Women and Mythology

By Maria Souza

Women and Mythology is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives. This podcast sits at the intersection of ancestral stories, feminine wisdom, and creative awakening

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The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.

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August 03, 2025 Trailer Season 2
WE ARE BACK! Season 2 of Women and Mythology begins!
This season, incredible mythologists will join me in conversation. New stories, new guests, and a renewed devotion to the mythic life.
Stay tuned! Don’t forget to follow the show so you’ll receive each new episode the moment it drops.
With a deep love for myth,
Maria Souza
Discover my work at Women and Mythology:
www.womenandmythology.com
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2min
January 26, 2025 14.1 The Handless Maiden, Part 2: The Symbology of Seeking, The Royal Orchard, The Crone Mother, and The King
In Part 2 of the final episode of Season 1, Maria continues exploring the rich symbology of The Handless Maiden with special guest Dagny from The Art of Rest. Together, they delve into themes of being nourished by the soul world, the archetypes of the magician, gardener, and king, and the transformative journey of growing our hands back again.

Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

Connect with Dagny
Dagny Deutchman is the founder and owner of The Art of Rest, a space where she believes if you live your life creatively—the art will take care of the rest. Dagny is a dreamer, a dancer, a poet and a friend and loves sharing and catching stories, as much as she loves sleeping under stars.
Website: https://www.theartofrest.me/
Mailing List: https://theartofrest.substack.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofrest.me/
Email: [email protected]
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55min
January 26, 2025 14. The Handless Maiden, Part 1: Story and the Symbology of the Hands and Dismemberment
In the final episode of Season 1, Maria delves into the epic tale of The Handless Maiden alongside special guest Nikki. Together, they explore the symbolism of losing one’s hands, the inner predator, ways to protect our creative lives, and much more.

Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

Nikki Lizares is the founder and soup tender of Wild Woman Rising, a space where women come together to explore and tend to both their inner and outer landscapes. An author, ecologist, and advocate for women’s circles, Nikki loves to collect stories, especially ones that show kinship with earth and all its creatures.

Connect with Nikki:
Website: thewildwomanrising.com
Substack: wayofthewildwoman.substack.com
Email: [email protected]
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49min
December 05, 2024 13. The Woman With Hair of Gold: Kore, Releasing Secrets and Grieving Our Wounds
Dive into the tale of The Woman with Hair of Gold to uncover the archetype of Kore—a self-contained, sovereign woman. Explore the transformative power of releasing shameful secrets, embracing grief, and healing the wounds we carry to fully embody our strong and vital self.

Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com
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25min
November 05, 2024 12. The Crescent Moon Bear: Embracing the Power of Rage and Healing
Explore the Japanese folktale of The Crescent Moon Bear, a story that reflects on the dual nature of rage—one that corrodes and one that is essential to a woman’s life. Maria Souza unpacks the archetypes of the healer and magical animals, as well as the symbolism of the bear, the mountain, and the path of healing woven throughout this tale.

Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com
WOLVES TRIBE PROGRAM
Dive deeper into this and 16 more stories to develop a strong sense of Self
https://www.womenandmythology.com/wolvestribe
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34min
September 16, 2024 11. Baubo: Unearthing Sacred Sexuality, The Power of Laughter and The Symbology of the Vulva
Explore the Greek Myth of Baubo and a reflection on the symbology of laughter and the archetype of the Goddess of Fecundity as a source of power and vitality. Maria Souza also touches on the symbology of the breasts and vulva for women.

Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com
WOLVES TRIBE PROGRAM
Dive deeper into this and 16 more stories to develop a strong sense of Self
https://www.womenandmythology.com/wolvestribe
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18min
September 10, 2024 10. La Llorona: Folktale on Women's Creative Life, Unblocking The Creative Self and The Animus
In this episode, Maria Souza tells the Central American folktale of La Llorona, a story that showcases the tragedy of letting go of one's creative power. The symbolic reflection highlights the importance to nurture, unblock and protect women's creative life and how can our animus be ally, instead of tyrant.

Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com
MYTHS & THE CREATIVE LIFE WORKSHOP
Join this workshop for an enlightening journey into the heart of your creative life and unleash the creative force within you.
https://www.womenandmythology.com/creativelife
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24min
September 03, 2024 9. Sealskin, Soulskin: A Story on Women’s Soul Cycle and The Marriage with The Ego.
In this episode, Maria Souza tells the story of Sealskin, Soulskin and brings a reflection on the symbology of the skin, the cycles of women's life, the marriage between ego and soul, and the agreements and gifts this relationship offers us.

Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com
WOLVES TRIBE PROGRAM
Dive deeper into this and 16 more stories to develop a strong sense of Self
https://www.womenandmythology.com/wolvestribe
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29min
February 09, 2023 8.2 Symbols: The 8 Traps That Causes Injured Instinct
In this episode, Maria Souza analyses the eight traps that the heroine in The Red Shoes succumbs to and what we can do to heal instinct. Reflect on what you must take to the executioner's house and women's excesses.

Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com
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32min
February 02, 2023 8.1 Symbols: The Handmade Life and The Red Shoes
In this episode, Maria Souza will explore the symbols of shoes and the color red and offer images for us to understand the Handmade Life. Reflect on what kind of sacrifices you are making and how you can build a soul-giving life.

Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com
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17min

FAQs about Women and Mythology:

How many episodes does Women and Mythology have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.

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