| Meermin | |
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| Groennewijf, a painting depicting the Purmermeer mermaid. | |
| Province | Friesland, Noord Holland, Zeeland |
| City | Edam, Haarlem, Westenschouwen
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Througout Dutch history, several tales have been told about the Meermin (also known as a Zeemeermin) and her male counterpart the Meerman. She is known to be a vain creature, often combing her hair or using a mirror. When mermaids don't tend to their appearance, they like to sing.[1] Encounters with humans often ended up being quite tragic, like the mermaid of Edam and the more renowned story of Westenschouwen.