Learn the real story behind Grizelda Steevens, aka Dublin's pig faced lady. This week Saoirse Siné is joined by writer/comedian Erin McGathy.

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Sources

“Freaks: The Pig-faced Lady of Manchester Square & Other Medical Marvels” -Jan Bondeson

https://www.mythpodcast.com/444/12-pig-faced-women-citation-needed/

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Wilson, Henry, and James Caulfield. The Book of Wonderful Characters: Memoirs and Anecdotes of Remarkable and Eccentric Persons in All Ages and Countries. Cambridge University Press, 2012.

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