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Ladies of Lore

Ladies of Lore

By: India
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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.

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Episodes
  • I, Medusa: A Conversation with Ayana Gray
    Mar 4 2026

    Today I am joined by New York Times best selling author Ayana Gray to talk about her book I, Medusa and the power of reclaiming one of the mythology's most well known women.

    Ayana is the author of the bestselling Beasts of Prey series, known for its richly imagined worlds and powerful young heroines shaped by myth and folklore. Her latest novel, I Medusa, turns to Greek Mytholgoy to retell the story of the infamous Gorgon from Medusa's own perspective.

    In this conversation we discuss the power of retellings, the cultural legacy of Medusa and the ways stories about 'monstrous' women have shaped how we understand power, punishment and transformation.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • History Daily: Rosa Parks Makes a Stand + The Death of Queen Elizabeth I
    Feb 25 2026

    I’m delighted to be featured as part of History Daily’s Saturday Matinee series. To celebrate, today I’m sharing a special double feature from History Daily, hosted by Lindsay Graham. Known for its engaging, research-driven storytelling, the show brings pivotal moments from world history vividly to life in an accessible and compelling way.

    In this featured episode, we explore Rosa Parks’ historic act of resistance and the final days of Queen Elizabeth I, two moments that left a lasting mark on the historical record.

    If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out History Daily wherever you get your podcasts.

    About History Daily:

    On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history.

    Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day at a time.

    So if you’re stuck in traffic, bored at work—wherever you are, listen to History Daily to remind yourself that something incredible happened to make that day historic.

    A co-production from award-winning podcasters Airship and Noiser.

    You can find History Daily on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you can get podcasts!


    Support the show

    Join the Patreon! - patreon.com/LadiesofLore

    Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social

    Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore

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    42 mins
  • Deirdre: The Girl Destined for Sorrow
    Feb 18 2026

    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

    Support the show

    Join the Patreon! - patreon.com/LadiesofLore

    Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social

    Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore

    Join the Discord - https://discord.gg/vrUpYBVm8U

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    59 mins
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I was already a fan of India from her brilliant TikTok channel. Her latest project delves into ancient stories and brings them up to date as well as respecting their origins. An absolute must for anyone who is interested in history and legends. Definitely my new favourite podcast. I’d love to hear about the banshee.

A great new take on traditional tales

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