[iˈaɾɐ], [wiˈaɾɐ], [ujˈaɾɐ]) or mãe das águas ([ˌmɐ̃j̃ dɐz ˈaɡwɐs], mother of the waters), is a figure from brazilian mythology based on tupi and guaraní mythology. Information available on this site is consistent with marine corps and dod policies and the principles of information and contains information cleared for public release. The brazilian mermaid, in fact, would be a derivation of the tupi myth of ipupiara, a male aquatic monster that brutally attacked the natives. She has a siren’s voice, captivating all who hear it Fishermen, hunters, and even the casual wanderer by the river’s edge are susceptible to her hypnotic song. The legend of iara, the mystical water nymph from brazilian folklore, tells of an enchanting yet dangerous creature lurking within the amazon river
The word iara literally means “lady of the lake” and the myth tells the story of a beautiful mermaid with green hair and brown skin According to the story, she would sit on a rock and brush her hair When any men came by, she would start singing as a way to lure them into the water. Created by combining ancient local myths about water snake spirits and possibly african goddesses of a mami wata and yemaya, the iara was mermaid like creature that was often called the mother of the waters.
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