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
Circe: Weaving Her Own Fate
This week we will be taking a look at the transformation of one of mythology’s most misunderstood women: Circe. From Homer’s dangerous enchantress to a symbol of female power and self-authorship, we'll trace Circe’s evolution through ancient texts, centuries of retellings, and her feminist reclamation in today’s literature and culture.
Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:
https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/spellbinding-story-circe-goddess-magic-006787
https://www.greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/Circe/circe.html
https://uw.manifoldapp.org/read/odysseus-and-circe/section/00bcf35b-0057-450a-a122-781c91a8a73a
https://devonte.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/alfred-tennyson-e28093-ulysses.pdf
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Circe-Greek-mythology
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