鲛人/Jiaoren: The Chinese mermaid. In addition to their beautiful appearance, jiaoren are also outstanding craftspeople. According to “In Search of the Supernatural/搜神记”, a 4th-century compilation of legends about ghosts and spirits, jiaoren lived in the South Sea, spent their days weaving cloth, and if they cried, their tears would turn into pearls. (x)
Monsters and Villains 