This panel is a survey of mythology surrounding "mermaids" and mermaid-like creatures. Half human, half fish, these beings exist between worlds and play a variety of roles in the stories in which they appear. Where and when did the concept of a "mermaid" arise, and how has it changed over the centuries? Join us as we discuss the tropes and how mermaids (and their close cousins) have appeared in literature, pop culture, and folklore.
