Demythifying

Here at Demyth HQ we were SO EXCITED for this book. Nikki Marmery joins us to talk all things Lilith, one of our favourite characters in myth and popular culture. This feminist retelling is a must read, involving all your favourite biblical characters in a way you've never seen them before!

Follow Nikki on socials;

Twitter/X: @nikkimarmery
Instagram: @marmerynikki

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Charlotte and Lauren travel back to the Golden Age of Athens with Yvonne Korshak to Demythify Aspasia in honour of Yvonne's book Pericles and Aspasia. They learn about what we actually know about the woman herself, why the comic playwrites and Plato give us such opposing views about her and learn some of the context to the play Antigone.

https://yvonnekorshak.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Pericles-Aspasia-Story-Ancient-Greece/dp/1959182218
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pericles-Aspasia-Story-Ancient-Greece/dp/1959182226/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1187474262520558&hvadid=74217341944407&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=41471&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-74217384909406%3Aloc-188&hydadcr=24400_2219301&keywords=yvonne+korshak&qid=1697655031&sr=8-1



https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/eascfa/dinner_party/place_settings/aspasia

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Happy Medusa Monday... except this episode Lauren and Charlotte are setting up the "Not Medusa" whatsapp group and talking to Lauren J A Bear about her debut novel Medusa's sisters. Lauren talks about how she created the characters, how she weaved the gorgon's story into early Greek Mythology. Charlotte reshares her views on Athena and we discuss the reframining of one of the most well known women in mythology.

Find Lauren on the socials - 
insta/twitter - @laurenjabear

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For this years Black History Month, here at Demyth HQ we wanted to continue on the story from last year. We are also curious with the inclusion of flood myths throughout mythology.

This myth continues the Yoruba story of Obatala's adventures with humans and Olokun's revenge. 

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Despite both having Irish heritage, neither Lauren nor Charlotte have the foggiest when it comes to Irish mythology and folklore! Sinead O'Hart was on hard to help us out and chat about it with us, answering all the questions we know you want answers to. The Silver Road is a fab book, a gripping adventure of  a journey featuring The Frost Giant, mean school girls and friendship from unlikely sources.

Follow Sinead on socials:

Wordpress: sjohart.wordpress.com
Twitter/X: @sjohart
Instagram: @sinead.ohart
Email: [email protected]

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Emily Hauser joins us to talk all things ancient and romantic! Her book is full of glorious illustrations that bring to life the couples from history and all over the world. 

We cherry picked a few couples to dive in deeper on and of course, could not let Emily leave without discussing our girl Sappho.

Emily has no socials, but can be reached via her website www.emilyhauser.com

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Dr. Emma Southon joins us to talk about her non-fiction book A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women (or the US title A Rome of One's own - which is quite frankly a genius title). 

We chat about women in general, how important the Romans considered the bloodline above all else and we spot pick two women do do a little deeper of a dive into. Funny, charming and educational, this book is a must read this autumn!

Follow Emma on socials;

Instagram/Bluesky: @nuclearteeth
Website: www.emmasouthon.com
Podcast: Historyissexy.com

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Phoenicia Rogerson joins us in this episode to discuss all things HERC. From the loves of his life, to the twelve labours, to his reception in each place he visits, we get INTO IT. This is not the Disney version you are used to! It is a queer, feminist retelling and it does not disappoint. Plus, listen to the end to see us reprise the classic Shag, Marry, Kill. 

Follow Phoenicia on the socials:

Instagram/X: @thatphoenicia
Website: www.phoeniciarogerson.com

(Yes, I did die a little inside to type X instead of Twitter)

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Today's episode sees Dr. Lucy Jackson  teach things about Greek Tragedy to Lauren and Charlotte. We love some theatre at Demyth HQ and all things a little bit dramatic. As well as discussing general theatre and social context, we asked Lucy specifics on Medea, The Agamemnon and Antigone.

Watch Lucy in 'In Search of Greek Theatre' in conjunction with the Nationa lTheatre 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTCo7LKc-vU&list=PLJgBmjHpqgs5cGSRmLUZEseSougpELZ_0

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If you love Greek Myths and you're all over Insta you've probably seen the work of todays guest. Charlotte and Lauren were thrilled to welcome on Tyler Miles Lockett to geek out about Greek Mythology, deep dive into some particular pieces that they liked, hear his advice for artists and creators and he shares details of his upcoming kickstarter book.

Find Tyler online, buy his art and geek out over his stunning work:
 TYLER MILES LOCKETT
Insta - Tyler Miles Lockett | Artist (@tylermileslockett) • Instagram photos and videos

Kickstarter notification page -  Lockett Illustrated: Greek Gods and Heroes by Tyler Miles Lockett — Kickstarter

Etsy Store -  TylerMilesLockett - Etsy UK 

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