Maternal, Snake-Tailed Foundress Melusine: A Transformative, Monstrously Transgressive Serpent Woman under the Gaze

This article evaluates the fascination of the protean serpent woman or siren Melusine, demonstrating the illustrious heritage of this hybrid foundress of the Lusignan dynasty. Her supernatural achievements are celebrated through history, literature, and culture, despite her betrayal by her weaker hu...

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Main Author: Alban, Gillian M. E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Indiana University Press 2024
In: Journal of feminist studies in religion
Year: 2024, Volume: 40, Issue: 1, Pages: 5-24
Further subjects:B monstrous
B Creative
B transgressive
B serpent woman
B powerful foundress
B maternal
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