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Western culture
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Western culture portrays mermaids as mythical, beautiful sea creatures with a human upper body and fish tail.
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Japanese culture
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In Japanese folklore, mermaids, known as 'ningyo,' are viewed as malevolent creatures associated with bad luck and misfortune.
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nautical culture
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Mermaids are associated with superstitious beliefs and luck for sailors and ships in nautical culture.
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China
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Chinese folklore views mermaids as ominous and portrays them differently than Western cultures.
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Europe
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Mermaids are a fantasy concept in European culture and are often depicted as beautiful creatures with a human upper body and a fish tail.
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Japan
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In Japanese folklore, mermaids are depicted as ominous and mythical beings.
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Pacific Island cultures
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In Pacific Island cultures, mermaids are part of traditional folklore and mythology, often depicted as ocean spirits and deities in stories and artwork.
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United States
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Mermaids in the United States are often associated with fantasy and horror genres and portrayed as mythical and otherworldly beings.
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European countries
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European cultures commonly depict mermaids as mythical creatures associated with the sea and maritime folklore.
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Russia
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In Russian folklore, mermaids are depicted as dangerous and malevolent creatures who lure sailors to their demise with enchanting songs.
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Scandinavia
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In Scandinavian culture, mermaids are often depicted as beautiful, benevolent creatures associated with the sea and natural beauty.
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fishing communities
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Mermaids are considered symbols of luck or omens at sea in fishing communities, featured in local maritime folklore.
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