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• Guinevere: Part 1 - Passion, Betrayal and the End of Camelot

  For centuries, Guinevere has been portrayed as a cautionary tale—the woman whose love affair with Lancelot shattered Camelot. But was she truly the villain of the story, or was she a victim of the patriarchal narratives that have shaped her legend? In this episode, we reclaim Guinevere’s agency, exploring her role as a powerful queen, a woman caught between duty and desire. Join us in this first part of our exploration of Queen Guinevere as we examine the medieval sources and hear some stories of Guinevere and her Lancelot.Cool Stuff Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.earlybritishkingdoms.com/bios/guinever.htmlhttps://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/guinevere-0017503https://www.worldhistory.org/Guinevere/A Woman of Legend: The Once and Future Queen Guinevere | by legendarywomen | Legendary Women | Mediumhttps://matterofbritain.com/htmlpages/legendliterature3.htmlhttps://www.medievalists.net/2017/12/will-real-guinevere-please-stand/https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/84552/1/RMS-2004-04_P._S._Noble%2C_Women_in_the_Vulgate_Cycle.pdfhttps://www.bdtd.uerj.br:8443/bitstream/1/18264/2/Dissertação - Mariana Feitosa de Campos Oliveira - 2022 - Completa.pdfhttps://skemman.is/bitstream/1946/8367/1/Queen Guinevere.pdfhttps://www-jstor-org.libezproxy.open.ac.uk/stable/pdf/10.1163/j.ctv2gjwzx0.20.pdf?refreqid=fastly-default%3Aff80eb395a977d8ee47a694283a4ca18&ab_segments=&initiator=recommender&acceptTC=1https://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/French/DeTroyesLancelotPartIII.php#anchor_Toc534022913Support the showFollow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore

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• Patreon Announcement!

  Here's a little announcement to let you all know what I've been cooking up. TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@ladiesoflore?_t=ZN-8uPUK8OLW7C&_r=1Patreon will be live from 1st April at: patreon.com/LadiesofLoreSupport the showFollow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore

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• 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.htmlhttps://africanpoems.net/gods-ancestors/oshun-the-river-goddess/https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Philosophy-of-the-Yoruba-2006354https://contra.com/p/7NOYqrN6-oshun-the-goddess-of-love-fertility-and-abundancehttps://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/signs/session13/oshunhttps://www.vice.com/en/article/how-to-invoke-oshun-yoruba-goddess-orisha/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeonBmeFR8ohttps://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-goddessSupport the showFollow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore

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• Tiana: The True Story Behind Disney’s First Black Princess

  Disney’s The Princess and the Frog introduced audiences to Tiana, a hardworking dreamer inspired by the real-life culinary legend Leah Chase. In this episode, we start with a brief look at the classic tale before diving into the remarkable story of Leah Chase—her journey from humble beginnings to becoming the “Queen of Creole Cuisine,” her impact on New Orleans, and how her life helped shape Disney’s first Black princess. Join us as we explore the legacy of a woman who stirred up more than just great food—she helped inspire history.Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:https://www.pookpress.co.uk/the-frog-prince-story-a-tale-by-the-brothers-grimm/https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/leah-chase-princess-tianahttps://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/leah-dookie-chase-40Support the showFollow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore

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• Ala: Mother of the Earth

  In this episode, we explore Ala, the powerful Earth Goddess of Igbo mythology. As the guardian of fertility, morality, and the afterlife, Ala plays a central role in Igbo spirituality. Join us as we uncover her significance, sacred shrines, and lasting influence on Igbo traditions.Cool stuff mentioned in this episode:https://phjhds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/21-Morality-in-Igbo-Cosmology-The-Role-of-Ani-the-Earth-Goddess..pdfhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anayochukwu-Ugwu/publication/368307207_A_DISCOURSE_ON_THE_MEANING_AND_CULTURAL_IMPLICATIONS_OF_ALA_TO_THE_IGBO/links/63e1fd55dd5ea060ac23c29c/A-DISCOURSE-ON-THE-MEANING-AND-CULTURAL-IMPLICATIONS-OF-ALA-TO-THE-IGBO.pdfhttps://journals.ezenwaohaetorc.org/index.php/IJAH/article/viewFile/673/637https://phjhds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/21-Morality-in-Igbo-Cosmology-The-Role-of-Ani-the-Earth-Goddess..pdfhttps://phjhds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/21-Morality-in-Igbo-Cosmology-The-Role-of-Ani-the-Earth-Goddess..pdfhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chika-Okpalike/publication/307214447_AMOSU_AS_LIFE_FORCE_IN_IGBO_AFRICAN_MYTHOLOGY/links/57c4aed808ae5e5a8191bdc5/AMOSU-AS-LIFE-FORCE-IN-IGBO-AFRICAN-MYTHOLOGY.pdfhttps://womrel.sitehost.iu.edu/REL 300 Spirit/REL 300_Spirit/Igbo Culture and History.pdfSupport the showFollow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore

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