In Greek mythology, sirens were depicted as beautiful, enchanting creatures with the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a fish or bird. They were known for their alluring voices, which they used to lure sailors to their deaths.

Ariel is the main protagonist of the Disney animated film 'The Little Mermaid'. She is a mermaid princess who dreams of living on land and falls in love with a human prince.

In Norse mythology, mermaids were known as 'marmaids' or 'hafgufa', which translates to 'sea women'. They were often depicted as beautiful, alluring creatures with long, flowing hair and fish-like tails.

In Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale 'The Little Mermaid', the mermaid protagonist is named Ariel. She falls in love with a human prince and gives up her voice in exchange for legs in order to be with him.

Emma is one of the three main characters in the Australian television series 'H2O: Just Add Water'. She is a mermaid who, along with her friends Cleo and Rikki, gains the ability to transform into a mermaid when in contact with water.

Margaret is the protagonist of the novel 'The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock' by Imogen Hermes Gowar. She is a mermaid who is rescued by a wealthy widow and brought to live in London.

In Celtic mythology, mermaids were known as 'selkies', which are mythical creatures that can transform from seals into humans. They are often depicted as beautiful, alluring creatures with long, flowing hair and fish-like tails.

Medli is a mermaid who appears in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker'. She is the leader of the Rito tribe and helps Link on his quest to save Hyrule.

Kahlen is the protagonist of the novel 'The Mermaid's Tale' by Karen Hesse. She is a mermaid who is captured by humans and forced to perform in a circus.

Ariel is a mermaid who appears in the popular television series 'Once Upon a Time'. She is the daughter of King Triton and falls in love with a human prince.

Ailin is the protagonist of the novel 'The Mermaid's Mirror' by Liana Liu. She is a mermaid who is cursed to become human every full moon.

Lulu is a mermaid who appears in the video game 'Final Fantasy X-2'. She is a powerful mage and a member of Yuna's party.

Chela is the protagonist of the novel 'The Mermaid's Song' by Nancy Farmer. She is a mermaid who is captured by humans and forced to perform in a circus.

Lyla is a mermaid who appears in the popular television series 'Mako Mermaids'. She is the leader of the pod of mermaids and helps Zac, a human boy who has become a merman, to adjust to his new life.

Kaia is the protagonist of the novel 'The Mermaid's Kiss' by Amanda Hocking. She is a mermaid who falls in love with a human boy.