Meanwhile, along his journey, Odysseus encounters iconic figures from Greek mythology, including the nymph Calypso, the sorceress Circe and the goddess Athena, all while striving to reunite with his family.
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Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
27 Dec. 2025
Signs of an infestation include fecal stains (black or rusty-looking spots) on fabrics, shed skins, or the adult bugs, which are oval, flat, reddish-brown and about 3/16-inch long or nymphs, which are yellowish and transparent, says Oi.
But their legacy still holds strong, even today; the Weeki Wachee mermaids are the closest thing Florida has to royalty.
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Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Descending deep beneath the surface without a breathing apparatus may look like a magic trick, like modern-day mermaids gliding effortlessly through the water.
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