Ladies Who Lore

• 35 - Ladies Who Promise Not to Curse You

  In this week’s episode, Jessie takes us on an archeological expedition through one of history’s juiciest legends: The Mummy’s Curse. As the Thievery is poured, the ladies celebrate their wins, debate the British Museum, and fan girl over the one and only Dr. Kathleen Martinez. So grab the nearest red blend and prepare your tomb for the Afterlife, Ladies Who Promise Not to Curse You will have you believing in curses in no time.TWDeath, suicide, brief mention of sexual assaultSources:“The Tomb of Tutankhamen” by Howard Carter“Egyptian Mummies” by staff at the Smithsonian“What is the ancient Egyptian ‘mummy’s curse’?” by Owen Jarus on LiveScience“The Real Life Mummy’s Curse: Ancient Remains Could Infect Humans” by Diana Bocco at Ripley’s“Ancient Egyptian tomb warnings, curses, and ghosts” by Dr. Dan Potter, at National Museum Scotland“The mummy’s curse might be real - but it’s caused by a fungus” by Rose Pomeroy on Big Think“The Curse of Pharaoh Tutankhamun” by Google Arts & Culture, online exhibit“The Curse of Cleopatra’s Needle” by Miss_Jessel on Haunted Palace Blog“Cleopatra’s Curse Fact and Fiction” by the Academia Universal de Liderazgo y AprendizajeCleopatra’s Tomb series on TikTok by Dr. Harini Bhat, PharmD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 34 - Ladies Who Talk to the Crows

  In this week’s episode, Sammy flies us to the battlefield with the harrowing and mystical tale of one of Ireland's fiercest goddesses: The Morrigan. As the Valravn is poured, the ladies pitch ACOTAR theories, discover their telepathy powers, and determine that once you’re a horse girl, you’re always a horse girl. So grab the nearest pinot noir and find your favorite crow, Ladies Who Talk to the Crows will have you cheering on the battlefield in no time! TW: DeathSources Include: Valkyrie by staff at Encyclopaedia Britannica The Morrigan: The Story of the Fiercest Goddess in Irish Mhyth by Keith O’Hara on The Irish Road TripThe Morrigan by staff at The Irish Pagan SchoolThe Morrigan by anon at The Order of the Crows Morrigan by Anne Williams on MythopediaMeet The Morrígan, The Fearsome Goddess of Death And War In Irish Folklore by Erin Kelly on All That’s InterestingThe Morrígan by staff at Mythic IrelandThe Morrighan and Valkyrie Connection by Maranda Wabik on White Rose of AvalonThe Mórrígan Speaks - Her Three Poems - Story Archaeology by Isolde ÓBrolcháin Carmody at Story ArcheaologyThe Morrigan, Celtic Goddess of War - WHEN THE GODDESS CALLED MY NAME by Mickayla Beckett on Angelfire.comHow Banshees Relate to Triple Goddesses - The Irish in Cincinnati by Mickayla Beckett on libapps.libraries.uc.edu .com How Has the Morrigan’s Role Changed in Modern Times? By Lora O'Brien on Morrigan.Academy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• A Closer Look with ArtMuse: Mythology in Art

  On this special A Closer Look episode, the ladies are joined by Grace Anna from the podcast ArtMuse as she walks us through the life and influence of Simonetta Vespucci: the inspiration for Botticelli's The Birth of Venus. Sip your favorite wine and laugh along with the ladies as they learn from Grace Anna! ArtMuse can be found on all listening platforms as well as www.artmusepodcast.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 33 - Ladies Who Have Big Snake Energy

  In this week’s episode, Lindsay takes us on a ride through everyone’s favorite fiery lore: dragons. As the Mythic Vineyard is sipped, the ladies re-enact Dreamwork’s masterpiece "Shrek", discover what tornadoes really are, and show off their academic knowledge of Dragon Tales. Grab the nearest Chardonnay and pick your dragon’s color, Ladies Who Have Big Snake Energy will have you soaring through the skies in no time.Sources:Christou, Marios. The Strange Origins of Dragons. Mythology and Fiction Explained, YouTubeBurbery, Timothy J. “Why Do So Many Cultures Have Dragon Legends?” TED-EdMcNeil, Donald G. Jr. “Dragons, a Brief History Long in Miles.” The New York TimesMilligan, Mark. “The Origins of Dragon Mythology.” Heritage DailyFuture Planet Team. “Wise, Lucky, Terrifying: The Surprising 4,000-Year History of Dragons.” BBC The Oldest Dragon in the World, Dragons and Mythical Beasts Live. Stage Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• A Closer Look: The Nuckelavee

  You've unlocked another A Closer Look episode, where we bring you a shorter episode that relates to something we've already touched on. In this week's episode, Sammy takes a closer look into the horrifying creature straight out of your nightmares: The Nuckelavee. Have you encountered one? Email us at [email protected] with your stories.Sources:Myths, Legends, and Faith: Nuckelavee by lewistwiby on wordpress.comNuckelavee - Folklore Scottland by staff at folklorescotland.comScottish Folklore: The Battle of the Sea Mither and Teran by ztevetevans on wordpress.comScottish Fairy and Folk Tales by George Douglas from Sacred Texts Archive Sanday’s kelp forests, orkney north isles virtual dive by anonymous on virtualdive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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