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71. Creator Goddesses (Themed Episode #15)

We're back from our (semi-unplanned) January hiatus with a new themed episode! Today we discuss goddesses who played a role in creating the world and/or humanity, including Estsanatlehi from Navajo mythology, Papatuanuku from Māori mythology, the Djanggawul Sisters from Yulengor mythology, Mawu from Dahomey mythology, Woyengi from Ijo mythology, Amamikyu from Ryukyuan mythology, and Neith from Egyptian mythology. We also talk about why it's necessary for humans to have myths about the creation o

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Feb. 6, 2023

71. Creator Goddesses (Themed Episode #15)

We're back from our (semi-unplanned) January hiatus with a new themed episode! Today we discuss goddesses who played a role in creating the world and/or humanity, including Estsanatlehi from Navajo mythology, Papatuanuku from Māori mythology, the Djanggawul Sisters from Yulengor …

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Dec. 19, 2022

70. Baba Yaga (Slavic Folklore)

In today's episode, we talk about Baba Yaga from Slavic folklore. For more information about today's episode, go to mytholadies.com. To donate, please go to ko-fi.com/mytholadies. To subscribe, go to https://anchor.fm/mythola...

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Dec. 5, 2022

69. Sedna (Inuit Mythology)

In today's episode, Lizzie tells Zoe about Sedna, the ferocious and powerful Inuit goddess of the sea. Together, they discuss the different versions and interpretations of her story, and how important she is to Inuit communities today.

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Nov. 21, 2022

68. Lot's Wife (Genesis)

In today's episode, we discuss Lot's wife from the bible. We discuss a variety of interpretations of her story, the parallels to the Orpheus and Eurydice story, and the way she became a symbol for colonialism

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Nov. 7, 2022

67. Winter Goddesses (Themed Episode #14)

In this episode, we discuss figures associated with winter from several different cultures. We discuss Skaði from Norse mythology, Nane Sarma from Iranian folklore, Poli'ahu from Hawaiian mythology, Marzanna from Slavic folklore, Hine-takurua from Māori mythology, and Snegurochka from Slavic …

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Oct. 24, 2022

66. Mae Nak (Thai Folklore)

In our last Halloween episode of the season, Lizzie tells Zoe about Mae Nak, a spirit from Thai folklore. Together, we discuss how her story relates to themes of grief, women's roles, and protests against the draft.

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