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Events: folklore, folk horror, zombies, fantasy, fairy tales, mermaids, Gothic cinema, Ann Radcliffe
Some very exciting events coming up; some are very soon, so be sure to catch them! First, a reminder that Dr Sam George has two talks forthcoming, one next week: First, on 5 May, ‘Gothic Fairyland: A dark history of … Continue reading
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Tagged Ann Radcliffe, botany, diversity, editing, fairies, Fairy tales, Fantasy, Fashion, Folk Horror, Folklore, Gothic, mermaids, Romance, science fiction, selkies, women, Zombies
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Open Graves, Open Minds: Halloween Newsletter 2025
Welcome to the Open Graves Open Minds Newsletter for October. We’re delighted to bring you our news and activities for the 2025 spooky season. We are trying out a new way of publishing the newsletter, directly from the website (other … Continue reading
Posted in Newsletter
Tagged fairies, Hallowe'en, Halloween, John Polidori, mermaids, selkies, storytelling, Werewolves
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Reflections: OGOM Sea Changes
We’re pleased to report that our 3-day conference Sea Changes: The fairytale Gothic of mermaids, selkies, and enchanted hybrids of ocean and river at the British Library and online was a resounding success and an absolute pleasure to attend. A … Continue reading
Posted in Conferences, OGOM Research, OGOM: Sea Changes
Tagged British Library, mermaids, OGOM, Sea Changes, selkies
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Booking is open for Sea Changes: The fairytale Gothic of mermaids, selkies and enchanted hybrids of ocean and river
We’re beyond excited to announce that booking has opened for our 3-day international conference: Sea Changes: The fairytale Gothic of mermaids, selkies, and enchanted hybrids of ocean and river. Venue: The British Library, London, UK (and online), Date: 6–8 September 2025 … Continue reading
Posted in Events, OGOM: Sea Changes
Tagged adaptation, Blue Studies, enchantmenr, fairytale, Folklore, Gothic, Hybridity, mermaid conference, monstrosity, myth, selkies
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Sea Changes with Molly the Merrow: Latest news
A few words on how the Sea Changes conference planning is progressing. First, let me introduce you to Molly the Merrow, from the waters off the coast of Ireland. Female merrows, as you can see, are very beautiful; sadly, merrow-men … Continue reading
Posted in OGOM: Sea Changes
Tagged Fairy tales, Folklore, gender, Hybridity, mermaids, merrows, ningyo, postcolonialism, selkies, sirens
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Sea Changes – Mermaid Conference Update
Due to the wonderful response to our CFP for Sea Changes: The fairy tale Gothic of mermaids, selkies, and enchanted hybrids of ocean and river the conference will now take place over three days rather than two from 6-8 September … Continue reading
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Tagged mermaids, OGOM, Sea Changes, selkies
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CFP OGOM Conference 2025: Sea changes
Sea changes: The fairytale Gothic of mermaids, selkies, and enchanted hybrids of ocean and river Venue: The British Library, London, UK (and online) Date: 5–6 September 2025 (6th on line) Fabulous, enchanted beings, hybridly human and other, populate the expanses … Continue reading
Posted in CFP (Conferences), OGOM: Sea Changes
Tagged art, Blue Humanities, CFP, enchantment, fairytale, Genre, Gothic, Hybridity, mermaids, ningyo, Paranormal romance, selkies, sexuality, sirens
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Congratulations Daisy
Congratulations to OGOM’s Daisy Butcher who has submitted her PhD thesis today: ‘Monsters of (In)fertility: The Plant-Woman and the Female Mummy in Victorian Gothic Literature’. Daisy has been a joy to supervise & a huge asset to OGOM. She has … Continue reading
Posted in OGOM News, OGOM Research
Tagged botanical Gothic, Daisy Butcher, Evil Roots, Female mummies, Feminism, mermaids, selkies
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CONFERENCE: Bodies of Water: Mermaids, Selkies, and other Marine and Freshwater Hybrids
Exciting announcement claxon! We’re beyond excited to reveal that the next OGOM conference will be a collaboration with the Haunted Shores network called ‘Bodies of Water: Mermaids, Selkies, and other Marine and Freshwater Hybrids’. We are keen to explore the … Continue reading
Posted in CFP (Conferences), Conferences, OGOM News
Tagged Fairy tales, Gothic, Hybridity, mermaids, selkies
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