Dolphin experiences with the ancient Greeks were the same
Dolphin encounters were comparable to those of the ancient Greeks. During their lengthy voyages across the Mediterranean Sea, they took note of how these creatures interacted with people. Dolphins have appeared in many cultures’ mythology, tales, and works of art.
These paintings of the love god Eros riding a dolphin were found in Knossos Palace, as was this fresco. Some historians believe that the story of the mermaid developed from accounts of Greek sailors and seamen being saved by dolphins.