Sirena of Salado

Indian legend has it, that a giant magical catfish once swam in Salado's ever-flowing creek. The catfish coaxed an Indian maiden into becoming a mermaid to swim with him by the light of the full moon. In exchange, the catfish promised to cast a love spell on a Brave that the Indian maiden wanted for her own. An ageless legend that deals with choices and outcomes. Spanish explorers misnamed the creek that runs through the village of Salado. The Spanish word "salado" means salt, but Salado Creek is not salty. Could the Spanish have had in mind the salty tears of Sirena when they named the creek?