Drawings of Mermaids - Gorgeous Protectors of the Sea

Mermaids are a well-known mythological creature that appear in folklore around the world. Depending on the local legend, they can be seen as either benevolent or as ill omens. Regardless, they’re typically depicted as beautiful young women.

The mermaid witch Oktavia von Seckendorff (from Puella Magi Madoka Magica) looks adorable in the illustration below… Are there any other iconic mermaid characters that you can think of?