Women and Mythology
Women and Mythology is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives. This podcast sits at the intersection of ancestral stories, feminine wisdom, and creative awakening.
In Season 1, I tell ancestral myths and fairy tales, followed by rich symbolic commentary. In Season 2, I’m joined by mythologists from around the world, weaving conversations that awaken the soul and call you back to your deepest self.
If you’re longing to live with more meaning, beauty, and connection to the old wisdom, this is for you. Welcome to the mythic life!
This podcast is part of the Joseph Campbell MythMaker℠ Podcast Network.
Explore more offerings at: https://www.womenandmythology.com
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 35
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Mythic Sensibility, Belonging & the Ethics of Story with Sharon Blackie
In this first episode of Season 2, we explore mythic sensibility, the ethics of storytelling, the archetype of the elder woman, and how to live a meaningful, enchanted life rooted in story and place.
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Trailer Season 2
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! D…
14. The Handless Maiden, Part 1: Story and the Symbology of the Hands and Dismemberment
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,…
14.1 The Handless Maiden, Part 2: The Symbology of Seeking, The Royal Orchard, The Crone Mother, and The King
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 bein…
13. The Woman With Hair of Gold: Kore, Releasing Secrets and Grieving Our Wounds
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, …
12. The Crescent Moon Bear: Embracing the Power of Rage and Healing
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 archet…
11. Baubo: Unearthing Sacred Sexuality, The Power of Laughter and The Symbology of the Vulva
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 symbolog…
10. La Llorona: Folktale on Women's Creative Life, Unblocking The Creative Self and The Animus
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 import…
9. Sealskin, Soulskin: A Story on Women’s Soul Cycle and The Marriage with The Ego.
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 agreeme…
8.2 Symbols: The 8 Traps That Causes Injured Instinct
In this episode, Maria Souza analyses the eight traps that the heroine in The Red Shoes succumbs to and what we can do to heal instinct. Reflect on what you must take to the executioner's house and w…
8.1 Symbols: The Handmade Life and The Red Shoes
In this episode, Maria Souza will explore the symbols of shoes and the color red and offer images for us to understand the Handmade Life. Reflect on what kind of sacrifices you are making and how you…
8. STORY THE RED SHOES
Listen to the story of The Red Shoes, a classic tale about the traps women fall into when they trade their handmade life. This version of the story is found in the book Women Who Run With The Wolves …
7.1 Symbols: The Power of The Body
Explore ideas on the power of the body in the instinctual world. In this episode, Maria Souza will reflect on how one standard of beauty robs women of their creative life and why we must reclaim the …
7. STORY LA MARIPOSA, BUTTERFLY WOMAN
Listen to the story of La Mariposa, the Butterfly Woman, a tale about the power of the female body, and reflect on its potential to pollinate and fertilize. This version of the story is found in the …
6.3 Symbols: Surpassing the Survival Phase and Entering Our Thriving State
Reflect on the final few moments of the Ugly Duckling story. In this episode, Maria Souza will explore the ideas of cold, knowing how to accept help, and how to enter the thriving phase, the swan lif…
6.2 Symbols: The Inner Mother in the Ugly Duckling's Tale
Explore the four archetypes of the mother in the Ugly Duckling story and the inner mother we carry as women. In this episode, Maria Souza will reflect on the characteristics of the ambivalent mother,…
6.1 Symbols: The Duckling as Instinctual Nature
Explore the Ugly Duckling as a symbol of the instinctual nature of women and the duckling's birth family as a symbol of a cruel culture. In this episode, Maria Souza will reflect on the gifts that ex…
6. STORY UGLY DUCKLING
Listen to the story of the Ugly Duckling, a tale about endurance, belonging, and finding one's kind. This version of the story is found in the book Women Who Run With The Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinko…
5.2 Symbols: The 7 Tasks To Embrace Skeleton Woman
What are the seven tasks of the story of Skeleton Woman? In this episode, Maria explores the images from the story and the symbols of the seeker archetype, the sleep of trust, the power of tears, and…
5.1 Symbols: Lady Death and The Life-Death-Life Cycle
Who is Lady Death? What does she offer us? In this episode, Maria explores the archetype of the Skeleton Woman. Listen and reflect on the power that death brings to life, the unstoppable cycle of lif…