Episodes

In our twenty-third episode, we finally cover our first Egyptian goddess - the powerful and two-sided Hathor. We discuss her dualistic nature, the importance of livestock to ancient religions, and our surprise that neither of...

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...

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...

In our fifth themed episode, we talk about love goddesses! We discuss Astghik from Armenian mythology, Turan from Etruscan mythology, Prende from Albanian mythology, Xochiquetzal from Aztec mythology, Cliodhna from Irish myth...

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...

In today's episode, we talk about the Brazilian siren known as Iara. We discuss the powers of the moon, whether immortality is a blessing or a curse, and the mythological influences on names. For more information about today'...

In our seventeenth episode we discuss Kannaki, the heroine of the earliest Great Tamil Epic, The Cilappatikāram. We talk about karma, the power of women's rage, and what makes a virtuous woman. For more information about toda...

In our 4th themed episode, we discuss an array of fortune, fate, and luck goddesses. We talk about the different ways fate and luck are viewed through different cultures, the common theme of groups of three, and a surprising ...

In today's episode, we discuss Guðrún Ósvífrsdóttir, the protagonist of the thrilling Laxdæla Saga. We talk about tragic love triangles, domineering women, and prophetic dreams. This episode has a TRIGGER WARNING for transpho...

In our fourteenth episode, we discuss Aisha Qandisha; a female djinn from Moroccan folklore. We discuss the powerful, possibly historical background of the legend as well as the healing power of reclaiming terrifying female f...

In our thirteenth episode, we talk about Scheherazade from the Thousand and One Nights! We discuss orientalism, the act of creating one's own narrative, and the healing power of storytelling. Take our 2020 audience survey! ht...

In our third themed episode, we talk about sun goddesses! For more information about today's episode, go to mytholadies.com . Our cover art is by Helena Cailleaux. You can find her and more of her work on Instagram @helena.c...

In our eleventh episode, we talk about the famous Japanese ghost story from the Yotsuya Kaidan! We discuss this yōkai's tragic origins and how she merits respect even from the grave. For more information about today's episode...

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...

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. …

In our eighth episode, we discuss Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir and Freydís Eiríksdóttir, the two principle female characters from the Greenlanders' Sagas (The Greenlanders' Saga and the Saga of Eirik the Red). We discuss the impo...

In our second themed episode, we discuss vampiric women from mythology and folklore. We discuss the ways in which vampire legends have been used to vilify women and other oppressed groups, how history and trauma shapes vampir...

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...

In our fifth episode we discuss La Xtabay, a frightening demon from Yucatec folk and urban legend! We discuss the possible sources of this fascinating tale, as well as how it both conforms to and subverts popular ideas of mor...

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...

A concept of the underworld is universal across mythologies. But what sort of women rule or journey to the underworld? We talk about Māori goddesses, an Aztec lady of the dead, and more! For more information about today's epi...

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,...

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...

Mytholadies is a weekly podcast about women in mythology and folklore from around the world. The first episode will premiere on Monday, September 21st! Our cover art is by Helena Cailleaux. You can find her and more of her w...