The Little Mermaid and Sirens: Myth or Reality?

The video explores a theory suggesting Ariel from The Little Mermaid is a siren, not a mermaid. It explains sirens in Greek mythology, known for luring sailors with their singing. Ariel's behavior in the movie is compared to sirens, but differences are highlighted, such as sirens having wings and originating from Greek mythology, while mermaids come from Syrian mythology. The conclusion is that Ariel is not a siren.

What is the main characteristic of sirens in Greek mythology?

• They are half-bird, half-woman.

• They use hypnotic singing to lure sailors.

• They have fish tails.

• They live in the sea.

Which of the following actions of Ariel is similar to that of a siren?

• Talking to sea creatures.

• Swimming with dolphins.

• Collecting human artifacts.

• Singing to Prince Eric.

What is a key difference between sirens and mermaids?

• Mermaids are from Greek mythology.

• Sirens live in the ocean.

• Mermaids have legs.

• Sirens have wings.

From which mythology do mermaids originate?

• Syrian mythology

• Roman mythology

• Norse mythology

• Greek mythology

What is the origin of the goddess Atargatis?

• Greek

• Egyptian

• Roman

• Syrian

What is the conclusion about Ariel's nature in the video?

• Ariel is a mermaid.

• Ariel is a siren.

• Ariel is a harpy.

• Ariel is a human.

Why is Ariel not considered a siren?

• She does not live on rocky shores.

• She does not have wings.

• She does not lure sailors to their doom.

• She does not sing.