What Did Columbus Find in the Caribbean?? 🧜🏼‍♀️

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his voyages across the Caribbean in 1493, Christopher Columbus chronicled an encounter he believed to be with mermaids. In his journal, he remarked on their distinctly human-like faces but admitted they were not as enchanting as folklore suggested. Modern historians and marine biologists now believe he was most likely seeing manatees. These gentle giants, often called “sea cows,” can appear humanoid at first glance—particularly when their heads and forelimbs breach the water’s surface. Despite the comedic mix-up, Columbus’s reports helped fuel age-old mermaid myths that trace back to ancient Greek tales of sirens. Such confusion underlines the power of human imagination, especially in uncharted territories. Even a seasoned explorer like Columbus wasn’t immune to the allure of mythic creatures. It’s a reminder that many legendary sightings can be rooted in real-world encounters, shaping how we blend myth and reality throughout history.

[kishorek]

Actually Dude What is the difference between the Dugong and the Manatees🤔?

[Imasasquatch]

He said they looked like men, he didn't say they looked like a walrus. There have been reports of mermaid like creatures in the Caribbean that match his description.

[daprdalen]

He did not mistake water dog walrus cows for mermaid sirens

[randalljames]

I heard they were bangin those things before they got some women shipped out there.

[LordChaos-fcbk]

Soooo... Columbus was either very nearsighted...

...or really, really stupid.