Episode 221 - RE-RELEASE: Mariner's Myths

It's a release from the vaults of Patreon bonus episodes! Recorded around this time last year, when Anna was too hot and sweaty and dreaming of the ocean, this is a goofy look at some miscellaneous mariners' myths! Learn who Jenny Haniver is, and why Amber never wants to meet her. Brush up on your boating superstitions. Plus, hear about some of the fascinating/bonkers/incredible bonus material available for all new subscribers!

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To learn more:

Historiae animalium (Biodiversity Library)

The Long, Strange Legacy of One of the World’s Earliest Fake Mermaids (Atlas Obscura)

Jenny Haniver: The Original Fake Mermaid (OddFeed)

What’s Behind the ‘No Bananas on a Boat’ Superstition? (Snopes)

Top 20 Sailing Superstitions (New Zealand Maritime Museum)

Umibōzu – The Sea Monk (Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai)

Black Mermaids: The Waters Beyond Eurocentric Mythology (Tor)