NatureBoff Posted July 19, 2013 #1 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I found this a fascinating read. The Curious Case Of The Orang Ikan Merbeings. Whether you believe they are possible are not, it is undeniable that half human/half fish beings are a recurring theme around the world and across cultural divides. There is an interesting case that was reported by Japanese soldiers from the Kei Islands of Indonesia in 1943. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Octopus Posted July 19, 2013 #2 Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) bald chickenhawk/turtle/lizard. Seems legit. Edited July 19, 2013 by phantasia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikko-kun Posted July 19, 2013 #3 Share Posted July 19, 2013 It's a kappa. And spotted by the japanese no less... haven't you watched any anime?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Octopus Posted July 19, 2013 #4 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I know what it is called. Doesn't make it real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatureBoff Posted July 20, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted July 20, 2013 It's worth remembering that artists' impressions of multiple eyewitness accounts of strange creatures are to be taken with a pinch of salt. The Victorian drawings of animals from the New World and distant lands were almost always far off the mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer_P Posted July 21, 2013 #6 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Just because someone reported it doesn't make it real, I could report I saw bigfoot outside my house, and make "evidence" and get media attention. Like these people did I doubt any mermaids exist, and if they do, i'll dye my hair green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clobhair-cean Posted July 21, 2013 #7 Share Posted July 21, 2013 The Victorian drawings of animals from the New World and distant lands were almost always far off the mark. Umm, what? Victorian era zoological illustrations were of such a high quality that they were only superseded by photography. The Victorian era is basically the second half of the 19th century, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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