From the golden waters of Yoruba mythology to the iconic visuals of Lemonade, Oshun has long been a symbol of love, femininity, and resilience. But how does this powerful goddess connect to Beyoncé’s music, imagery, and artistic evolution? In this episode, we explore the origins and transformations of the Orisha, Oshun and unpack the deep spiritual and cultural ties between Oshun and Queen Bey. 

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• https://www.blackhistoryheroes.com/2015/10/a-west-african-folktale-of-story-of.html
• https://africanpoems.net/gods-ancestors/oshun-the-river-goddess/
• https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Philosophy-of-the-Yoruba-2006354
• https://contra.com/p/7NOYqrN6-oshun-the-goddess-of-love-fertility-and-abundance
• https://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/signs/session13/oshun
• https://www.vice.com/en/article/how-to-invoke-oshun-yoruba-goddess-orisha/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeonBmeFR8o
• https://www.vice.com/en/article/how-to-invoke-oshun-yoruba-goddess-orisha/
• https://www.vox.com/culture/2020/7/31/21349403/beyonce-black-is-king-oshun-osun-yoruba-goddess

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Disney’s The Princess and the Frog introduced audiences to Tiana, a hardworking dreamer inspired by the real-life culinary legend Leah Chase. In this episode, we start with a brief look at the classic tale before diving into the remarkable story of Leah Chase, her journey from humble beginnings to becoming the “Queen of Creole Cuisine,” her impact on New Orleans, and how her life helped shape Disney’s first Black princess. Join us as we explore the legacy of a woman who stirred up more than just great food, she helped inspire history.

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Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:

• https://www.pookpress.co.uk/the-frog-prince-story-a-tale-by-the-brothers-grimm/
• https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/leah-chase-princess-tiana
• https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/leah-dookie-chase-40

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In this episode, we explore Ala, the powerful Earth Goddess of Igbo mythology. As the guardian of fertility, morality, and the afterlife, Ala plays a central role in Igbo spirituality. Join us as we uncover her significance, sacred shrines, and lasting influence on Igbo traditions.

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• https://phjhds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/21-Morality-in-Igbo-Cosmology-The-Role-of-Ani-the-Earth-Goddess..pdf
• https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anayochukwu-Ugwu/publication/368307207_A_DISCOURSE_ON_THE_MEANING_AND_CULTURAL_IMPLICATIONS_OF_ALA_TO_THE_IGBO/links/63e1fd55dd5ea060ac23c29c/A-DISCOURSE-ON-THE-MEANING-AND-CULTURAL-IMPLICATIONS-OF-ALA-TO-THE-IGBO.pdf
• https://journals.ezenwaohaetorc.org/index.php/IJAH/article/viewFile/673/637
• https://phjhds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/21-Morality-in-Igbo-Cosmology-The-Role-of-Ani-the-Earth-Goddess..pdf
• https://phjhds.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/21-Morality-in-Igbo-Cosmology-The-Role-of-Ani-the-Earth-Goddess..pdf
• https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chika-Okpalike/publication/307214447_AMOSU_AS_LIFE_FORCE_IN_IGBO_AFRICAN_MYTHOLOGY/links/57c4aed808ae5e5a8191bdc5/AMOSU-AS-LIFE-FORCE-IN-IGBO-AFRICAN-MYTHOLOGY.pdf
• https://womrel.sitehost.iu.edu/REL 300 Spirit/REL 300_Spirit/Igbo Culture and History.pdf

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I am so sorry for the microphone quality not being amazing this episode! Your girl was riding the struggle bus with it this week. Thank you for listening nonetheless! 

I'm really excited to be highlighting Black mythology all throughout February, this week we're kicking it off by diving into the water and learning all about Mami Wata, the African water deity known for her beauty, generosity and potential for destruction. 

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Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: 

https://africa.si.edu/exhibits/mamiwata/intro.html

https://www.nms.ac.uk/discover-catalogue/the-african-spiritual-tradition-of-mami-wata

https://farafinabooks.wordpress.com/2012/11/15/wet-hair-by-eghosa-imasuen/

https://kevin-garwood.medium.com/cultural-confluences-the-evolution-of-mami-wata-from-water-spirit-to-global-icon-a50098f205a0

https://republic.com.ng/nigeria/mami-wata-cj-obasi/

https://youtu.be/BRmj7lyvRlk?si=AbrrEpsG2qu1Wx2t

https://www.moma.org/artists/28097-wangechi-mutu

http://duval-carrie.com/

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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!

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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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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. 

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

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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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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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