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Melusine Leaving the Castle

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Melusine Leaving the Castle

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This illustration created by Anonymous Artists is a depiction of Melusine, a creature that resembles a mermaid in European folklore. It was meant to depict the punishment Melusine faced for seeking revenge on her father. She was condemned to this form by her own mother.

Date

November 2, 1474

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illustration

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