09 January 1493 - COLUMBUS MISTAKES MANATEES FOR MERMAIDS: On January 9,
1493, explorer Christopher Columbus, sailing near what is now the
Dominican Republic, sees three "mermaids"--in reality manatees--and
describes them as "not half as beautiful as they are painted." Six
months earlier, Columbus (1451-1506) set off from Spain across the
Atlantic Ocean with the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria, hoping to find a
western trade route to Asia. Instead, his voyage, the first of four he
would make, led him to the Americas, or "New World."

Mermaids, mythical half-female, half-fish creatures, have existed in
seafaring cultures at least since the time of the ancient Greeks.
Typically depicted as having a woman’s head and torso, a fishtail
instead of legs and holding a mirror and comb, mermaids live in the
ocean and, according to some legends, can take on a human shape and
marry mortal men. Mermaids are closely linked to sirens, another
folkloric figure, part-woman, part-bird, who live on islands and sing
seductive songs to lure sailors to their deaths.

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Title: Ocean Mermaid Greek-Grilled Marinated Chicken
Categories: Poultry, Citrus, Herbs
Yield: 6 Servings

1 c Olive Oil
1/4 c Fresh Lemon Juice
4 cl Garlic; mashed to paste
2 tb Dried Oregano; crumbled
2 (3 lb ea) Chickens; cut up

Rinse and pat dry chicken pieces. In a large shallow
dish,whisk together the oil,lemon juice,garlic & oregano
with salt & pepper to taste.

Add chicken and turn to coat. Let marinate for 2 days,
covered and chilled. Turn chicken pieces twice each day.

Drain chicken pieces, reserving marinade. Grill skin side
down over glowing coals, basting with marinade for 30-35
minutes, turning once (chicken breast should be just
springy to the touch). Transfer the chicken breasts to a
platter to keep warm.

Continue grilling remaining chicken for about 10 more
minutes or until thigh meat is tender.

Recipe By: Gourmet April, 1986

From: http://www.recipesource.com

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