Ningyo

A ningyo is a mythical creature in Japanese folklore that resembles a fish with human-like features.
It is sometimes translated as "mermaid", but it can also be a male or a female.
Ningyo are said to have various abilities, such as granting longevity, causing disasters, or transforming into humans.
Some legends say that eating the flesh of a ningyo can make one immortal, but others warn that it can bring misfortune or death.
Ningyo are often depicted with golden scales, a monkey-like mouth, and a melodious voice.

A Ningyo is a mythical creature from Japanese folklore that has both human and fish-like features.

Though often translated as "mermaid", the term is not gender-specific and may include "mermen" as well.

The literal translation is "human-fish".

According to some legends, eating the flesh of a Ningyo can grant immortality, but it can also bring misfortune or disaster.

There are stories of Ningyo being captured, killed, or washed ashore, and causing wars, storms, or epidemics.

There are also stories of Ningyo falling in love with humans, or transforming into humans and living among them.

Ningyo is a name that means human fish
A creature of legend and folklore
Sometimes a mermaid, sometimes a merman
But always a wonder to behold

Ningyo can be found in ancient stories
Of temples, princes, and magic spells
They can bring good luck or bad omens
Depending on how they are treated well

Ningyo can also be made into dolls
With wood, lacquer, and cloth so fine
They are given as gifts or charms
To protect the children and the shrine

Ningyo is a name that reflects the culture
Of Japan and its rich history
It is a name that evokes the beauty
Of the sea and its mystery

Ningyo is a Japanese word that means "human-fish" and is often translated as "mermaid" in English.
However, ningyo are not exactly the same as the mermaids we are familiar with in Western culture.
Ningyo are a type of yokai, which are supernatural creatures, spirits, or demons in Japanese folklore.
Ningyo have various forms and features, but they usually have a human-like face and a fish-like body.
Some ningyo are beautiful and benevolent, while others are ugly and malevolent.
Ningyo are also associated with different legends and beliefs, such as bringing misfortune, granting immortality, or being the origin of pearls.

Therefore, ningyo are not simply mermaids, but a complex and diverse category of mythical beings in Japanese culture.
They have a long history and tradition, dating back to ancient times, and have influenced various forms of art and literature.
Ningyo are part of the rich and fascinating world of Japanese mythology, and reflect the diverse and imaginative aspects of the Japanese people.