
Mythsogyny
Join story nerds C Alexandra and John Cordial in their often meandering, but certainly illuminating conversations about the stories humans tell themselves and the way no one—not even gods and heroes—can escape misogyny.
Podcasting since 2024 • 15 episodes
Mythsogyny
Latest Episodes
The Power of Morgan le Fay
Diving back into Arthuriana, C and John explore the power of sorceress supreme Morgan le Fay. She is a figure of stunning and unmatched female agency in the tales of King Arthur. Mother of Yvain, Master of the Green Knight, Guinevere's number 1...
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Episode 14
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2:02:53

No Sex In The City: The Goddess Athena
Athena, goddess of wisdom, war, handicraft, strategy, and the patron of Athens. Join C and John on a journey through her complicated origins and lore. From her clouded origins, through the myths of Arachne and Medusa to helping Odysseus on his ...
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Episode 13
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2:27:22

What A Woman Can Do: The Illustrious Artemisia Gentileschi
This episode for Women's History Month C takes us on a journey to Baroque era Italy and introduces us to one of the greats: Artemisia Gentileschi. A woman is more than just the stories they tell about her, more than her deeds, but Artemisia cer...
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Episode 12
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2:34:04

Keep the Lup in Lupercalia (Plus Mark Antony's Sexy, Sexy Thighs)
This month C takes us on a deep dive into the Roman purification and fertility festival of Lupercalia! An oft misunderstood ritual with deep historical meanings, ties to many other cultures, and some truly fascinating origins. Also she tells us...
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Episode 11
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2:46:25

Killing The Angel (Women's Invisible Labor)
This month, C. and John tackle myths related to women's labor. From crane wives to Victorians to even the humble potato chip, women's labor has been mythologized and largely erased. Rendered invisible by the people who benefit from it being tha...
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Episode 10
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