ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Merman

Okay kiddo, have you heard of a mermaid? Well, a merman is basically the boy version of a mermaid. It's a half-human and half-fish creature, just like a mermaid. Instead of having a fish tail and a human upper body, a merman has a fish tail and a human-like upper body.

So let's say you're swimming in the ocean, and you see a merman. He might have a big fishtail like a shark, but on top, he would have a strong upper body with arms, chest and head just like a human. And he might have long flowing hair and be very handsome, just like in the stories.

But just like a mermaid, a merman isn't real. It's something people have made up as a myth and story. But it's still fun to imagine and pretend, right?