66. Mae Nak - แม่นาก (Thai Folklore)

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 mythology, Papatuanuku from Māori mythology, the Djanggawul Sisters from Yulengor mythology, Mawu from Dahomey mythology, Woyengi from Ijo mythology, Amamikyu from Ryukyuan mythology, and Neith from Egyptian mythology. We also talk about why it's necessary for humans to have myths about the creation of the world.  While recording, we experienced some technical difficulties. For this reason, the audio quality from our mics is not up to our usual standards. We apologize for the inconvenience.  For more information about today's episode, go to mytholadies.com.    To donate, please go to ko-fi.com/mytholadies.  To subscribe, go to https://anchor.fm/mytholadies/subscribe   Our cover art is by Helena Cailleaux.  You can find her and more of her  work on Instagram @helena.cailleaux.illustratrice. Our theme song was composed and performed by Icarus Tyree. To hear more of their music, check out icarust.bandcamp.com.

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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 she is to Inuit communities today. Support Inuit peoples' fight to protect their communities and the arctic: Inuuqatigiit ICC Alaska ICC Canada Inuit Art Council Indigenous Charities in Canada For more information about today's episode, go to mytholadies.com.   To donate, please go to ko-fi.com/mytholadies. To subscribe, go to https://anchor.fm/mytholadies/subscribe  Our cover art is by Helena Cailleaux.  You can find her and more of her  work on Instagram @helena.cailleaux.illustratrice. Our theme song was  composed and performed by Icarus Tyree. To hear more of their music, check out icarust.bandcamp.com.

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 colonialism. For more information about today's episode, go to mytholadies.com.   To donate, please go to ko-fi.com/mytholadies. To subscribe, go to https://anchor.fm/mytholadies/subscribe  Our cover art is by Helena Cailleaux.  You can find her and more of her work on Instagram @helena.cailleaux.illustratrice. Our theme song was composed and performed by Icarus Tyree. To hear more of their music, check out icarust.bandcamp.com.

In this episode, we discuss figures associated with winter from several different cultures. We discuss Skaði from Norse mythology, Nane Sarma from Iranian folklore, Poli'ahu from Hawaiian mythology, Marzanna from Slavic folklore, Hine-takurua from Māori mythology, and Snegurochka from Slavic fairy tales. For more information about today's episode, go to mytholadies.com.   To donate, please go to ko-fi.com/mytholadies. To subscribe, go to https://anchor.fm/mytholadies/subscribe  Our cover art is by Helena Cailleaux.  You can find her and more of her work on Instagram @helena.cailleaux.illustratrice. Our theme song was composed and performed by Icarus Tyree. To hear more of their music, check out icarust.bandcamp.com.

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 against the draft. For more information about today's episode, go to mytholadies.com. To donate, please go to ko-fi.com/mytholadies. To subscribe, go to https://anchor.fm/mytholadies/subscribe Our cover art is by Helena Cailleaux.  You can find her and more of her  work on Instagram @helena.cailleaux.illustratrice. Our theme song was  composed and performed by Icarus Tyree. To hear more of their music,  check out icarust.bandcamp.com.

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 removing myths and folktales from their context. For more information about today's episode, go to mytholadies.com. To donate, please go to ko-fi.com/mytholadies.   To subscribe, go to anchor.fm/mytholadies/subscribe Our cover art is by Helena Cailleaux.  You can find her and more of her work on Instagram @helena.cailleaux.illustratrice. Our theme song was composed and performed by Icarus Tyree. To hear more of their music, check out icarust.bandcamp.com.

In our first solo 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 she as a folk character can say about society overall. For more information about today's episode, go to mytholadies.com. To donate, please go to ko-fi.com/mytholadies.   Our cover art is by Helena Cailleaux. You can find her and more of her  work on Instagram @helena.cailleaux.illustratrice. Our theme song was composed and performed by Icarus Tyree. To hear more of their music, check out icarust.bandcamp.com.

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 witch. Then, we talk about Black Annis from English folklore, Muma Pădurii from Romanian folklore, Louhi from Finnish mythology, Angitia from pre-Roman mythology, and Sebile and Annowre from Arthurian legend.  This episode has a TRIGGER WARNING for extensive discussions of antisemitism. For more information about today's episode, go to mytholadies.com. To donate, please go to ko-fi.com/mytholadies.  You can check out our new bonus episode on Strega Nona from children's fiction for a small donation on both Spotify and Ko-fi! Our cover art is by Helena Cailleaux. You can find her and more of her work on Instagram @helena.cailleaux.illustratrice. Our theme song was composed and performed by Icarus Tyree. To hear more of their music, check out icarust.bandcamp.com.

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.  This episode has a TRIGGER WARNING for sexual assault. EDIT: In the original release of this episode, Zoe described the Bhagavad Gita as a literary poem. This is inaccurate, as the Bhagavad Gita is one of the most holy scriptures in Hinduism. We have since edited the episode to remove this inaccurate description of such an important text, and Zoe apologizes for their insufficient research and oversimplification on the subject.  For more information about today's episode, go to mytholadies.com.  To donate, please go to ko-fi.com/mytholadies.    Our cover art is by Helena Cailleaux.  You can find her and more of her work on Instagram @helena.cailleaux.illustratrice. Our theme song was composed and performed by Icarus Tyree. To hear more of their music, check out icarust.bandcamp.com.