Mélusine | MELUSINA

The story of the foundation of Luxembourg City by Count Siegfried in 963 is closely linked to the figure of Melusina the mermaid. When she married Count Siegfried, she stipulated one condition: every Saturday she wanted to be alone in absolute privacy. Over the years, jealousy overcame the first count of Luxembourg and eventually led him to break his promise. He followed Melusina into her private chambers to secretly observe her taking a bath on the forbidden day. In doing so, he saw Melusina taking a bath and discovered her secret: her bottom half was a fishtail. When Melusina became aware of Siegfried watching her, she disappeared into the depths of the river Alzette. The count never saw his beloved Melusina again. www.luxembourg-city.com/fr/adresse/monument/melusine

Photographer:
oukrid
Uploaded:
2024-03-26
Tags:
35mm art lca lomo lomolca lomolcaplus luxembourg luxembourgcity sculpture travel
Camera:
LomoLCA+
Film:
Lomography Lomochrome Purple XR 100-400
City:
Luxembourg City
Country/region:
Luxembourg
Year:
2024
Time:
afternoon
Albums:
Luxembourg and Melusina
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