Atabey, the Taino Mother of creation, once shaped land, sea, and sky. In this episode, we explore her as life-giver and cosmic force—and trace how her image shifted through colonisation, erasure, and survival. From sacred caves to modern memory, we follow the story of a goddess who endures.Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: Taíno: Indigenous Caribbeans - Black History Month 2025Columbus and the Taíno - Exploring the Early Americas | Exhibitions - Library of CongressWho Were the Taíno, the Original Inhabitants of Columbus’ Island Colonies?https://docs.craft.do/editor/d/a3c7a96b-7d37-88b6-1cc7-ecb9ecfa10a0/7BE1A6F9-7835-4C3B-BEE0-B0EFD8B3E892?s=RrLBdrL5Dr8wPDSCueYcvuV5KY8ZXvj9XVX7FGyWSRqPhttps://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-71318-2https://www.proquest.com/openview/0c9d55c13fe7146e6a1325db7682eeb5/1?pq-origsite=gscholarhttps://www.proquest.com/openview/9c8ed0a77171cbcbc1137e8039f60b57/1?pq-origsite=gscholarSupport the showJoin the Patreon! - patreon.com/LadiesofLore Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore
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Suffolk: Boudicca, Witches and Fairies, Oh My!
In the very first episode of Ladies of Lore on Tour, we'll step into the mists of East Anglia as we trace the footsteps of Boudicca, commune with the witches of Suffolk, explore fairy folklore, and unravel the mystery of the green children of Woolpit.Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.nationalparks.uk/2024/09/30/discover-folklore-of-the-broads/https://www.thesuffolkcoast.co.uk/articles/myths-legends-of-the-suffolk-coasthttps://www.edp24.co.uk/lifestyle/20656200.sunken-villages-sea-serpents---folklore-east-anglias-waterways/https://walpoleoldchapel.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Notes-on-the-Walpole-Chapel-Baptism-Records-1706-1837.pdfhttps://visit-burystedmunds.co.uk/blog/the-bury-st-edmunds-witch-trial-that-influenced-the-salem-witch-trialshttps://lowestoftoldandnow.org/lon/inspirational-women/amy-denny-and-rose-cullenderhttps://www.visitsuffolk.com/post/ghost-stories-and-witch-trials-in-bury-st-edmunds#:~:text=The%20first%20recorded%20account%20of,tried%20at%20Lancaster%20in%201612.https://folklorethursday.com/legends/celtic-warrior-women-queen-boudica-of-the-iceni/Support the showJoin the Patreon! - patreon.com/LadiesofLore Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore
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Schedule Update, Discord Server & Patreon News!
Super short update this week to give you the low down on the latest at Ladies of Lore. Biggest news is that the Patreon & Discord Server are both now live and you can access them here: www.patreon.com/LadiesOfLore Hope to see and chat to some of you there!Support the showJoin the Patreon! - patreon.com/LadiesofLore Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore
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Freyja: The Goddess Who Wept Gold
In this episode, we journey through myth, memory, and modern magic to explore the powerful Norse goddess Freyja. From her ancient origins as a Vanir deity of love, fertility, death, and seiðr, to her medieval demonisation and Enlightenment dismissal, Freyja’s identity has evolved across centuries of cultural transformation. We trace how she was reimagined during the Romantic and nationalist 19th century and how today she rises again—this time as a feminist icon, digital warrior, and muse for video games, music, and literature. Join us as we uncover how Freyja’s story has been told, twisted, and reborn—again and again.Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: http://germanicmythology.com/original/Freyja%20and%20Odr%202008%20CULT%20OF%20FREYR%20AND%20FREYJA.pdfhttps://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/27622/1/A%20New%20Kind%20of%20Feminine.pdfhttps://www.duo.uio.no/bitstream/handle/10852/57994/1/Lan-Wang-thesis.pdfhttps://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780203456385-9/freyja%E2%80%94a-goddess-many-names-britt-mari-n%C3%A4sstr%C3%B6mhttps://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781315832951-13/viking-religion-old-norse-mythology-terry-gunnellhttps://www.proquest.com/openview/e198dc4fef9e6a4e40d0465d3538b2a7Support the showJoin the Patreon! - patreon.com/LadiesofLore Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore
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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-006787https://www.greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/Circe/circe.htmlhttps://uw.manifoldapp.org/read/odysseus-and-circe/section/00bcf35b-0057-450a-a122-781c91a8a73ahttps://devonte.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/alfred-tennyson-e28093-ulysses.pdfhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Circe-Greek-mythologySupport the showJoin the Patreon! - patreon.com/LadiesofLore Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore
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.
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