/sirens/etc.
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* Mermaids, in mythology, are sometimes portrayed as benevolent. This means that some merfolk still forgive us, despite the fact we have tried (and hinted at in the story, still trying) to wipe them out.
** Mermaids lure sailors to their deaths in mythology. Not exactly "benevolent".
**Like many mythological beings[[note]]''coughVAMPIRESANDFAEcough''[[/note]], merfolk-like legends were rarely benevolent, and the exceptions were often human first, as in stories where drowned women became water-sprites. with very few exceptions . Like any historical conflict between different groups, there was probably mutual aggression from both sides, leading to human legends of dangerous mermaids/sirens/etc.mermaids/sirens/etc. But the scene with the merfolk approaching the submarine and putting its hand on the glass (in a clearly peaceful gesture), implies that some merfolk may have made peace with us, possibly giving rise to more benevolent mermaid stories.
** Mermaids lure sailors to their deaths in mythology. Not exactly "benevolent".
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** Like many mythological beings[[hottip:*:''coughVAMPIRESANDFAEcough'']], merfolk-like legends were rarely benevolent, and the exceptions were often human first, as in stories where drowned women became water-sprites. Like any historical conflict between different groups, there was probably aggression from both sides, leading to human legends of dangerous mermaids/sirens/etc.
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** Like many mythological beings[[hottip:*:''coughVAMPIRESANDFAEcough'']], beings[[note]]''coughVAMPIRESANDFAEcough''[[/note]], merfolk-like legends were rarely benevolent, and the exceptions were often human first, as in stories where drowned women became water-sprites. Like any historical conflict between different groups, there was probably aggression from both sides, leading to human legends of dangerous mermaids/sirens/etc.
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OK, maybe often was the wrong word to use.
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* Mermaids, in mythology, are often portrayed as benevolent. This means that the merfolk still forgive us, despite the fact we have tried (and hinted at in the story, still trying) to wipe them out.
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* Mermaids, in mythology, are often sometimes portrayed as benevolent. This means that the some merfolk still forgive us, despite the fact we have tried (and hinted at in the story, still trying) to wipe them out.
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* The RealLife co-operation between fishermen and dolphins in helping them capture fish is definitely a Crowning Moment, showing co-operation that only ''two sapient, intelligent species'' could engage in. If that activity doesn't prove dolphins are near-equals with humans in intellgence, nothing won't.
** Mermaids, in mythology, are often portrayed as benevolent. This means that the merfolk still forgive us, despite the fact we have tried (and hinted at in the story, still trying) to wipe them out.
*** Mermaids lure sailors to their deaths in mythology. Not exactly "benevolent".
** Mermaids, in mythology, are often portrayed as benevolent. This means that the merfolk still forgive us, despite the fact we have tried (and hinted at in the story, still trying) to wipe them out.
*** Mermaids lure sailors to their deaths in mythology. Not exactly "benevolent".
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* The RealLife co-operation between fishermen and dolphins in helping them capture fish is definitely a Crowning Moment, showing co-operation that only ''two sapient, intelligent species'' could engage in. If that activity doesn't prove dolphins are near-equals with humans in intellgence, intelligence, nothing won't.
** * Mermaids, in mythology, are often portrayed as benevolent. This means that the merfolk still forgive us, despite the fact we have tried (and hinted at in the story, still trying) to wipe them out.
*** ** Mermaids lure sailors to their deaths in mythology. Not exactly "benevolent"."benevolent".
** Like many mythological beings[[hottip:*:''coughVAMPIRESANDFAEcough'']], merfolk-like legends were rarely benevolent, and the exceptions were often human first, as in stories where drowned women became water-sprites. Like any historical conflict between different groups, there was probably aggression from both sides, leading to human legends of dangerous mermaids/sirens/etc.
** Like many mythological beings[[hottip:*:''coughVAMPIRESANDFAEcough'']], merfolk-like legends were rarely benevolent, and the exceptions were often human first, as in stories where drowned women became water-sprites. Like any historical conflict between different groups, there was probably aggression from both sides, leading to human legends of dangerous mermaids/sirens/etc.
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No. Sirens live on land, and eat sailors attracted to their song. Mermaids drag men to their death in the sea.
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*** Mermaids lure sailors to their deaths in mythology. Not exactly "benevolent".
*** You're getting mermaids mixed up with sirens.
*** You're getting mermaids mixed up with sirens.
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*** Mermaids lure sailors to their deaths in mythology. Not exactly "benevolent".
*** You're getting mermaids mixed up with sirens."benevolent".
*** You're getting mermaids mixed up with sirens.
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*** Mermaids lure sailors to their deaths in mythology. Not exactly "benevolent".
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*** Mermaids lure sailors to their deaths in mythology. Not exactly "benevolent"."benevolent".
*** You're getting mermaids mixed up with sirens.
*** You're getting mermaids mixed up with sirens.
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** Mermaids, in mythology, are often portrayed as benevolent. This means that the merfolk still forgive us, despite the fact we have tried (and hinted at in the story, still trying) to wipe them out.out.
*** Mermaids lure sailors to their deaths in mythology. Not exactly "benevolent".
*** Mermaids lure sailors to their deaths in mythology. Not exactly "benevolent".
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* The RealLife co-operation between fishermen and dolphins in helping them capture fish is definitely a Crowning Moment, showing co-operation that only ''two sapient, intelligent species'' could engage in. If that activity doesn't prove dolphins are near-equals with humans in intellgence, nothing won't.
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* The RealLife co-operation between fishermen and dolphins in helping them capture fish is definitely a Crowning Moment, showing co-operation that only ''two sapient, intelligent species'' could engage in. If that activity doesn't prove dolphins are near-equals with humans in intellgence, nothing won't.won't.
** Mermaids, in mythology, are often portrayed as benevolent. This means that the merfolk still forgive us, despite the fact we have tried (and hinted at in the story, still trying) to wipe them out.
** Mermaids, in mythology, are often portrayed as benevolent. This means that the merfolk still forgive us, despite the fact we have tried (and hinted at in the story, still trying) to wipe them out.
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* The RealLife co-operation between fishermen and dolphins in helping them capture fish is definitely a Crowning Moment, showing co-operation that only ''two sapient, intelligent species'' could engage in. If that activity doesn't prove dolphins are near-equals with humans in intellgence, nothing won't.
