In Oceanopolis, I encountered a beautiful and intriguing mermaid. It was an artefact of Inuit art – goddess Sedna. Touched by the small statue and the fascinating myth behind it, I would like to share the story of Sedna with you, by means of some creative writing on my blog.
Frappuccino dominating selfies on Instagram, vlogs about pumpkin spiced latte and weblog posts as “Review of Starbuck’s Orange/Mango Blend” – Starbucks is great on as well as in social media. The maritime logo of the mermaid appears to have become an identity marker of coolness for teenage and twenty-something girls. Lifestyle journalists starting as early as at the age of twelve contribute a lot to Starbucks’s brand publishing (also known as content marketing). Currently, I am writing a book chapter that explores how and why Starbucks engages these so-called “influencers” to popularize their products. To get an idea of the company behind the green Siren and its place is in the current world, in this blog post I analyse Starbucks with the Swot and Pestle models.
![[untitled] by Falcon (2018)](http://martinemussies.nl/web/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/concept.jpg)
The untitled mermaid story by Falcon follows the journey of a mermaid who is initially feared by a pirate crew but eventually becomes a cherished member of their family. As she grows, her power and influence increase, and she protects the crew from threats. The story explores themes of acceptance, love, and empowerment, challenging traditional gender roles and emphasizing the importance of chosen family.
Welcome / Välkommen / Witaj / Добро пожаловать / ようこそ ! My name is Martine Mussies (pronounciation) and I am an academic researcher and autistic academic. As a PhD student at the University of Maastricht, the Netherlands, I am writing my thesis about the Cyborg Mermaid, or to be more concrete: about the way modern media empower people to create new stories based on mermaid mythology. What fascinates me most about the study of fantastic beings is that the way in which we shape them tells us so much about what it means to be human. Besides my research, I am a musician, I do martial arts and I study neuropsychology at the University of Chicago (via e-learning). Just like your typical Aspergirl, I am an eternal student …
“Beyond the Tides”, published by xx_AquaVerse_xx is a fanfiction in the style of Alice in Wonderland, that delves into the fluidity of gender and sexuality among mermaid characters from different racial and cultural backgrounds. It examines how the fanfiction challenges and expands upon traditional narratives of mermaid folklore, addressing the intersectional experiences of the characters. It was published in a private Facebook group in 2016 but is deleted since.
Originally published on LiVEJOURNAL and deleted since, this fanfiction explores the intersection of race and love within mermaid communities. It delves into the complexities of interracial relationships, experiences of marginalization, and the negotiation of cultural identities within the mermaid realm.