Mytholadies Podcast
1) 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 my...Show More
2) 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 subs...Show More
3) 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...Show More
4) 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 col...Show More
5) 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, Poliahu from Hawaiian mythology, Ma...Show More
6) 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 aga...Show More
7) 65. Princess Leutogi (Samoan Mythology)
In today's episode, we discuss the Samoan goddess Princess Leutogi. We discuss her association with bats, the different conceptions of bats throughout the world, and the importance of not removin...Show More
8) 64. 山姥 - Yamauba (Japanese Folklore)
In our first Halloween-themed episode of the year, Lizzie discusses Yamauba, a frightening old woman spirit from Japanese folklore. We talk about the different stories surrounding her, as well as what...Show More
9) 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 first discuss the antisemitic origins of the popular depiction of the witc...Show More
10) 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 multiple husbands and their relationships, and her importance today. ...Show More