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\nContent warning for this episode: violence, sexual violence, removal of children
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\nWe sit down to chat with Genn and Jenny, the fabulous cohosts of the Ancient History Fan Girl podcast. They have recently published Women of Myth: From Deer Woman and Mami Wata to Amaterasu and Athena which examines fifty women and femme presenting figures from cultures across the globe.
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\nWhile Women of Myth is the centre of this conversation, there\u2019s no way to discuss ancient ideas about women without considering how that might reflect upon the contemporary issues that women face. This also leads into consideration of the challenges faced by women throughout history.
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\nWe wrap up with a discussion of looking beyond the ancient Greco-Roman world - the value of doing that and what that can look like in podcasting.
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\nSpecial Episode - Women of Myth with Ancient History Fan Girl
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\nWhat makes a book?
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\nIn this interview, we explore some of the details of the book including
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\n* The ideas that shaped the concept for Women of Myth
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\n* The role of Sara Richard\u2019s illustrations in expanding representation
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\n* What it was like to co-write a book together
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\nListen out for discussions about
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\n* Amba/Shikhandi - The Vengeance-Seeking Genderqueer Warrior of the Mahabharata
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\n* Atalanta - The Ancient Greek Warrior, Athlete, and Argonaut
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\n* \u012atzp\u0101p\u0101l\u014dtl - The Skeletal Warrior Goddess of the Aztecs
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\n* La Llorona - The Wailing Woman of Mexican Mythology
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\n* Medea - Dr G draws parallels with La Llorona and Medea\u2019s stories
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\n* The Morrigan - The Ancient Irish Goddess of War and Battle Frenzy
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\n* Oya - The Yoruba Warrior Goddess and Orisha of the Wind
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\nInterested in Women of Myth?
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\nConsider these retailers:
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\n* Booktopia (Australia)
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\n* Bookshop.org (US)
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\n* Bookshop.org (UK)
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\n* Contact your local indie bookstore
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\n* Contact your local library
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\nThe book cover!
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\nSound Credits
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\nOur music was composed by Bettina Joy de Guzman.
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\nAn illustration by Sara Richard from Women of Myth of \u012atzp\u0101p\u0101l\u014dtl, the Aztec Skeletal warrior goddess. She appears as a crown skull with green feathered hair surrounded by flames.
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