Amabie

In 1846, a glowing mermaid-like yokai appeared to a fisherman off Kumamoto, predicting either bountiful harvests or epidemics and instructing people to draw her image as a talisman against disease. The legend resurged during modern pandemics as a symbol of protection., - Beak-like mouth - Long flowing hair - Three finned legs - Protective portrait talisman - Bioluminescent scales,