Merpeople (Mythology)

Merpeople are a species that have the upper-half human and lower-half fish these beings inhabit the death's of the Ocean. All though many are depicted as dangerous (sometimes even lethal using their voices to lore ships to there doom) but benevolent Merfolk exist and use their abilities to often times aid their allies and hinder their enemies.

Merpeople are also present in cultures and religions across the world.

Females are referred to as mermaids, while males are referred to as mermen.

Popular Culture
Over numerous centuries, many heroic merpeople have appeared in various forms of media.

Trivia

 * In some cultures, Merpeople are magical beings in similar too faires.