Episodes

  • Trailer Season 2
    Aug 3 2025

    WE ARE BACK! Season 2 of Women and Mythology begins!

    This season, incredible mythologists will join me in conversation. New stories, new guests, and a renewed devotion to the mythic life.

    Stay tuned! Don’t forget to follow the show so you’ll receive each new episode the moment it drops.

    With a deep love for myth,

    Maria Souza

    Discover my work at Women and Mythology:

    www.womenandmythology.com

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    1 min
  • 14.1 The Handless Maiden, Part 2: The Symbology of Seeking, The Royal Orchard, The Crone Mother, and The King
    Jan 26 2025

    In Part 2 of the final episode of Season 1, Maria continues exploring the rich symbology of The Handless Maiden with special guest Dagny from The Art of Rest. Together, they delve into themes of being nourished by the soul world, the archetypes of the magician, gardener, and king, and the transformative journey of growing our hands back again.

    Connect with Maria:
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
    Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

    Connect with Dagny
    Dagny Deutchman is the founder and owner of The Art of Rest, a space where she believes if you live your life creatively—the art will take care of the rest. Dagny is a dreamer, a dancer, a poet and a friend and loves sharing and catching stories, as much as she loves sleeping under stars.

    Website: https://www.theartofrest.me/
    Mailing List: https://theartofrest.substack.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofrest.me/
    Email: dagnyrose@theartofrest.me

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    54 mins
  • 14. The Handless Maiden, Part 1: Story and the Symbology of the Hands and Dismemberment
    Jan 26 2025

    In the final episode of Season 1, Maria delves into the epic tale of The Handless Maiden alongside special guest Nikki. Together, they explore the symbolism of losing one’s hands, the inner predator, ways to protect our creative lives, and much more.

    Connect with Maria:
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
    Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

    Nikki Lizares is the founder and soup tender of Wild Woman Rising, a space where women come together to explore and tend to both their inner and outer landscapes. An author, ecologist, and advocate for women’s circles, Nikki loves to collect stories, especially ones that show kinship with earth and all its creatures.

    Connect with Nikki:
    Website: thewildwomanrising.com
    Substack: wayofthewildwoman.substack.com
    Email: nikki@thewildwomanrising.com

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    48 mins
  • 13. The Woman With Hair of Gold: Kore, Releasing Secrets and Grieving Our Wounds
    Dec 5 2024

    Dive into the tale of The Woman with Hair of Gold to uncover the archetype of Kore—a self-contained, sovereign woman. Explore the transformative power of releasing shameful secrets, embracing grief, and healing the wounds we carry to fully embody our strong and vital self.

    Connect with Maria:
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
    Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

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    24 mins
  • 12. The Crescent Moon Bear: Embracing the Power of Rage and Healing
    Nov 5 2024

    Explore the Japanese folktale of The Crescent Moon Bear, a story that reflects on the dual nature of rage—one that corrodes and one that is essential to a woman’s life. Maria Souza unpacks the archetypes of the healer and magical animals, as well as the symbolism of the bear, the mountain, and the path of healing woven throughout this tale.

    Connect with Maria:
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
    Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

    WOLVES TRIBE PROGRAM
    Dive deeper into this and 16 more stories to develop a strong sense of Self
    https://www.womenandmythology.com/wolvestribe

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    34 mins
  • 11. Baubo: Unearthing Sacred Sexuality, The Power of Laughter and The Symbology of the Vulva
    Sep 16 2024

    Explore the Greek Myth of Baubo and a reflection on the symbology of laughter and the archetype of the Goddess of Fecundity as a source of power and vitality. Maria Souza also touches on the symbology of the breasts and vulva for women.

    Connect with Maria:
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
    Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

    WOLVES TRIBE PROGRAM
    Dive deeper into this and 16 more stories to develop a strong sense of Self
    https://www.womenandmythology.com/wolvestribe

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    18 mins
  • 10. La Llorona: Folktale on Women's Creative Life, Unblocking The Creative Self and The Animus
    Sep 10 2024

    In this episode, Maria Souza tells the Central American folktale of La Llorona, a story that showcases the tragedy of letting go of one's creative power. The symbolic reflection highlights the importance to nurture, unblock and protect women's creative life and how can our animus be ally, instead of tyrant.

    Connect with Maria:
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
    Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

    MYTHS & THE CREATIVE LIFE WORKSHOP
    Join this workshop for an enlightening journey into the heart of your creative life and unleash the creative force within you.
    https://www.womenandmythology.com/creativelife

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    23 mins
  • 9. Sealskin, Soulskin: A Story on Women’s Soul Cycle and The Marriage with The Ego.
    Sep 3 2024

    In this episode, Maria Souza tells the story of Sealskin, Soulskin and brings a reflection on the symbology of the skin, the cycles of women's life, the marriage between ego and soul, and the agreements and gifts this relationship offers us.

    Connect with Maria:
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
    Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

    WOLVES TRIBE PROGRAM
    Dive deeper into this and 16 more stories to develop a strong sense of Self
    https://www.womenandmythology.com/wolvestribe

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    28 mins