Thesaurus Term/Concept: MERMAID
| Identifier | 171357 |
|---|---|
| Class | COMPONENTS |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A female figure, half human and half sea creature, frequently found in carvings and wall paintings in both ecclesiastical and secular settings. Often depicted with a mirror or comb. Believed to represent variously the power and danger of the sea, of femin |