Episodes
64. 山姥 - Yamauba (Japanese Folklore)
In our first solo Halloween-themed episode of the year, Lizzie discusses Yamauba, a frightening old woman spirit from Japanese fo…
63. Witches (Themed Episode #13)
In today's Halloween-themed episode, we welcome the spooky season by discussing a few witches from mythology and folklore. We fir…
62. Draupadi (Sanskrit Epics)
In today's episode, we talk about Draupadi from the Sanskrit epic the Mahābhārata. We discuss her role in the famous epic, her mu…
61. Rusalka (Slavic Folklore)
In today's episode Lizzie once again delights Zoe's inner Russian and Decemberists nerd with the rusalka, a water spirit from Sla…
60. Yemoja (Yoruba Mythology)
In today's episode, we discuss the famous water goddess Yemoja from Yoruba mythology. We talk about the many different aspects of…
59. Women of the Trojan War (Themed Episode #12)
In today's episode, we discuss several of the women involved in the Trojan War from Greek mythology. We talk about Iphigenia, Chr…
58. 黃崇嘏 - Huang Chonggu (Chinese Legend)
In our second Pride Month episode, we get into gender politics with the story of China's famous cross-dressing poet, Huang Chongg…
57. Santa Muerte (Mexican Folklore)
In today's episode, we discuss Santa Muerte, the folk saint and personification of death in Mexico. We discuss different ways of …
56. Arraweelo (Somali Legend)
In today's episode, we talk about the legendary Somali queen, Arraweelo. We discuss how her story has been used as an argument ag…
55. Moon Goddesses (Themed Episode #11)
In today's episode themed episode, we discuss moon goddesses from different cultures around the world. We talk about the Maya Moo…
54. Mary Magdalene (Christian Bible)
In today's Easter-themed episode, we discuss Mary Magdalene from the Bible. Zoe (who was raised Catholic) explains biblical lore …
53. La Siguanaba (Central American Folklore)
In today's episode we discuss La Siguanaba, a frightening, horse-headed spirit found in folklore all throughout Central America. …
52. Nafanua (Samoan Legend)
In today's episode, we talk about Nafanua, a warrior goddess and leader of Samoan legend. We discuss colonialism, the archetype o…
51. Ériu (Irish Mythology) (feat. Cathy)
To celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, Lizzie's friend and roommate Cathy joins to talk about the Irish goddess Ériu. We discuss sover…
50. Medusa (Greek Mythology)
Today, we celebrate our fiftieth episode with one of Lizzie's favorite Mytholadies ever, Medusa herself! We discuss how the depic…
49. Oshun (Yoruba Mythology)
In today's episode, we talk about Oshun, a Yoruba orisha of fertility and love. We discuss lessons of cooperation, kinship terms,…
48. Manimekalai (Tamil Epics)
In today's episode we discuss Manimekalai, the heroine of another Tamil Epic. We compare and contrast it with the Silippatikaram …
47. Hearth Goddesses (Themed Episode #10)
For our first themed episode of 2022, we look at goddesses of the hearth from around the world. We discuss Gabija from Lithuanian…
46. Princess Bari (Korean Mythology)
In today's episode, we discuss Princess Bari from Korean mythology. We discuss filial piety, conceptions of the heavens and under…
45. Two Old Women (Gwich'in Folklore)
In today's episode we discuss the Gwich'in story of Ch'idzigyaak and Sa', as told in the book Two Old Women by Velma Wallis. We d…
44. Frau Perchta (German Folklore)
In today's episode, we celebrate the Christmas season by talking about Frau Perchta from German folklore! We discuss the frighten…
43. Judith (Jewish Apocrypha)
In today's episode we celebrate Hanukkah by discussing the woman most associated with Hanukkah, Judith! We discuss the importance…
42. Crones (Themed Episode #9)
In this early winter episode, we discuss the archetype of the old crone, as well as several crones in mythology and folklore. We …
41. The Bell Witch (Southern US Folklore)
In today's episode, we talk about the Bell Witch from Southern United States folklore, a spirit that haunted a family in Tennesse…