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Fate & Fabled
Persephone: Bringer of Life or Destruction?
We explore the dark side of the magnificent mother and daughter duo Demeter and Persephone
How Ancient Mythologies Defy the Gender Binary
Join Dr. Moiya McTier & Emily Zarka and dig into the stories and characters of ancient mythologies to explore why such tales were crafted, and investigate mythology’s influence on humanity.
How Ancient Mythologies Defy the Gender Binary
Season 1 Episode 8 | 8m 50s | CC
Creation, transformation, and the quest for self-knowledge – these are universal themes that appear across world mythology. But there’s another common thread within these tales: gender fluidity. It’s not only commonplace in many mythologies, but an essential aspect of some important mythical figures: from androgynous creators and fertility deities to warriors and prophets that defy the binary.
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