That is the correct spelling for the imaginary beings "merpeople" (mermaids and mermen).
The English term is merfolk.
If you wanted to keep the Latin mer with a latin root it would be mergens.
No. There is no evidence of the existence of merpeople.
Mermaid people
merpeople
Whatever you want them to look like, considering that they are fantasy creatures.
merman is a boy, mermaid is a girl, and all together they are called merpeople.
The King of the Merpeople -- Ariel's father -- is King Triton.
There is no such thing as merpeople.
Merpeople, or mermaids and mermen, have been part of folklore and mythology for centuries, with references dating back to ancient civilizations. The earliest known accounts can be traced to Assyrian mythology around 1000 BC, featuring the goddess Atargatis, who transformed into a fish. Additionally, mermaid legends appeared in Greek mythology, particularly in the tales of sirens. Over the years, sightings and stories of merpeople have continued to evolve across various cultures worldwide.
Merpeople and the Giant Squid. Hope I could help! :)
It is possible but, they are most likely mythical creatures.
It isn't currently known whether ANY alien creatures even exist.
Merpeople, also known as mermaids or mermen, are mythical creatures that exist in folklore and mythology. While there have been accounts and mythical stories about mermaids throughout history, there is no scientific evidence to support their existence in the real world. Merpeople remain creatures of imagination and fantasy.