Cecaelia is a subset of the merfolk that originated in Asian and Native American mythology, legend and folklore. They are considred merfolk with the upper body of a humanoid human and the lower body of an octopus. They are often seen as a variant of a mermaid, sea witch, or sea demon.
Appearance[]
The Cecaelia are depicted with the upper body of a humanoid (typically a humanoid woman) and the lower half of an octopus from the waist down.
Traits[]
Cecaelia, much like real world octopuses, and use their suction cups at the bottom of each of their tentacles to grip objects and catch meals for themselves. Due in part of the success and popularity of Disney's The Little Mermaid, various portrayals portray them as a type of sea witch with the ability of thalassomancy, magic connected to the energy of the ocean. Particular folklores depict cecaelia as sadistic monsters who cause destruction and discord for mankind while other folklores depict cecaelia as neutral beings. Due to being half octopus, cecaelia can breathe underwater and on the land as well. Some cecaelia have the ability to change their skin color as a way of camouflage, much like real octopuses. Other depictions of cecaelia depict them as their low body being the bottom half of another cephalopod such as a squid Ink.
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Trivia[]
- The term "Cecaelia" was invented in 2007.
