"Melusine is naturally vain and self-indulgent. Yet she has a genuine sentiment for her mortal descendants. She watches over them carefully using clairvoyance and foretelling, and will warn them (or occasionally someone else nearby) if they seem to be in serious danger..." - Anon
Azoury always gets me intrigued with the names of the items I get to work with. It is always fascinating to learn about some of these folklores. For today, we are venturing into the world of the Melusine - The Fay. I honestly have only skimmed the surface with this folklore, but already I am fascinated. here is an excerpt from an article by Susan Reed. I hope you all have a great day and take care out there xoxo
The Tale of Mélusine
"The ongoing exhibition in the British Library’s front hall, Animal Tales brought to mind one tale which holds particular resonance on the theme of allegory, which is so expertly dealt with in the exhibition. This tale, however, is beyond the remit of the exhibition because it deals with mythological creatures. The tale in question is the tale of Mélusine. It stands as a clear signpost in the transition which marks the intersection between myth and historicity. At the turn of the 14th century to the 15th century two versions of the legend of Mélusine appeared the first by Jean d’Arras (1393-1394), with another penned by Coudrette sometime in the opening years of the 15th century. This tale is about one of the most compelling female characters in medieval French fiction. It most likely draws on earlier myths dating back to Gallo-Roman and Celtic prototypes. Even the name ‘Fair Melusina’ may derive from the same ancient Gaulish root for the fair beings such as mermaids, water sprites, and forest nymphs. The intriguing story tells or the beautiful Mélusine, the result of the marriage of the King of Scotland and his fairy wife. In her youth Mélusine entombed her father in a mountain leaving her mother heartbroken. The deed displeased her mother and as punishment Mélusine was condemned to transform into a serpent from the waist down every Saturday."
For further reading, please check out - The Tale of Mélusine
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V5.3
Head: LeLUTKA Zora 2.5
Skin: DeeTaleZ Skin *Scota2* for LELUTKA HEADS/ BROWS: brown/ Mixed
Hair: Magika - Hair - Unravel (Size 1)
Headpiece, makeup, and shoulder piece: Zibska ~ Roos and Zibska Laerke Makeup 13
Mask: AZOURY - Melusine [ Silver]