Ladies of Lore

I, Medusa: A Conversation with Ayana Gray

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Today I am joined by New York Times best selling author Ayana Gray to talk about her book I, Medusa and the power of reclaiming one of the mythology's most well known women.

Ayana is the author of the bestselling Beasts of Prey series, known for its richly imagined worlds and powerful young heroines shaped by myth and folklore. Her latest novel, I Medusa, turns to Greek Mytholgoy to retell the story of the infamous Gorgon from Medusa's own perspective.

In this conversation we discuss the power of retellings, the cultural legacy of Medusa and the ways stories about 'monstrous' women have shaped how we understand power, punishment and transformation.

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History Daily: Rosa Parks Makes a Stand + The Death of Queen Elizabeth I

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000

I’m delighted to be featured as part of History Daily’s Saturday Matinee series. To celebrate, today I’m sharing a special double feature from History Daily, hosted by Lindsay Graham. Known for its engaging, research-driven storytelling, the show brings pivotal moments from world history vividly to life in an accessible and compelling way.

In this featured episode, we explore Rosa Parks’ historic act of resistance and the final days of Queen Elizabeth I, two moments that left a lasting mark on the historical record.

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out History Daily wherever you get your podcasts.

About History Daily:

On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history.

Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time.

So if you’re stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic.

A co-production from award-winning podcasters Airship and Noiser.

You can find History Daily on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you can get podcasts!

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Deirdre: The Girl Destined for Sorrow

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Before she ever fell in love, Deirdre was promised to a king. Before she ever made a choice, her fate had already been written. Known as Deirdre of the Sorrows, her story is one of prophecy, exile and doomed love.

This week we jump back into the Ulster Cycle to hear her story and learn about its lasting impact, explore the warrior society that shaped her fate, and trace the lasting cultural impact of one of Ireland’s most haunting tragic heroines.

Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

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Kali: Devourer of Illusion

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Kali is one of the most complex and powerful figures in global mythology. In this we follow the evolution of Kali, all the way from her origins in ancient Sanskrit texts to her role as a liberating force in Tantric cosmology, colonial resistance, feminist iconography, and modern pop culture.

We explore her mythology, the duality of being both terrifying and maternal and her radical transformation across centuries. And through her, we examine what it means to destroy in order to start anew.

Cool Stuff Used For This Episode:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Kali

https://thegoddessgarden.com/the-hindu-goddess-kali/

https://kashgar.com.au/blogs/gods-goddesses/kali-a-most-misunderstood-goddess?srsltid=AfmBOormCHKWlUxn589YIu5MwQoE8efihmpgnC927hu_6yCCIxynyQ4U

https://www.hinduamerican.org/blog/ma-kali

https://www.kalighatkalitemple.com/article/id/230/history

https://artuk.org/discover/stories/kali-in-art-capturing-the-raging-goddess-of-change-and-destruction

https://dagworld.com/the-goddess-kali-in-bengal-modern-art.html

https://www.memeraki.com/blogs/posts/5-representations-of-maa-kali-that-will-leave-you-speechless?srsltid=AfmBOop2Ss5mPnQ4qhcM4Bs7rWXxCT11ALAdSb_rlPRSIURStXsWIGPv

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Heroines of History: Catherine of Aragon

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a lovely festive break and are feeling ready to take on 2026! I entered the new year with a bad cold which is not what you want to hear on the podcast.

My loss is your gain though, and I am gifting you an episode of the Patreon Exclusive series 'Heroines of History', this one is all about Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry VIII.

Here's a list of my sources that you can access, the rest were found via my university library:

https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/katherine-of-aragon/#gs.nrhdca

https://www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/catherine-aragon-facts-henry-viii-first-wife-mother-death-mary-buried/

https://tudortimes.co.uk/people/katharine-of-aragon-life-story

https://www.thoughtco.com/catherine-of-aragon-marriage-to-henry-viii-3528151

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Our Lady of Guadalupe: A Patreon Special

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This is a special episode originally created as a Patreon exclusive as part of the ongoing 'Ladies of Advent' series.

In this opening episode of 'Ladies of Advent' we start with Our Lady of Guadalupe. The divine mother who appeared in 1531 on a cold hilltop outside of Mexico City. She would go on to become a sacred figure in Catholic devotion as well as a symbol of strength, identity and protection for women, indigenous people and revolutionaries.

I really hope you enjoy it!

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Florence & The Machine’s Everybody Scream: The Witchcraft of Womanhood

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Trigger Warning: Pregnancy Loss

In this episode, we drink deep and dive in to the world of Florence & The Machine’s Everybody Scream. An album that fuses mythology, witchcraft, trauma, and feminine power. We explore how Florence Welch channels the voices of witches, mystics, monsters and takes us on a pilgrimage through grief and transformation, through the scream buried in every woman’s throat.

All music Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

https://www.npr.org/2024/04/30/1259372801/florence-welch-everybody-scream-interview-transcript
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/florence-welch-new-album-everybody-scream-interview-1235456844/
https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/185154/Florence-Welch-I-think-I-was-still-processing-what-happened-to-me-and-I-had-a-level-of-PTSD
https://podcasts.musixmatch.com/podcast/the-zane-lowe-interview-series-01gxz24x40p85bgw5q4kyk8361/episode/florence-the-machine-01gxz24x40p85bgw5q4kyk837k
https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/florence-welch-quotes
https://impossiblethingsb4breakfast.wordpress.com/2011/11/06/a-lyrical-review-of-florence-the-machine’s-“ceremonials”/
https://culture.affinitymagazine.us/florence-and-the-machines-high-as-hope-a-track-by-track-analysis/
https://epigram.org.uk/untitled-249/
https://www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2015/06/03/florence-the-machine-how-big-how-blue-how-beautiful-island/
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52958
https://www.worldhistory.org/Yemoja/

https://www.mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/underworld/mictlan-and-its-inhabitants

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqbBrAzSodY&t=45s

https://cac.org/daily-meditations/julian-of-norwich-part-i-the-mystic-in-the-anchor-hold-2015-07-20/

https://www.thecollector.com/who-was-margery-kempe-medieval-mystic/

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The Weavers of Fate

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

It has been a while, I missed you!

Here's a little mini episode for you all about the women who weave the fate of the world and all who live in it.

Excited to be back and ready to start bringing you some more amazing stories of wonderful women.

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Corn Mothers and Grain Goddesses: Women of the Harvest

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0100

I'm back! I took some time off to have a birthday, but I am back and ready to talk about some more amazing women! In light of the changing of the seasons, this week we are talking about women of the harvest from across the world! We're talking Demeter, Ceres, Pachamama, Zemyna and more.

Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

https://mythlok.com/pachamama/

https://basketmakersassociation.org.uk/whats-on/straw-work-and-corn-dollies-an-introduction/

https://www.strawcraftsmen.co.uk/cdolly.php

https://www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk/weaving-tradition-and-ritual-with-rural-corn-dollies/

https://www.mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/gods/goddess-of-the-month-chicomecoatl

https://littlewomen.medium.com/mother-earth-in-lithuanian-myths-and-legends-d604069ea62f

https://archive.org/details/greekreligion0000burk/page/n3/mode/2up

https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/The_Homeric_Hymn_to_Demeter.html?id=9gkkDkThbKAC&redir_esc=y

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Signs, Seals and Stories: The Mythology of Logos

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0100

To celebrate our brand new look, this week we're talking all things logos. We explore the history of the word itself and how logos have transformed through time from Mesopotamia through to the Industrial revolution and the shoes we now wear on our feet.

We also hear from Clara, the amazing artist behind the new Ladies of Lore Logo and listen to her explain her research and process for creating a logo full of incredible women of mythology and folklore from all over the world.

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Snow White Part 2: Grimm Tales, Disney Dreams (ft Missy)

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0100

Here is part 2 of our exploration into Snow White with the amazing Missy. This week we are covering the Grimm version of the tale, how Snow White made Disney what it is today and where she can be found in modern media and literature.

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https://www.tumblr.com/allgirlsareprincesses

https://whattheforce.ca/

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Snow White Part 1: Mirrors Across Cultures (ft Missy)

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Thank you for 1 whole year of Ladies of Lore! I appreciate every one of you

Snow White is so much more than just a Grimm Brothers fairy tale. It's a story that has truly traveled across continents and centuries. In this episode, we explore global variations of the Snow White narrative with special guest, Missy.

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Faeries: The Musical (ft. RPG Major)

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0100

This week the gang from RPG Major are back and this time ready to sing to you all about faeries.

Come and listen to the origins, transformations and modern interpretations of Faeries with the little added spice of some improvised music.

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Cinderella: Rising from the Ashes

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0100

In this episode, we're tracing Cinderella from her ancient, ash-covered origins in global oral folklore to her bejeweled transformation through centuries of retellings. We'll explore how her story evolved across cultures, how Disney’s 1950 film rescued the studio from financial ruin, and how the Cinderella archetype continues to reinvent itself in modern media and pop culture.

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Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

https://kidworldcitizen.org/the-golden-sandal-a-middle-eastern-cinderella-story/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://literatepassion.wordpress.com/2016/11/16/the-golden-sandal-a-middle-eastern-cinderella-story-rebecca-hickox/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/13508/1/PhD_thesis_Gessica-Martini.pdf

https://sussexfolktalecentre.org/wp-content/uploads/Persecuted-History-of-Cinderella.pdf

https://www.preprints.org/frontend/manuscript/57c3839884c3a2d16b61dc10bff662c7/download_pub

https://www.skarstedt.com/exhibitions/cindy-sherman

https://www.routledge.com/Fairy-Tales-and-the-Art-of-Subversion/Zipes/p/book/9780415976701?srsltid=AfmBOoqWP1Opj8zXulXKrTczRDWYLBUamvU3k03-5xxpHi-oZwv-s0kD

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Queer Women of Mythology

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0100

From goddesses who loved women to warrior queens who defied gender norms, this episode celebrates the queer women of mythology. This week we're unearthing sapphic stories and discussing the divine queerness that’s always been part of our history and mythology.

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Help in LA:

https://lapublicpress.org/2025/06/la-protest-resources-ice/

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https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2025immigrantbondfund/

https://www.esperanza-la.org/

Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/zanele-muholi

https://archive.org/details/mythsmysteriesof00down/page/n5/mode/2up

https://pshares.org/blog/queer-desire-and-the-myth-of-iphis/

https://medium.com/counterarts/queer-love-stories-in-ovid-iphis-and-ianthe-85a00cc60468

https://medium.com/prismnpen/the-real-spectacular-amazons-lesbians-connection-9aac08fb77e4

https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/essay/amorous-soldiers-and-amazons/

https://www.shoutoutloud.org.uk/blog/old-gods-new-meanings/

https://artemisexpert.substack.com/p/gay-gods-of-greece-artemis-167

https://scholarsbank.uoregon.edu/items/262b9887-482f-4f95-a1a3-3dc336e1b44b

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sappho-Greek-poet

https://poets.org/poet/sappho

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Atabey: The Cosmic Mother of the Caribbean

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0100

Atabey, the Taino Mother of creation, once shaped land, sea, and sky. In this episode, we explore her as life-giver and cosmic force—and trace how her image shifted through colonisation, erasure, and survival. From sacred caves to modern memory, we follow the story of a goddess who endures.

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Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

Taíno: Indigenous Caribbeans - Black History Month 2025

Columbus and the Taíno - Exploring the Early Americas | Exhibitions - Library of Congress

Who Were the Taíno, the Original Inhabitants of Columbus’ Island Colonies?

https://docs.craft.do/editor/d/a3c7a96b-7d37-88b6-1cc7-ecb9ecfa10a0/7BE1A6F9-7835-4C3B-BEE0-B0EFD8B3E892?s=RrLBdrL5Dr8wPDSCueYcvuV5KY8ZXvj9XVX7FGyWSRqP

https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-71318-2

https://www.proquest.com/openview/0c9d55c13fe7146e6a1325db7682eeb5/1?pq-origsite=gscholar

https://www.proquest.com/openview/9c8ed0a77171cbcbc1137e8039f60b57/1?pq-origsite=gscholar

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Suffolk: Boudicca, Witches and Fairies, Oh My!

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100

In the very first episode of Ladies of Lore on Tour, we'll step into the mists of East Anglia as we trace the footsteps of Boudicca, commune with the witches of Suffolk, explore fairy folklore, and unravel the mystery of the green children of Woolpit.

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Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

https://www.nationalparks.uk/2024/09/30/discover-folklore-of-the-broads/

https://www.thesuffolkcoast.co.uk/articles/myths-legends-of-the-suffolk-coast

https://www.edp24.co.uk/lifestyle/20656200.sunken-villages-sea-serpents---folklore-east-anglias-waterways/

https://walpoleoldchapel.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Notes-on-the-Walpole-Chapel-Baptism-Records-1706-1837.pdf

https://visit-burystedmunds.co.uk/blog/the-bury-st-edmunds-witch-trial-that-influenced-the-salem-witch-trials

https://lowestoftoldandnow.org/lon/inspirational-women/amy-denny-and-rose-cullender

https://www.visitsuffolk.com/post/ghost-stories-and-witch-trials-in-bury-st-edmunds#:~:text=The%20first%20recorded%20account%20of,tried%20at%20Lancaster%20in%201612.

https://folklorethursday.com/legends/celtic-warrior-women-queen-boudica-of-the-iceni/

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Schedule Update, Discord Server & Patreon News!

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0100

Super short update this week to give you the low down on the latest at Ladies of Lore.

Biggest news is that the Patreon & Discord Server are both now live and you can access them here:

www.patreon.com/LadiesOfLore

Hope to see and chat to some of you there!

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Freyja: The Goddess Who Wept Gold

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0100

In this episode, we journey through myth, memory, and modern magic to explore the powerful Norse goddess Freyja. From her ancient origins as a Vanir deity of love, fertility, death, and seiðr, to her medieval demonisation and Enlightenment dismissal, Freyja’s identity has evolved across centuries of cultural transformation. We trace how she was reimagined during the Romantic and nationalist 19th century and how today she rises again—this time as a feminist icon, digital warrior, and muse for video games, music, and literature. Join us as we uncover how Freyja’s story has been told, twisted, and reborn—again and again.

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Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

http://germanicmythology.com/original/Freyja%20and%20Odr%202008%20CULT%20OF%20FREYR%20AND%20FREYJA.pdf

https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/27622/1/A%20New%20Kind%20of%20Feminine.pdf

https://www.duo.uio.no/bitstream/handle/10852/57994/1/Lan-Wang-thesis.pdf

https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780203456385-9/freyja%E2%80%94a-goddess-many-names-britt-mari-n%C3%A4sstr%C3%B6m

https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781315832951-13/viking-religion-old-norse-mythology-terry-gunnell

https://www.proquest.com/openview/e198dc4fef9e6a4e40d0465d3538b2a7

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Circe: Weaving Her Own Fate

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0100

This week we will be taking a look at the transformation of one of mythology’s most misunderstood women: Circe. From Homer’s dangerous enchantress to a symbol of female power and self-authorship, we'll trace Circe’s evolution through ancient texts, centuries of retellings, and her feminist reclamation in today’s literature and culture.

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Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/spellbinding-story-circe-goddess-magic-006787

https://www.greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/Circe/circe.html

https://uw.manifoldapp.org/read/odysseus-and-circe/section/00bcf35b-0057-450a-a122-781c91a8a73a

https://devonte.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/alfred-tennyson-e28093-ulysses.pdf

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Circe-Greek-mythology

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Sirens: The Musical (ft. RPG Major)

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 01:00:00 +0100

Join me for a very special episode of Ladies of Lore, featuring the incredibly talented cast of RPG Major, the improvised musical actual play podcast.

Today we explore the Sirens, find out where they come from, hear their stories and learn about how they have changed through time to arrive in today's modern world. All while hearing some amazing improvised songs from RPG Major.

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Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

https://www.theoi.com/Text/HesiodCatalogues.html

https://www.frieze.com/article/siren-some-poetics-2022-review

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/248205

https://www.awesomestories.com/asset/view/Odysseus-and-the-Sirens

https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/myths/odysseus-and-the-sirens/

https://mnet.mwpai.org/sites/default/files/2021-08/Ulysses_and_the_Sirens.pdf

https://www.historytoday.com/archive/foundations/ulysses-and-sirens

https://www.cusd80.com/cms/lib/AZ01001175/Centricity/Domain/4937/6%20-%20The%20Sirens.pdf

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Pandora: A Jar of Hope

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we unravel the mystery of Pandora’s story, the true meaning of her jar, and the curious fate of hope. Was it a blessing, a trick, or something more?

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https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1884-0807-1

https://turkisharchaeonews.net/object/pithos-garden-troy

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pandora-Greek-mythology

https://www.greekmyths-greekmythology.com/pandoras-box-myth/

https://www.theoi.com/Heroine/Pandora.html

https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Mortals/Pandora/pandora.html

https://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en&lr=&id=dXmx97UzO6IC&oi=fnd&pg=PR21&dq=pandora+in+modern+culture+across+literature,+film,+tv,+and+music&ots=PJVQqSk1Ae&sig=P2n7RMWm0odw29AwehDgu8ExUtM&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false

https://www.proquest.com/openview/23bfa767dfd91f00c401c5faba630aa2/1?cbl=18750&diss=y&pq-origsite=gscholar

http://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/18394/

https://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en&lr=&id=VRttDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA102&dq=pandora+in+modern+literature,+including+books+and+novels&ots=tH6ayRSPt4&sig=lX2IEw3jxFEAIDi2D83vvOxQ0pY&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=pandora%20in%20modern%20literature%2C%20including%20books%20and%20novels&f=false

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Guinevere: Part 2 - Power, Agency and Patriarchy

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:00:00 +0000

TRIGGER WARNING - SEXUAL ASSAULT

For centuries, Guinevere has been portrayed as a cautionary tale—the woman whose love affair with Lancelot shattered Camelot. But was she truly the villain of the story, or was she a victim of the patriarchal narratives that have shaped her legend? In this episode, we reclaim Guinevere’s agency, exploring her role as a powerful queen, a woman caught between duty and desire.

Welcome to the second part of our exploration of Queen Guinevere, where we take a look at how portrayals of Guinevere changed through time from Thomas Mallory, through to the Victorian period and into the modern day.

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Cool Stuff Mentioned in this Episode:

https://www.earlybritishkingdoms.com/bios/guinever.html

https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/guinevere-0017503

https://www.worldhistory.org/Guinevere/

A Woman of Legend: The Once and Future Queen Guinevere | by legendarywomen | Legendary Women | Medium

https://matterofbritain.com/htmlpages/legendliterature3.html

https://www.medievalists.net/2017/12/will-real-guinevere-please-stand/

https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/84552/1/RMS-2004-04_P._S._Noble%2C_Women_in_the_Vulgate_Cycle.pdf

https://www.bdtd.uerj.br:8443/bitstream/1/18264/2/Dissertação - Mariana Feitosa de Campos Oliveira - 2022 - Completa.pdf

https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/8367/1/Queen Guinevere.pdf

https://www-jstor-org.libezproxy.open.ac.uk/stable/pdf/10.1163/j.ctv2gjwzx0.20.pdf?refreqid=fastly-default%3Aff80eb395a977d8ee47a694283a4ca18&ab_segments=&initiator=recommender&acceptTC=1

https://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/French/DeTroyesLancelotPartIII.php#anchor_Toc534022913

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dark-Fantastic-Imagination-Potter-Postmillennial/dp/1479806072/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1742329994&sr=8-1

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Guinevere: Part 1 - Passion, Betrayal and the End of Camelot

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Join us in this first part of our exploration of Queen Guinevere as we examine the medieval sources and hear some stories of Guinevere and her Lancelot.

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Cool Stuff Mentioned in this Episode:

https://www.earlybritishkingdoms.com/bios/guinever.html

https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/guinevere-0017503

https://www.worldhistory.org/Guinevere/

A Woman of Legend: The Once and Future Queen Guinevere | by legendarywomen | Legendary Women | Medium

https://matterofbritain.com/htmlpages/legendliterature3.html

https://www.medievalists.net/2017/12/will-real-guinevere-please-stand/

https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/84552/1/RMS-2004-04_P._S._Noble%2C_Women_in_the_Vulgate_Cycle.pdf

https://www.bdtd.uerj.br:8443/bitstream/1/18264/2/Dissertação - Mariana Feitosa de Campos Oliveira - 2022 - Completa.pdf

https://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/8367/1/Queen Guinevere.pdf

https://www-jstor-org.libezproxy.open.ac.uk/stable/pdf/10.1163/j.ctv2gjwzx0.20.pdf?refreqid=fastly-default%3Aff80eb395a977d8ee47a694283a4ca18&ab_segments=&initiator=recommender&acceptTC=1

https://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/French/DeTroyesLancelotPartIII.php#anchor_Toc534022913

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Patreon Announcement!

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Here's a little announcement to let you all know what I've been cooking up.

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Oshun: From Honey to Beyoncé’s Lemonade

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 01:00:00 +0000

From the golden waters of Yoruba mythology to the iconic visuals of Lemonade, Oshun has long been a symbol of love, femininity, and resilience. But how does this powerful goddess connect to Beyoncé’s music, imagery, and artistic evolution? In this episode, we explore the origins and transformations of the Orisha, Oshun and unpack the deep spiritual and cultural ties between Oshun and Queen Bey.

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Tiana: The True Story Behind Disney’s First Black Princess

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Disney’s The Princess and the Frog introduced audiences to Tiana, a hardworking dreamer inspired by the real-life culinary legend Leah Chase. In this episode, we start with a brief look at the classic tale before diving into the remarkable story of Leah Chase, her journey from humble beginnings to becoming the “Queen of Creole Cuisine,” her impact on New Orleans, and how her life helped shape Disney’s first Black princess. Join us as we explore the legacy of a woman who stirred up more than just great food, she helped inspire history.

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Ala: Mother of the Earth

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we explore Ala, the powerful Earth Goddess of Igbo mythology. As the guardian of fertility, morality, and the afterlife, Ala plays a central role in Igbo spirituality. Join us as we uncover her significance, sacred shrines, and lasting influence on Igbo traditions.

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Mami Wata: Between Waves and Worlds

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I am so sorry for the microphone quality not being amazing this episode! Your girl was riding the struggle bus with it this week. Thank you for listening nonetheless!

I'm really excited to be highlighting Black mythology all throughout February, this week we're kicking it off by diving into the water and learning all about Mami Wata, the African water deity known for her beauty, generosity and potential for destruction.

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Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

https://africa.si.edu/exhibits/mamiwata/intro.html

https://www.nms.ac.uk/discover-catalogue/the-african-spiritual-tradition-of-mami-wata

https://farafinabooks.wordpress.com/2012/11/15/wet-hair-by-eghosa-imasuen/

https://kevin-garwood.medium.com/cultural-confluences-the-evolution-of-mami-wata-from-water-spirit-to-global-icon-a50098f205a0

https://republic.com.ng/nigeria/mami-wata-cj-obasi/

https://youtu.be/BRmj7lyvRlk?si=AbrrEpsG2qu1Wx2t

https://www.moma.org/artists/28097-wangechi-mutu

http://duval-carrie.com/

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Aswang: Unmasking the Night Terror

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Take a step into the spooky unknown and learn all about the creatures that strike fear into the Philippines, The Aswang.

We'll discover some of the many forms of the Aswang, where they came from and how these creatures have endured throughout the ages, adapting to the changing social and political landscape of their homeland.

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Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:
https://www.aswangproject.com/etymology-aswang/

https://www.redditonwiki.com/blog/the-dark-side-of-the-philippines-a-look-at-the-legend-of-the-aswang/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/aswang

https://www.nationalgallery.sg/sg/en/learn-about-art/magazine/out-of-isolation-maria-labo-aswang-as-female-rage-transfigured.html

https://mythlok.com/aswang/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Iloilo/comments/15dsm8x/aswang_stories_and_paranormal_experiences/

https://owlcation.com/humanities/What-Really-Is-an-Aswang

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Belle: More Than a Provincial Life

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we dive into the evolution of Belle, the beloved heroine from Beauty and the Beast. From Roman influence, her origins in 18th-century fairy tales to her portrayal in Disney’s iconic animation and live-action adaptations, we explore how Belle has remained a symbol of curiosity, courage, and compassion. Discover how her character has adapted to reflect changing cultural values, inspiring generations with her love of knowledge and her ability to see beyond appearances. Let us uncover the timeless magic of Belle across the ages.

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Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:
https://www.artstorywalks.com/en/blog-uk/story-of-a-myth-love-and-psyche
https://carterhaughschool.com/tale-as-old-as-time-the-legacy-of-beauty-and-the-beast/
https://darkfairytales.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/real-beast-and-her-beauty-petrus-and-catherine-gonsalvus/
https://writinginmargins.weebly.com/home/were-beauty-and-the-beast-real-people-petrus-and-catherine-gonsalvus
https://historycollection.com/the-real-beauty-and-the-beast-didnt-live-happily-ever-after/
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/beauty-and-the-beast-tile-panel-edward-burne-jones/iAGbxQ3ew0YlGA?hl=en
https://ew.com/movies/beauty-and-the-beast-evolution/
https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/beauty.html

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Jezebel: Power, Politics and Prophecy

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000

We're back with another bad girl of the Bible this week, Jezbel! Is she misunderstood or was she just a bit power hungry and immoral? Come and find out!

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https://www.gutenberg.org/files/9660/9660-h/9660-h.htm
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jezebel-queen-of-Israel
https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/jezebel-bible
https://lithub.com/who-exactly-was-the-original-jezebel/
https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/people-in-the-bible/how-bad-was-jezebel/

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Amaterasu: Radiant Goddess of the Sun

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Come and learn all about Amaterasu, the fascinating Japanese Shinto Goddess of the sun. Learn about where she came from and hear tales of her quite dramatic sibling rivalries.

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Cool stuff mentioned in this episode:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Amaterasu
https://mythopedia.com/topics/amaterasu
https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g00748/amaterasu-the-japanese-sun-goddess.html
https://www.worldhistory.org/Amaterasu/
https://withaterriblefate.com/2018/02/08/how-okami-transformed-the-meaning-of-characters-like-amaterasu/

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Meet the Ladies of Christmas Folklore

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000

Come and find out all about the amazing women of yuletide mythology and folklore in this special festive episode!

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Cool stuff mentioned in this episode:
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/does-mrs-claus-have-a-life-of-her-own

https://daily.jstor.org/santa-and-mrs-claus-and-the-christmas-war-of-the-sexes/

http://museumsonthegreen.org/wp-content/uploads/Goody-Edited.pdf

https://www.italiarail.com/culture/legend-la-befana

https://www.romaexperience.com/post/italian-traditions-holidays-befana

https://www.britannica.com/topic/St-Lucias-Day

https://www.voguescandinavia.com/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-st-lucias-day

https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/the-icelandic-yule-lads-and-gryla

https://www.exploringiceland.is/blog/gryla-and-her-13-yule-lads

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The Little Mermaid: Dreams Drowned in Reality

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000

If you thought you knew The Little Mermaid, think again.

In this episode, we'll uncover the true story behind Ariel, we will do a deep dive in to the mind of Hans Christian Andersen, the creator of the original tale, discuss the Disneyfication of The Little Mermaid and examine where she can still be found in modern pop culture.

Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

https://rictornorton.co.uk/andersen.htm
https://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/arts_culture/2022/06/many-little-mermaids-hans-christian-andersens-classic-fairy-tale.html
https://eastrockawaygull.com/3818/creative-writing/the-dark-truth-behind-the-little-mermaid/

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Mulan: The Legacy of China’s Brave Daughter

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we'll uncover the true story behind Mulan, we will read the original Chinese ballad, discuss the Disneyfication of Mulan and examine where she can still be found in modern pop culture.

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https://classicalpoets.org/2018/09/23/the-ballad-of-mulan-a-rhyming-translation/
https://mulanbook.com/
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hua-Mulan

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Sleeping Beauty: Twisted Roots of an Iconic Tale

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we'll uncover the true story behind Sleeping Beauty, a tale far darker and more complex than the enchanted slumber we know today. From ancient myths of cursed maidens to the harrowing origins in folklore, we'll explore how this story evolved through centuries of oral tradition, literature, and cultural transformation.

Join us as we peel back the layers of this timeless legend to reveal the secrets hidden in its roots.

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https://bsky.app/profile/ladiesoflore.bsky.social

https://www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/general/original-disney-stories-films

https://www.colorado.edu/projects/fairy-tales/grimms-fairy-tales/sleeping-beauty

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/jun/17/how-we-made-sleeping-beauty-disney

https://www.thedisneyclassics.com/blog/artistry-sleeping-beauty

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Giulia Tofana: Poison The Men

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000

If you had the recipe to a highly effective, undetectable poison, how would you use it? To poison the men of course.

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https://aspectsofhistory.com/giulia-tofana-power-poison/
https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/giulia-tofana-the-italian-serial-poisoner-who-became-a-legend

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Morgan le Fay: Heroine or Villainess of the Round Table?

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0000

Come and jump into Arthurian Legend and find out all about Arthur's half-sister, Morgan le Fay. Was she truly evil or was she just a girl trying to hold her own in a world of knights and wizards?

Cool stuff mentioned in this episode:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Morgan-le-Fay

https://kingarthursknights.com/arthurian-characters/morgan-le-fay/

https://theconversation.com/morgan-le-fay-how-arthurian-legend-turned-a-powerful-woman-from-healer-to-villain-109928

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Erzulie: Divine Feminine in Vodou

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Come and explore the world of the Erzulie, divine feminine figures in Haitian Vodou.

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https://www.youtube.com/@ChroniclesofaZoe
https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/collections/world-cultures/africa/vodouflags

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Kuwazu Nyobo: The Dark Side of Japanese Folklore

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100

Come with me to Japan to explore the terrifying Kuwazu Nyobo, the silent wife with the mouth in the back of her head.

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https://electricliterature.com/female-ghosts-and-spirits-from-japanese-folklore-ranked/

https://electricliterature.com/female-ghosts-and-spirits-from-japanese-folklore-ranked/

https://www.iromegane.com/post/japanese-mythology-marriage-between-humans-and-animals

https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA615691031&sid=googleScholar&v=2.1&it=r&linkaccess=abs&issn=18826865&p=LitRC&sw=w&userGroupName=anon%7Efac90a7d&aty=open-web-entry

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Isis: The Enchantress Who Resurrected a God

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100

Today's episode is all about Isis, the powerful mother figure who resurrected her husband and built a following (and a phallus) that transcended borders.

Cool stuff I mentioned in this episode:

https://medium.com/minneapolis-institute-of-art/ancient-egypt-and-the-mystery-of-the-missing-phallus-97db0103ecdc

https://www.eoht.info/page/Phallus%20of%20Osiris

https://www.britannica.com/topic/ancient-Egyptian-religion/Sources-and-limitations-of-ancient-and-modern-knowledge

https://faculty.gvsu.edu/websterm/Egypt/Ra&Isis.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7MHGDGmsk8&t=1065s

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Lilith: Seductress, Scapegoat, or Survivor?

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0100

Today's episode is all about Lilith, the first lady of the garden of Eden, demoness, seductress and feminist icon.

Come and find out all about her origins, her departure from garden of Eden, her transformation into the infant slaying demon, and reclamation as a feminist symbol of the power of feminine sexuality.

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Cool stuff I mentioned in this episode:

https://www2.kenyon.edu/Depts/Religion/Projects/Reln91/Power/lilith.htm#:~:text=Although%20the%20figure%20of%20Lilith,of%20the%20%22first%20Eve%22.

https://symbolreader.net/2020/08/24/lilith/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lilith-Jewish-folklore

https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/lilith

https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/people-in-the-bible/lilith/

https://jwa.org/node/23210

https://www.worldhistory.org/article/658/the-queen-of-the-night/

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Hel: Keeper of Souls

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0100

Today's episode is all about Hel, the Norse ruler of the underworld and Cate Blanchett lookalike!

Come and find out all about her origins, her place in Norse Cosmology and where you might find her in modern culture.

Cool Stuff I mentioned in this episode:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hel-Norse-deity

https://norse-mythology.org/cosmology/the-nine-worlds/helheim/

https://skjalden.com/hel/

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Yennenga: Breaking Barriers, Building Dynasties

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0100

Today’s episode is all about Yennenga, the warrior princess who broke tradition and founded a dynasty!

Come and find out all about this amazing woman of mythology who's impact has truly altered history.

Cool stuff I mentioned in this episode:

https://www.tourhq.com/article/a-travel-guide-to-burkina-faso-the-land-of-honest-people

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/160D/production/_121254650_gettyimages-1236081546.jpg.webp

https://www.juggle.org/the-art-of-yennega-circus/

https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12672/yannenga/#google_vignette

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqtdoBq3kj0

https://www.joanmadison.com/shop/queendom-collection/queendom-nine-detail

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A Message For You!

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0100

So sorry for my last minute no show this week! But I promise I'll be back next week with a super fascinating episode about a badass woman of mythology.

Please let me know if there is anything you'd like me to feature in upcoming episodes! I love hearing your feedback.

Thank you all SO much for the support! Can't wait to talk to you all next week.

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Harpies: Furious and Fearsome

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0100

Today’s episode is all about Harpies, the furious and fearsome winged women of Ancient Greek Mythology!

Come and find out all about these terrifying creatures and see how their famous reputation has changed and evolved over time.

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Cool stuff I mentioned in this episode:

https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Harpy

https://www.theoi.com/Pontios/Harpyiai.html

https://harpymagazine.com/home-1/2018/12/3/41knb08w49g2q0apmx2rif37a5pt2m

https://list.fandom.com/wiki/Harpies_in_popular_culture

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Inanna: Love, War and Honey Cheese

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0100

In this episode we'll explore the fierce, fascinating and fabulous Sumerian Goddess, Inanna. The Queen of Heaven and of getting her own back.

Come and learn all about her origins, her impact on other ancient cultures and her enduring legacy as both a trans ally and feminist icon.

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Some of the cool stuff mentioned in this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z1pTvnlGqE
https://artofcompost.ca/2020/05/31/inanna-and-dumuzi-get-it-on/
https://www.worldhistory.org/article/215/inannas-descent-a-sumerian-tale-of-injustice/

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The Morrigan: A Triple Threat

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0100

In this episode we'll embark on a captivating journey into the origins and legends of The Morrigan, the formidable Irish goddess of war, fate, and sovereignty.

Come along as we unravel the mysteries surrounding this powerful deity who is still worshipped even to this day.

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Check out @artbykerrie on Tiktok or artbykerrie_ on instagram for some beautiful pieces of jewellery made of discarded pieces of our past. Each piece is something Kerrie has found mudlarking and comes with a cute little card containing research about the piece.

Some of the cool stuff mentioned in this episode:
https://loraobrien.ie/morrigan/
https://www.ancienttexts.org/library/celtic/ctexts/leborgabala.html

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La Llorona: Spirit of Grief

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0100

In this episode, we'll unveil the terrifyingly tragic tale of La Llorona, a figure who has haunted Latin America for centuries.

Known as "The Weeping Woman," La Llorona is said to be the spirit of a mother doomed to wander the earth in search of her lost children. We’ll explore the origins of this eerie tale, its variations across different cultures, and the enduring impact it has had on folklore, pop culture, and the collective psyche.

Come along and unravel the mysteries behind La Llorona’s eternal sorrow and her place in the pantheon of the supernatural.

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Translations:

Mis Hijos - My children
Donde estan mis hijos? - Where are my children?
Mestizo - people of mixed ancestry with a white European and an indigenous background

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Check out @artbykerrie on Tiktok or artbykerrie_ on instagram for some beautiful pieces of jewellery made of discarded pieces of our past. Each piece is something Kerrie has found mudlarking and comes with a cute little card containing research about the piece.

Some of the cool stuff mentioned in this episode:

https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2021/10/la-llorona-storytelling-for-halloween-and-da-de-muertos/

https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2021/10/la-llorona-an-introduction-to-the-weeping-woman/

https://austinghosts.com/la-llorona-the-weeping-woman/

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Medusa: From Monster to Muse

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0100

Trigger Warning - Sexual Assault.

In this episode, we delve into the captivating legend of Medusa, one of mythology's most misunderstood figures. Join me as we explore her origins, from her transformation into a Gorgon to a symbol of feminine rage.

We'll unravel the layers of her story, examining how Medusa has been portrayed in ancient myths, art and modern culture. Was she truly a monstrous villain, or a tragic victim?

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Some of the cool stuff mentioned in this episode:

https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/medu/hd_medu.htm

https://pharos.vassarspaces.net/2018/01/18/antiquity-in-support-of-violent-misogyny-in-anti-clinton-apparel/

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Trailer: Welcome to Ladies of Lore

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0100

Hi! I'm India, an almost 30-year-old history enthusiast from Suffolk, UK. From a young age, my passion for History and Mythology has fueled my curiosity and imagination. I remember being captivated by the tales of heroes from Ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, but I always had one lingering question: where are the stories of the women?

Determined to uncover and share these overlooked narratives, I created this podcast to bring the fascinating women of Mythology into the spotlight. Join me as I delve into incredible stories of Mythological women all over the world and share them with you all. I hope you find them as inspiring and captivating as I do.

Let's explore these extraordinary tales together!