Zyta Mróz
Zyta Mróz is a mermaid from Lake Morskie Oko, the mother of Eligia and Faustyn and the wife of Zygfryd. She is also a miner, working alongside her husband and son to extract crystals from the lake’s rocky bed – a labour that speaks to the family’s collective effort and shared survival. Like her family members, she receives no physical description in the story; we learn nothing of her hair, tail, or appearance. She is mentioned fleetingly by Eligia, who lists her parents and brother when discussing her background. Zyta’s role is similarly peripheral – she is part of the backdrop that defines the harsh, isolated, and emotionally guarded community of Morskie Oko. Yet her inclusion underscores the fact that the lake’s mermaids are not merely passive dwellers; they are active, resilient workers who have carved a living from the unforgiving mountain depths, and Zyta is a quiet, unnamed pillar of that endurance.
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