The Pezón de Liérganes, The fishman The Fishman of Liérganes, also known as the Pezón de Liérganes, is a legendary creature from the town of Liérganes, in Cantabria, northern Spain. According to local folklore, the Fishman is a humanoid creature with scaly skin and webbed fingers, who emerges from the river at night to wander through the streets of the town. A statue of fish-man in Liérganes, Spain. Photo: Alex J. Judkins/Twitter There are several different versions of the legend, but one of the most popular is that the Fishman was once a fisherman who drowned in the river, and was transformed into the creature as a punishment for his sins. Others believe that the Fishman is a demon who preys on unsuspecting villagers. Despite the fact that the Fishman is considered a legend, the town of Liérganes has embraced the creature as a symbol of its heritage and identity. The Fishman can be seen in various forms throughout the town, including on the coat of arms, on street signs, a...
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