Episodes
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…
40. Bluebeard's Bride (World Folklore)
In today's giant of an episode, we delve into the classic tale of Bluebeard's Bride. We cover three different versions of the sto…
39. Maman Brigitte (Haitian Vodou)
In today's episode, we talk about the Haitian loa known as Maman Brigitte. We discuss conceptions of the afterlife, the ways figu…
38. Yōkai (Themed Episode #8)
In our eighth themed episode, we talk about the supernatural Japanese creatures and phenomena known as yōkai. We discuss eight di…
37. Durga (Hindu Mythology)
In today's episode we discuss Durga, the fierce warrior goddess of Hindu mythology. We discuss the symbolic nature of her fight a…
36. La Llorona (Mexican Folklore)
In today's episode, we discuss La Llorona, a spirit from Mexican folklore. We discuss the prevalence of female ghosts wearing whi…
35. Tiamat (Babylonian Mythology)
In today's episode we discuss Tiamat, the mother goddess of primordial chaos from the Babylonian epic the Eluma Elish. We talk ab…
34. Grendel's Mother (Beowulf)
In today's episode, we discuss Grendel's Mother from the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf. We discuss cycles of violence, the subjec…
33. Mermaids (Themed Episode #7)
In today's episode, we discuss mermaid legends from around the world. We discuss La Sirena Chilota (Chilote), Suvannamaccha (Thai…
32. La Difunta Correa (Argentinian Folklore)
In today's episode we discuss La Difunta Correa, the beloved Argentinian folk saint. We discuss misogynistic Christian narratives…