Ladies of Lore
Ladies of Lore is dedicated to the women of mythology and folklore, from goddesses, monsters, queens, witches, seers, and everything in between.
Each episode traces these women from their earliest origins through their most famous stories, and explores how they change over time, shaped by the cultures retelling them. We explore how fear, power, desire, and control transformed women into monsters, muses, or moral warnings, and what those transformations reveal about the societies doing the telling.
From ancient myth to modern pop culture, Ladies of Lore looks at where these women began, how they’ve been rewritten, and why they still matter now.
If you love mythology, folklore, and wonder who benefits from the version of the story we are given, you're in the right place.
Ladies of Lore
Deirdre: The Girl Destined for Sorrow
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Before she ever fell in love, Deirdre was promised to a king. Before she ever made a choice, her fate had already been written. Known as Deirdre of the Sorrows, her story is one of prophecy, exile and doomed love.
This week we jump back into the Ulster Cycle to hear her story and learn about its lasting impact, explore the warrior society that shaped her fate, and trace the lasting cultural impact of one of Ireland’s most haunting tragic heroines.
Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:
- https://celt.ucc.ie
- https://www.dib.ie
- https://libguides.ucc.ie/earlymedievalirish
- https://bardmythologies.com/deirdre-of-the-sorrows/
- https://www.poetryireland.ie/publications/poetry-ireland-review/online-archive/view/the-oral-tradition1
- https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/legendary-deirdre-sorrows
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