An examination of a mummified Japanese mermaid or "ningyo" conducted by a university yielded surprising details about the specimen. Researchers from the Okayama Folklore Society (OFS) [...]
For decades, the mummified remains of a creature resembling a small mermaid have been worshipped at a temple in Asakuchi, Japan, but scientists have long suspected that the mermaid mummy was actually man-made.
A small "mermaid" mummy resembling a hybrid of a monkey and a fish was kept in an ancient Japanese temple for many years. However, modern research has been able to reveal some information about the object, while raising new questions.
The long-standing mystery surrounding a mummified mermaid kept at a Japanese temple has finally been solved. Thanks to a combination of dating and scanning technology, the mermaid has been exposed as a clever fake. Hold onto your fins for this incredible revelation!