Mermaid

:For the 1990 movie Mermaids, see Mermaids (movie).

Heraldry

In heraldry, the charge of a mermaid is commonly represented with a comb and a mirror, and blazoned as a 'mermaid in her vanity.' Mainly in Christian Heraldry though merfolk (i.e. mermaids and mermen) symbolized eloquence in speach

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A shield and sword-wielding mermaid (Syrenka) is the official Coat of Arms of Warsaw, the capital of Poland.

Related Topics:
Coat of Arms of Warsaw - Poland

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The personal coat of arms of Michaelle Jean, Canada's Governor General, features two Simbi, mermaid-like spirits from Haitian vodun, as supporters.

Related Topics:
Michaelle Jean - Governor General - Simbi - Vodun - Supporters

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