Ladies of Lore
Ladies of Lore is the podcast dedicated to the fierce, forgotten and fascinating women of mythology and folklore. We unpick, unravel and explore their origins, their stories and explore how they have changed through time to arrive in today's modern world. From vengeful goddesses to cunning tricksters, warrior queens to mystical seers, we dive deep into the legends that shaped cultures - and the women who ruled them.
Whether they've been erased, misunderstood or overshadowed, we're here to set the record straight and bring their stories to life. If you love myth, history and powerful women, this is the podcast for you.
Ladies of Lore
Oshun: From Honey to Beyoncé’s Lemonade
From the golden waters of Yoruba mythology to the iconic visuals of Lemonade, Oshun has long been a symbol of love, femininity, and resilience. But how does this powerful goddess connect to Beyoncé’s music, imagery, and artistic evolution? In this episode, we explore the origins and transformations of the Orisha, Oshun and unpack the deep spiritual and cultural ties between Oshun and Queen Bey.
Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:
- https://www.blackhistoryheroes.com/2015/10/a-west-african-folktale-of-story-of.html
- https://africanpoems.net/gods-ancestors/oshun-the-river-goddess/
- https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Philosophy-of-the-Yoruba-2006354
- https://contra.com/p/7NOYqrN6-oshun-the-goddess-of-love-fertility-and-abundance
- https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/signs/session13/oshun
- https://www.vice.com/en/article/how-to-invoke-oshun-yoruba-goddess-orisha/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeonBmeFR8o
- https://www.vice.com/en/article/how-to-invoke-oshun-yoruba-goddess-orisha/
- https://www.vox.com/culture/2020/7/31/21349403/beyonce-black-is-king-oshun-osun-yoruba-goddess
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