Feature Melusine: The Myth that Built Europe A symbol of female power in an age of patriarchy became a tool of propaganda for two prominent queens. Christine Morgan | Published in History Today Volume 71 Issue 7 July 2021 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Elizabeth I Related Articles The Crowd-Funded War Is it the Duty of Historians to Correct National Mythologies? Popular articles Christmas Before Charles Dickens The First Christmas Tree