The Magic And The Reality A Naiad, an enchanting water nymph, dances in an underwater lily pad garden.
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Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
The mythological story of the Roman water nymph Sabrina was written in the 12th century, and a statue depicting her has been on display in Britain since the 1800s.
In body and scowl, Paquita radiated like the Disney villain Ursula — a character also inspired by a drag queen, famed actor and performer Divine — but in spirit and heart was far from the sea-dwelling witch who stole an innocent mermaid’s voice.
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Alex Zaragoza,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
The mermaids are back at Camden's Adventure Aquarium.
The event is actually about 5 miles to the north, along Interstate 70, where its performances will hopefully overpower the sirens and 18-wheeler horns crowding that busy stretch.
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John Wenzel,
The Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2025
If necessary, the agent will activate the siren and spotlight as a deterrent and contact local law enforcement.
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