Ladies of Lore
Ladies of Lore is dedicated to the women of mythology and folklore, from goddesses, monsters, queens, witches, seers, and everything in between.
Each episode traces these women from their earliest origins through their most famous stories, and explores how they change over time, shaped by the cultures retelling them. We explore how fear, power, desire, and control transformed women into monsters, muses, or moral warnings, and what those transformations reveal about the societies doing the telling.
From ancient myth to modern pop culture, Ladies of Lore looks at where these women began, how they’ve been rewritten, and why they still matter now.
If you love mythology, folklore, and wonder who benefits from the version of the story we are given, you're in the right place.
Ladies of Lore
Latest Episodes
The Women of Ancient Rome ft. The Lost Roman Heroes
This week I sat down with Matthew and Matteo, hosts of The Lost Roman Heroes podcast, to talk about 3 incredible women from Ancient Rome. You can find The Lost Roman Heroes here: ht...
I, Medusa: A Conversation with Ayana Gray
Today I am joined by New York Times best selling author Ayana Gray to talk about her book I, Medusa and the power of reclaiming one of the mythology's most well known women. Ayana is the author of the bestselling ...
History Daily: Rosa Parks Makes a Stand + The Death of Queen Elizabeth I
I’m delighted to be featured as part of History Daily’s Saturday Matinee series. To celebrate, today I’m sharing a special double feature from History Daily, hosted by Lindsay Graham. Known for its engaging, research-driven st...
Deirdre: The Girl Destined for Sorrow
Before she ever fell in love, Deirdre was promised to a king. Before she ever made a choice, her fate had already been written. Known as Deirdre of the Sorrows, her story is one of prophecy, exile and doomed love. This week we jump ...
Kali: Devourer of Illusion
Kali is one of the most complex and powerful figures in global mythology. In this we follow the evolution of Kali, all the way from her origins in ancient Sanskrit texts to her role as a liberating force in Tantric cosmology, colonial res...
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