Odyssians

Odyssians, or also known as Atargatis' Daughterwomen, or more commonly as Mermaids, are an ancient species appearing in the Better Days Ahead Universe. Odyssians first came to life sometime in the early Classical Antiquity Era somewhere within the Aegean Sea, though they could've also been birthed in the Levantine Sea. As of the 1960s, they still exist and are active in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.

Regional Names

 * Odyssians - self-applied name and a reference to Odysseus - the only human to of had successfully defeated the Mermaids. This term has found itself rooted in all worldwide mermaid activity, with the feminine and masculine terms being Odyssiana and Odyssion.
 * Atargatis' Daughterwomen - self-applied name and a reference to Atargatis - the supposed founder of the Odyssians. Though Odyssions don't apply the name, it is seen as a power stance if used by Odyssianas. Despite this, not all Odyssianas use the name.
 * Mermaids - name applied by humans since Classical Antiquity. Seen as an insult by Odyssians who dislike being seen as maids.

History
Odyssians first presumably started in the early Classical Antiquity Era through Atargatis. Atargatis, after murdering her husband, had cast herself to the ocean to live a life of isolation. However, after being alone for too long, Atargatis accidentally created two children named Paco and Atlia (spin-off from Pacific and Atlantic).