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The History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women at The Guildhall, Southampton
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The History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women

Tue 13 Oct · 6:00 PM

The Guildhall · Southampton

Market Place, Guildhall Square, Salisbury SP1 1JH

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  • 2 hrs6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Dive beneath the surface of mermaid lore, tracing their long histories and what they may reveal about wider society. Followed by Q&A. Since Hans Christian Andersen turned the mermaid into a romantic heroine, shimmering sea-maidens have swum through popular culture. “Mermaiding” has even become a verb. But where do…

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