Mythology Episodes

Feb. 15, 2021

22. Brigid (Irish Mythology)

In today's episode we discuss Brigid, a significant female figure in both pagan and Catholic Irish history. We talk about Christian syncretism, the transformative powers of women's grief, and touch on some LGBT+ themes. For m...

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Feb. 8, 2021

21. 西王母 - Xiwangmu (Chinese Mythology)

In today's episode, we discuss Xiwangmu, or the Queen Mother of the West. We talk about the influence of folk religions, the Mandate of Heaven, and the dangers of nationalist spins on mythology. For more information about tod...

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Jan. 25, 2021

19. Pele (Hawaiian Mythology)

In today's episode, we discuss Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. We talk about veneration of nature, the distinction between folklore and mythology, and how a goddess can have a place in history. For more information a...

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Nov. 23, 2020

10. Ọba (Yoruba Mythology)

In today's episode we discuss Ọba, a goddess from Yoruba mythology. We discuss tragic, one-sided love, what makes a good wife, and parallels to women we've previously discussed. This episode has a TRIGGER WARNING for descript...

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Nov. 16, 2020

9. Erzulie Freda and Erzulie Dantor (Haitian Vodou)

In our ninth episode, we discuss two love goddesses from Haitian Vodou. We talk about ways of dealing with trauma, how mythology can be a tangible part of history, and how a religion can be filled with love and healing. …

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Oct. 26, 2020

6. 嫦娥 - Chang'e (Han Chinese Mythology)

In our sixth episode, we talk about the Chinese moon goddess Chang'e. We discuss how a time period's values can influence a myth, the isolated and dreary life of a moon goddess, and space exporation. For more information abou...

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Oct. 12, 2020

4. Hecate (Greek Mythology)

In our fourth episode, we talk about the Greek goddess of magic, witchcraft, necromancy, crossroads, and the moon. We discuss ancient witchcraft, the archetype of the triple goddess, and why you should never brag in the prese...

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Sept. 28, 2020

2. Inanna (Sumerian Mythology)

In our second episode, we discuss Inanna, a powerful goddess of love and war from Sumerian Mythology. We discuss biblical parallels, goddess worship, and our love for warrior women! For more information about today's episode,...

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Sept. 21, 2020

1. Lady of the Lake (Arthurian Legend)

In our first episode, we talk about the powerful Arthurian sorceress known as the Lady of the Lake. We talk about her rise to power and preconceived roles for women in Arthurian canon. For more information about today's episo...

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