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Ladies of Lore

Ladies of Lore

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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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Episodes
  • Corn Mothers and Grain Goddesses: Women of the Harvest

    Corn Mothers and Grain Goddesses: Women of the Harvest
    Sep 24 2025

    I'm back! I took some time off to have a birthday, but I am back and ready to talk about some more amazing women! In light of the changing of the seasons, this week we are talking about women of the harvest from across the world! We're talking Demeter, Ceres, Pachamama, Zemyna and more.


    Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

    https://mythlok.com/pachamama/

    https://basketmakersassociation.org.uk/whats-on/straw-work-and-corn-dollies-an-introduction/

    https://www.strawcraftsmen.co.uk/cdolly.php

    https://www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk/weaving-tradition-and-ritual-with-rural-corn-dollies/

    https://www.mexicolore.co.uk/aztecs/gods/goddess-of-the-month-chicomecoatl

    https://littlewomen.medium.com/mother-earth-in-lithuanian-myths-and-legends-d604069ea62f

    https://archive.org/details/greekreligion0000burk/page/n3/mode/2up

    https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/The_Homeric_Hymn_to_Demeter.html?id=9gkkDkThbKAC&redir_esc=y

    Support the show

    Join the Patreon! - patreon.com/LadiesofLore

    Join the Discord! - https://discord.gg/qa6MnJj4zY

    Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social

    Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore
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    48 mins
  • Signs, Seals and Stories: The Mythology of Logos

    Signs, Seals and Stories: The Mythology of Logos
    Aug 27 2025

    To celebrate our brand new look, this week we're talking all things logos. We explore the history of the word itself and how logos have transformed through time from Mesopotamia through to the Industrial revolution and the shoes we now wear on our feet.

    We also hear from Clara, the amazing artist behind the new Ladies of Lore Logo and listen to her explain her research and process for creating a logo full of incredible women of mythology and folklore from all over the world.

    See more from Clara:

    Instagram: @neminkaholic

    Bluesky: @diesclara.bsky.social

    Portfolio: artstation.com/diesclara

    Online card: linktr.ee/diesclara

    Support the show

    Join the Patreon! - patreon.com/LadiesofLore

    Join the Discord! - https://discord.gg/qa6MnJj4zY

    Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social

    Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore
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    51 mins
  • Snow White Part 2: Grimm Tales, Disney Dreams (ft Missy)

    Snow White Part 2: Grimm Tales, Disney Dreams (ft Missy)
    Aug 13 2025

    Here is part 2 of our exploration into Snow White with the amazing Missy. This week we are covering the Grimm version of the tale, how Snow White made Disney what it is today and where she can be found in modern media and literature.

    Please show Missy some love over at:

    https://www.tumblr.com/allgirlsareprincesses

    https://whattheforce.ca/

    Support the show

    Join the Patreon! - patreon.com/LadiesofLore

    Join the Discord! - https://discord.gg/qa6MnJj4zY

    Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social

    Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore
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    47 mins
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