Lectures on Tap - "Melusine: The Mermaid Myth that Built Europe"

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📚 Lecture: "Melusine: The Mermaid Myth that Built Europe"

🎤 Speaker: Christine Morgan, Historian

Join us for a captivating evening with historian Christine Morgan as we dive into the enchanting myth of Melusine, a magical woman often depicted as a mermaid, and its profound impact on European queens in the sixteenth century. As women like Isabella of Castile and Elizabeth I rose to power, they faced cultural skepticism about female leadership. The myth of Melusine became a powerful propaganda tool, helping these queens reshape public perception through literature, fashion, and art.

In this engaging lecture, Christine will explore how these legendary women waged a cultural war for the hearts of their subjects, leveraging the beloved Melusine myth to bolster their reigns. Discover the interplay between myth, gender, and power as we delve into the stories of these remarkable queens.

Christine Morgan is an independent researcher and historian based in Chicago. With a Master's in History from UNC-Charlotte, she has contributed to popular history podcasts and published articles in History Today and Medievalists Magazine. Currently, she is writing her debut nonfiction book on powerful women in America's Gilded Age.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the captivating intersection of myth and power with Christine Morgan!

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Agenda

6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

6:55 PM – Host introduction

7:00 PM – Lecture begins

7:45 PM – Audience Q&A

8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

8:30 PM – Wrap up.

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