The Fiji mermaid (also Feejee mermaid) was an object comprising the torso and head of a juvenile monkey sewn to the back half of a fish. It was a common feature of sideshows, where it was presented as the mummified body of a creature that was supposedly half mammal and half fish, a version of a mermaid. The original had fish scales with animal hair superimposed on its body with pendulous breasts on its chest. The mouth was wide open with its teeth bared. The right hand was against the right cheek, and the left tucked under its lower left jaw. This mermaid was supposedly caught near the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific. Several replicas and variations have also been made and exhibited under similar names and pretexts. The original object was exhibited by P.T. Barnum in Barnum's American Museum in New York in 1842 and then disappeared. It was assumed that it had been destroyed in one of Barnum's many fires that destroyed his collections.
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published: 22 Feb 2023
Mermaids
published: 08 May 2020
Always Be Careful Of The Dreaded Fiji Mermaid 😰 #interesting
published: 28 May 2024
Camera Captures Mermaid on Submersible | Mermaids
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published: 12 Jul 2013
Harvard's FeeJee mermaid
As Halloween costumes go, Ariel and the two-tailed Starbucks’ logo are standard mermaid fare. But those wanting to explore a spookier alternative have to consider the FeeJee mermaid. Origins unknown, the skeletal mythic creature made from monkey and fish parts has haunted the Peabody Museum of Archeology and Ethnology for more than 100 years. The story goes that P.T. Barnum purchased the original from a Japanese fisherman to feature in his circus sideshow. The Peabody’s creepy FeeJee, one of several versions believed to have been created around the same time, features reptile claws, teeth, and clay and papier mâché filler. All tricks, but no treats for this bare bones beauty.
published: 30 Oct 2017
The Fiji Mermaid
The Fiji Mermaid was supposedly caught off the coast of the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific. It was often described as hideous and ugly. It was a stuffed specimen, dried or mummified, Its skin was black and Simi translucent. It was around 3 feet long and was posed in an awkward stance. Its mouth was open, its tail turned over, and its arms thrown in the air, giving it the appearance of having died in great agony.
The Fiji Mermaid was instrumental in Barnum's success. Not only was it hugely popular, but it set the foundation for many of his later tactics for generating interest in his curiosities. So, what exactly is it?
Well, a CT scan of the mermaid on display at Harvard University's Peabody Museum reveals it is made up of wire armature, paper mâché, bone fragments and fish scales.
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published: 28 Sep 2020
Fiji Mermaid Scam
Step into the fascinating world of 19th-century hoaxes with our latest video, where we unravel the story of the Fiji Mermaid. Believed to be a real mermaid, this curiosity captivated the public when P. T. Barnum displayed it in his museum. However, the truth behind this supposed marine wonder was far more deceptive.
published: 31 Jan 2024
The Mystery of the Fiji Mermaid
Dive into the captivating tale of the Fiji Mermaid, one of the most intriguing curiosities of the 19th century. This video explores the bizarre story of how American sea captain Samuel Barrett Eades acquired a strange specimen from Japanese sailors, which was later displayed by the famed showman P.T. Barnum. Discover how the mummified body, combining the upper body of a monkey and the tail of a fish, fascinated the public and generated widespread media attention. Learn about the eventual debunking process by skeptics and scientists, and see how this legendary hoax continues to be remembered in modern museums and exhibitions. Join us as we unravel the mystery and legacy of the Fiji Mermaid!
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published: 01 Jun 2024
DEEP SEA HUNTING: MERMAID THE NEW EVIDENCE.
This video was shot by NOAA Scientist while they check the oil tank....they capture a mysterious creture in deep ocean 526 Metres.....In 2006.
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published: 08 Jun 2013
Mermaid filmed in Australia
A real mermaid seems to have been filmed in Australia
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A second camera captures what appears to be a Mermaid running into a deep sea diving vessel. | For more Mermaids, visit http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/mer...
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A second camera captures what appears to be a Mermaid running into a deep sea diving vessel. | For more Mermaids, visit http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/mermaids/#mkcpgn=ytapl1
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As Halloween costumes go, Ariel and the two-tailed Starbucks’ logo are standard mermaid fare. But those wanting to explore a spookier alternative have to consid...
As Halloween costumes go, Ariel and the two-tailed Starbucks’ logo are standard mermaid fare. But those wanting to explore a spookier alternative have to consider the FeeJee mermaid. Origins unknown, the skeletal mythic creature made from monkey and fish parts has haunted the Peabody Museum of Archeology and Ethnology for more than 100 years. The story goes that P.T. Barnum purchased the original from a Japanese fisherman to feature in his circus sideshow. The Peabody’s creepy FeeJee, one of several versions believed to have been created around the same time, features reptile claws, teeth, and clay and papier mâché filler. All tricks, but no treats for this bare bones beauty.
As Halloween costumes go, Ariel and the two-tailed Starbucks’ logo are standard mermaid fare. But those wanting to explore a spookier alternative have to consider the FeeJee mermaid. Origins unknown, the skeletal mythic creature made from monkey and fish parts has haunted the Peabody Museum of Archeology and Ethnology for more than 100 years. The story goes that P.T. Barnum purchased the original from a Japanese fisherman to feature in his circus sideshow. The Peabody’s creepy FeeJee, one of several versions believed to have been created around the same time, features reptile claws, teeth, and clay and papier mâché filler. All tricks, but no treats for this bare bones beauty.
The Fiji Mermaid was supposedly caught off the coast of the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific. It was often described as hideous and ugly. It was a stuffed spec...
The Fiji Mermaid was supposedly caught off the coast of the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific. It was often described as hideous and ugly. It was a stuffed specimen, dried or mummified, Its skin was black and Simi translucent. It was around 3 feet long and was posed in an awkward stance. Its mouth was open, its tail turned over, and its arms thrown in the air, giving it the appearance of having died in great agony.
The Fiji Mermaid was instrumental in Barnum's success. Not only was it hugely popular, but it set the foundation for many of his later tactics for generating interest in his curiosities. So, what exactly is it?
Well, a CT scan of the mermaid on display at Harvard University's Peabody Museum reveals it is made up of wire armature, paper mâché, bone fragments and fish scales.
You can find out more about where I bought my Fiji Mermaid from by visiting 'All Steamed Up' here; https://www.facebook.com/ianjarrellartist
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The Fiji Mermaid was supposedly caught off the coast of the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific. It was often described as hideous and ugly. It was a stuffed specimen, dried or mummified, Its skin was black and Simi translucent. It was around 3 feet long and was posed in an awkward stance. Its mouth was open, its tail turned over, and its arms thrown in the air, giving it the appearance of having died in great agony.
The Fiji Mermaid was instrumental in Barnum's success. Not only was it hugely popular, but it set the foundation for many of his later tactics for generating interest in his curiosities. So, what exactly is it?
Well, a CT scan of the mermaid on display at Harvard University's Peabody Museum reveals it is made up of wire armature, paper mâché, bone fragments and fish scales.
You can find out more about where I bought my Fiji Mermaid from by visiting 'All Steamed Up' here; https://www.facebook.com/ianjarrellartist
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Fact Analysis: Although careful research is implemented to assure accurate and correct information, sometimes it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction (or ‘humbug', as P.T. Barnum would say). If you find any information in this video inaccurate, please do let me know in the comment section below.
Step into the fascinating world of 19th-century hoaxes with our latest video, where we unravel the story of the Fiji Mermaid. Believed to be a real mermaid, thi...
Step into the fascinating world of 19th-century hoaxes with our latest video, where we unravel the story of the Fiji Mermaid. Believed to be a real mermaid, this curiosity captivated the public when P. T. Barnum displayed it in his museum. However, the truth behind this supposed marine wonder was far more deceptive.
Step into the fascinating world of 19th-century hoaxes with our latest video, where we unravel the story of the Fiji Mermaid. Believed to be a real mermaid, this curiosity captivated the public when P. T. Barnum displayed it in his museum. However, the truth behind this supposed marine wonder was far more deceptive.
Dive into the captivating tale of the Fiji Mermaid, one of the most intriguing curiosities of the 19th century. This video explores the bizarre story of how Ame...
Dive into the captivating tale of the Fiji Mermaid, one of the most intriguing curiosities of the 19th century. This video explores the bizarre story of how American sea captain Samuel Barrett Eades acquired a strange specimen from Japanese sailors, which was later displayed by the famed showman P.T. Barnum. Discover how the mummified body, combining the upper body of a monkey and the tail of a fish, fascinated the public and generated widespread media attention. Learn about the eventual debunking process by skeptics and scientists, and see how this legendary hoax continues to be remembered in modern museums and exhibitions. Join us as we unravel the mystery and legacy of the Fiji Mermaid!
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Dive into the captivating tale of the Fiji Mermaid, one of the most intriguing curiosities of the 19th century. This video explores the bizarre story of how American sea captain Samuel Barrett Eades acquired a strange specimen from Japanese sailors, which was later displayed by the famed showman P.T. Barnum. Discover how the mummified body, combining the upper body of a monkey and the tail of a fish, fascinated the public and generated widespread media attention. Learn about the eventual debunking process by skeptics and scientists, and see how this legendary hoax continues to be remembered in modern museums and exhibitions. Join us as we unravel the mystery and legacy of the Fiji Mermaid!
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This video was shot by NOAA Scientist while they check the oil tank....they capture a mysterious creture in deep ocean 526 Metres.....In 2006.
FOR MORE INFORMA...
This video was shot by NOAA Scientist while they check the oil tank....they capture a mysterious creture in deep ocean 526 Metres.....In 2006.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/mermaids/videos/oil-derrick-mermaid-sighting.htm
This video was shot by NOAA Scientist while they check the oil tank....they capture a mysterious creture in deep ocean 526 Metres.....In 2006.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/mermaids/videos/oil-derrick-mermaid-sighting.htm
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#fyp #fijimermaid #mermaidtok #fiji #mermaid #mermaids #feejeemermaid #ptbarnum #thebarnumeffect #hoax #fijimermaidhoax #thefijimermaid #phebed #fijiantok #realmermaid
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A second camera captures what appears to be a Mermaid running into a deep sea diving vessel. | For more Mermaids, visit http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/mermaids/#mkcpgn=ytapl1
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As Halloween costumes go, Ariel and the two-tailed Starbucks’ logo are standard mermaid fare. But those wanting to explore a spookier alternative have to consider the FeeJee mermaid. Origins unknown, the skeletal mythic creature made from monkey and fish parts has haunted the Peabody Museum of Archeology and Ethnology for more than 100 years. The story goes that P.T. Barnum purchased the original from a Japanese fisherman to feature in his circus sideshow. The Peabody’s creepy FeeJee, one of several versions believed to have been created around the same time, features reptile claws, teeth, and clay and papier mâché filler. All tricks, but no treats for this bare bones beauty.
The Fiji Mermaid was supposedly caught off the coast of the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific. It was often described as hideous and ugly. It was a stuffed specimen, dried or mummified, Its skin was black and Simi translucent. It was around 3 feet long and was posed in an awkward stance. Its mouth was open, its tail turned over, and its arms thrown in the air, giving it the appearance of having died in great agony.
The Fiji Mermaid was instrumental in Barnum's success. Not only was it hugely popular, but it set the foundation for many of his later tactics for generating interest in his curiosities. So, what exactly is it?
Well, a CT scan of the mermaid on display at Harvard University's Peabody Museum reveals it is made up of wire armature, paper mâché, bone fragments and fish scales.
You can find out more about where I bought my Fiji Mermaid from by visiting 'All Steamed Up' here; https://www.facebook.com/ianjarrellartist
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Fact Analysis: Although careful research is implemented to assure accurate and correct information, sometimes it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction (or ‘humbug', as P.T. Barnum would say). If you find any information in this video inaccurate, please do let me know in the comment section below.
Step into the fascinating world of 19th-century hoaxes with our latest video, where we unravel the story of the Fiji Mermaid. Believed to be a real mermaid, this curiosity captivated the public when P. T. Barnum displayed it in his museum. However, the truth behind this supposed marine wonder was far more deceptive.
Dive into the captivating tale of the Fiji Mermaid, one of the most intriguing curiosities of the 19th century. This video explores the bizarre story of how American sea captain Samuel Barrett Eades acquired a strange specimen from Japanese sailors, which was later displayed by the famed showman P.T. Barnum. Discover how the mummified body, combining the upper body of a monkey and the tail of a fish, fascinated the public and generated widespread media attention. Learn about the eventual debunking process by skeptics and scientists, and see how this legendary hoax continues to be remembered in modern museums and exhibitions. Join us as we unravel the mystery and legacy of the Fiji Mermaid!
👉 If you enjoyed this video, please like, share, and subscribe for more intriguing stories.
This video was shot by NOAA Scientist while they check the oil tank....they capture a mysterious creture in deep ocean 526 Metres.....In 2006.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/mermaids/videos/oil-derrick-mermaid-sighting.htm
The Fiji mermaid (also Feejee mermaid) was an object comprising the torso and head of a juvenile monkey sewn to the back half of a fish. It was a common feature of sideshows, where it was presented as the mummified body of a creature that was supposedly half mammal and half fish, a version of a mermaid. The original had fish scales with animal hair superimposed on its body with pendulous breasts on its chest. The mouth was wide open with its teeth bared. The right hand was against the right cheek, and the left tucked under its lower left jaw. This mermaid was supposedly caught near the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific. Several replicas and variations have also been made and exhibited under similar names and pretexts. The original object was exhibited by P.T. Barnum in Barnum's American Museum in New York in 1842 and then disappeared. It was assumed that it had been destroyed in one of Barnum's many fires that destroyed his collections.
When Caleb Volek was 8, he visited a “Ripley’sBelieve It or Not” museum ...7 ... Volek started creating his own oddity-inspired art in 2016 when he made a Feejee Mermaid, which is a torso of a monkey attached to the back half of a fish ... ....
Barnum's infamous Feejee Mermaid a "curious half-fish, half-human)." (Wikimedia Commons). This Feejee Mermaid — allegedly “caught” in Japan — was later revealed as the corpse of a monkey sewn together with that of a fish.
And it is the mermaid that facilitates safe passage ...Eventually, Barnum’s paying customers came to understand that the creature, dubbed by some as the Feejee Mermaid, was a manufactured fake, eroding belief in the mythical beings.
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) ... P.T. Barnum became known for his creative hoaxes, which included his Feejee mermaid specimen, made from an orangutan and a salmon ... ....