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The Little Mermaid

In short: Explore voice, the wish to become human and the final scene above the sea in Andersen’s Little Mermaid.

The Little Mermaid · From sea to shore FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 10 The Little Mermaid Explore voice, the wish to become human and the final scene above the sea in Andersen’s Little Mermaid. Origin Copenhagen, Denmark Atlas record 1837 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF From sea to shore Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Copenhagen, Denmark

The mermaid gives up her voice to enter the human world. She cannot tell the prince in her own voice that she saved him. In the final scene, she rises from the foam and joins the daughters of the air. They show her a path to the immortal soul she sought, through deeds of her own.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1837 · Copenhagen, Denmark
    Hans Christian Andersen · Den lille Havfrue

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