Episode 10: Playing Her Part - Reclaiming Lilith: Feminine Power, Sovereignty & the Myth of the First Woman
This is Playing Her Part - where mythology makes art.
Welcome to Playing Her Part, a special series on The Wisdom Path Podcast exploring mythic women through storytelling, artistic embodiment, and creative reclamation. In this episode, Rosie Peacock delves into the story of Lilith - the first woman who refused to bow.
Demonised, exiled, and rewritten into something monstrous, Lilith has long been a warning: Obey, or be cast out. But what if we stop seeing her as a threat and instead recognise her as a mirror?
Through myth, photography, branding, and creative direction, Rosie explores how Lilith’s story is not just history - it is a force that still moves through us today. This episode invites you to reclaim autonomy, desire, and self-sovereignty in your art, your work, and your life.
In This Episode, We Explore:
• Lilith’s myth retold—not as a demon, but as the first sovereign woman
• Why she was exiled—and how her story was distorted into fear and control
• The power of refusal—why saying no is still radical
• Lilith in creative work—how to embody her energy through photography, branding, and storytelling
• Symbolism and artistic direction—colours, props, and visual cues to invoke Lilith
• A call to reclamation—where in your life have you been told to make yourself smaller?
Key Quotes:
• “Lilith was not dangerous—her freedom was. And when women refuse to be owned, they become something to be feared.”
• “She does not beg. She does not bow. She does not belong to anyone but herself.”
• “Obedience does not guarantee safety. It never has.”
• “What if exile is not a punishment, but a beginning?”
Resources Mentioned:
• Medea by Euripides – A greek tragedy exploring feminine rage, exile, and defiance
• Lilith Photography Inspiration Board on Pinterest – A source of visual inspiration for photography, styling, and artistic direction
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Takeaway for Listeners:
Lilith’s story is one of defiance, exile, and self-sovereignty. But it is also a story of rebirth, reclamation, and power.
• Where in your life have you been told to shrink?
• Where have you feared taking up too much space?
• Where have you silenced yourself to stay inside the Garden?
If you are ready to embody Lilith’s energy in a tangible, transformational way, Rosie is offering Ceremonial Photoshoots to help you step fully into your untamed, unapologetic self.
Book your ceremonial photoshoot here
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