#polincultures2026 — day 1: fairytales & literature
polin as the little mermaid and her prince from the little mermaid, the beloved fairy tale written by hans christian andersen and first published in denmark in 1837, beautifully drawn by
@justtothesea.
the story follows a young mermaid who dreams of a life beyond the sea and is willing to risk everything for love. themes of longing, devotion, sacrifice, and hope weave throughout the tale, making it a fitting parallel to penelope and colin's journey from friendship to love.