The Tale of the Warsaw Mermaid

This is a folklore tale about a mermaid who chose Warsaw as her home and became its guardian. The story explains the origin of the mermaid symbol in Warsaw's coat of arms.

Intermediate

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Once, long before Warsaw's transformation into the bustling city it is today, it was merely a quaint fishing village set by a scenic river. This river was home to golden-haired mermaids, their elegance matched only by their playful spirits.
One day, an adventurous mermaid decided to journey to new landscapes. She swam along the Vistula River until she reached Warsaw and, entranced by the beauty of the area, chose it as her home.