Benevolent Mermen



Mermaids may be the most well-known of all merfolk, but their male counterparts are nothing to sneeze at.

A recurring theme in the fantasy and comedy genres, Benevolent Mermen are heroes who are often mermen or mortals who become them.

Benevolent Mermen are commonly depicted as fathers, monarchs, anti-heroes, and spirits of the sea.

These mermen are often more intense and unpredictable than their female counterparts. They usually fear and, in some cases, despise humans for desecrating their homes and/or abusing them.

Although Benevolent Mermen can be prone to violent temper tantrums and mood swings, some of them can be shy, caring and sympathetic, especially when it comes to helping their species. Some have a keen sense of humor. Many Benevolent Mermen can also help humans and protect them from underwater threats.

King Triton and the Asset are two of the most potent examples.

Whether they're battling the forces of evil or saving innocent civilians from monstrous creatures, these are the mermen many wouldn't mind dwelling under their oceans.

Film

 * King Triton (The Little Mermaid)
 * King Neptune (The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie)
 * The Asset (The Shape of Water)
 * Aquaman (DC Extended Universe)

Cartoons

 * King Neptune (SpongeBob SquarePants)

Literature

 * Aquaman (DC)
 * King Neptune (Roman mythology)
 * Poseidon (Percy Jackson and the Olympians)