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The History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women
talks
Date & Time
Mon, 23 Mar 2026
19:00
Venue
Saïd Business School (Park End Street) (University of Oxford)
Park End Street Oxford OX1 1HP
Tickets
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Delve into the captivating history of mermaids, sea spirits, and their connection to women at this talk.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Hear Professor Diane Purkiss unravel mermaid's reveal about women and outsiders.
• Explore mermaid's relation to women's definitions.
• Ponder the opposition between mermaid and sailor.
Event Highlights
- •Dive beneath the surface of mermaid lore
- •Tracing their long histories
- •What they may reveal about wider society
- •Followed by Q&A
Speaker
Diane Purkiss
Professor of English at the University of Oxford, and a fellow of Keble College
Programme
07:00 PM
Doors Open
07:30 PM
Talk Starts
Organized by: Seed Talks
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