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  • Aswang: Unmasking the Night Terror
    2025/01/29

    Take a step into the spooky unknown and learn all about the creatures that strike fear into the Philippines, The Aswang.

    We'll discover some of the many forms of the Aswang, where they came from and how these creatures have endured throughout the ages, adapting to the changing social and political landscape of their homeland.


    Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:
    https://www.aswangproject.com/etymology-aswang/

    https://www.redditonwiki.com/blog/the-dark-side-of-the-philippines-a-look-at-the-legend-of-the-aswang/

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/aswang

    https://www.nationalgallery.sg/sg/en/learn-about-art/magazine/out-of-isolation-maria-labo-aswang-as-female-rage-transfigured.html

    https://mythlok.com/aswang/

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Iloilo/comments/15dsm8x/aswang_stories_and_paranormal_experiences/

    https://owlcation.com/humanities/What-Really-Is-an-Aswang


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    46 分
  • Belle: More Than a Provincial Life
    2025/01/22

    In this episode, we dive into the evolution of Belle, the beloved heroine from Beauty and the Beast. From Roman influence, her origins in 18th-century fairy tales to her portrayal in Disney’s iconic animation and live-action adaptations, we explore how Belle has remained a symbol of curiosity, courage, and compassion. Discover how her character has adapted to reflect changing cultural values, inspiring generations with her love of knowledge and her ability to see beyond appearances. Let us uncover the timeless magic of Belle across the ages.

    Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:
    https://www.artstorywalks.com/en/blog-uk/story-of-a-myth-love-and-psyche
    https://carterhaughschool.com/tale-as-old-as-time-the-legacy-of-beauty-and-the-beast/
    https://darkfairytales.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/real-beast-and-her-beauty-petrus-and-catherine-gonsalvus/
    https://writinginmargins.weebly.com/home/were-beauty-and-the-beast-real-people-petrus-and-catherine-gonsalvus
    https://historycollection.com/the-real-beauty-and-the-beast-didnt-live-happily-ever-after/
    https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/beauty-and-the-beast-tile-panel-edward-burne-jones/iAGbxQ3ew0YlGA?hl=en
    https://ew.com/movies/beauty-and-the-beast-evolution/
    https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/beauty.html

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    40 分
  • Jezebel: Power, Politics and Prophecy
    2025/01/15

    We're back with another bad girl of the Bible this week, Jezbel! Is she misunderstood or was she just a bit power hungry and immoral? Come and find out!


    Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode

    https://www.gutenberg.org/files/9660/9660-h/9660-h.htm
    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jezebel-queen-of-Israel
    https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/jezebel-bible
    https://lithub.com/who-exactly-was-the-original-jezebel/
    https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/people-in-the-bible/how-bad-was-jezebel/

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    53 分
  • Amaterasu: Radiant Goddess of the Sun
    2025/01/07

    Come and learn all about Amaterasu, the fascinating Japanese Shinto Goddess of the sun. Learn about where she came from and hear tales of her quite dramatic sibling rivalries.

    Cool stuff mentioned in this episode:
    https://www.britannica.com/topic/Amaterasu
    https://mythopedia.com/topics/amaterasu
    https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g00748/amaterasu-the-japanese-sun-goddess.html
    https://www.worldhistory.org/Amaterasu/
    https://withaterriblefate.com/2018/02/08/how-okami-transformed-the-meaning-of-characters-like-amaterasu/

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    38 分
  • Meet the Ladies of Christmas Folklore
    2024/12/23

    Come and find out all about the amazing women of yuletide mythology and folklore in this special festive episode!

    Cool stuff mentioned in this episode:
    https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/does-mrs-claus-have-a-life-of-her-own

    https://daily.jstor.org/santa-and-mrs-claus-and-the-christmas-war-of-the-sexes/

    http://museumsonthegreen.org/wp-content/uploads/Goody-Edited.pdf

    https://www.italiarail.com/culture/legend-la-befana

    https://www.romaexperience.com/post/italian-traditions-holidays-befana

    https://www.britannica.com/topic/St-Lucias-Day

    https://www.voguescandinavia.com/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-st-lucias-day

    https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/the-icelandic-yule-lads-and-gryla

    https://www.exploringiceland.is/blog/gryla-and-her-13-yule-lads

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    31 分
  • The Little Mermaid: Dreams Drowned in Reality
    2024/12/03

    If you thought you knew The Little Mermaid, think again.

    In this episode, we'll uncover the true story behind Ariel, we will do a deep dive in to the mind of Hans Christian Andersen, the creator of the original tale, discuss the Disneyfication of The Little Mermaid and examine where she can still be found in modern pop culture.

    Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

    https://rictornorton.co.uk/andersen.htm
    https://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/arts_culture/2022/06/many-little-mermaids-hans-christian-andersens-classic-fairy-tale.html
    https://eastrockawaygull.com/3818/creative-writing/the-dark-truth-behind-the-little-mermaid/

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    32 分
  • Mulan: The Legacy of China’s Brave Daughter
    2024/11/26

    Dive into the captivating history of one of the world’s most beloved fairy tales.

    In this episode, we'll uncover the true story behind Mulan, we will read the original Chinese ballad, discuss the Disneyfication of Mulan and examine where she can still be found in modern pop culture.

    Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

    https://classicalpoets.org/2018/09/23/the-ballad-of-mulan-a-rhyming-translation/
    https://mulanbook.com/
    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hua-Mulan

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    28 分
  • Sleeping Beauty: Twisted Roots of an Iconic Tale
    2024/11/19

    Dive into the captivating history of one of the world’s most beloved fairy tales.

    In this episode, we'll uncover the true story behind Sleeping Beauty—a tale far darker and more complex than the enchanted slumber we know today. From ancient myths of cursed maidens to the harrowing origins in folklore, we'll explore how this story evolved through centuries of oral tradition, literature, and cultural transformation.

    Join us as we peel back the layers of this timeless legend to reveal the secrets hidden in its roots.

    Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

    https://bsky.app/profile/ladiesoflore.bsky.social

    https://www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/general/original-disney-stories-films

    https://www.colorado.edu/projects/fairy-tales/grimms-fairy-tales/sleeping-beauty

    https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/jun/17/how-we-made-sleeping-beauty-disney

    https://www.thedisneyclassics.com/blog/artistry-sleeping-beauty

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    30 分