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Women and Mythology

Women and Mythology

Maria Souza

Myths hold powerful wisdom and medicine. Join Maria Souza in retracing the steps and initiations of ancient characters as we rediscover the wild feminine. We begin this podcast with the stories from the book Women Who Run With The Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés. If you need support understanding the wisdom of each story or want to deepen your reflection, join us for this show.
This podcast is part of the Joseph Campbell MythMakerSM Podcast Network.
Explore more offerings at: https://www.womenandmythology.com

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Women and Mythology - 4.1 Symbols: The Dual Nature and The Father in Manawee
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12/09/21 • 16 min

Who are the twins in the story of Manawee? In this episode, Maria explores the dual nature of women: the ego and the soul self. Listen and reflect on the duality, the power of the names, and the significant figure of the father in a women's psyche.
Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

Step into a year-long journey where ancient myths meet modern lives, empowering you to rediscover your Self, connect deeply with a community of women, and awaken the story waiting within you. Save your spot!
A YEAR OF MYTHS AND STORIES PROGRAM
https://www.womenandmythology.com/yearofmyths

COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY
Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within
https://www.womenandmythology.com/courses

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Women and Mythology - 3. STORY VASALISA

3. STORY VASALISA

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11/11/21 • 16 min

She loses her mother and is subjected to a cruel stepfamily. She meets a witch who gives her fire. Do you think this storyline will ring any bells? Listen to the story of Vasalisa, an ancient Russian tale about retrieving intuition and encountering the wild mother. This version of the story is found in the book Women Who Run With The Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés.
Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

Step into a year-long journey where ancient myths meet modern lives, empowering you to rediscover your Self, connect deeply with a community of women, and awaken the story waiting within you. Save your spot!
A YEAR OF MYTHS AND STORIES PROGRAM
https://www.womenandmythology.com/yearofmyths

COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY
Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within
https://www.womenandmythology.com/courses

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Women and Mythology - 7.1 Symbols: The Power of The Body
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05/26/22 • 20 min

Explore ideas on the power of the body in the instinctual world. In this episode, Maria Souza will reflect on how one standard of beauty robs women of their creative life and why we must reclaim the wisdom of La Mariposa, the Butterfly Woman.
Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

Step into a year-long journey where ancient myths meet modern lives, empowering you to rediscover your Self, connect deeply with a community of women, and awaken the story waiting within you. Save your spot!
A YEAR OF MYTHS AND STORIES PROGRAM
https://www.womenandmythology.com/yearofmyths

COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY
Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within
https://www.womenandmythology.com/courses

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Reflect on the final few moments of the Ugly Duckling story. In this episode, Maria Souza will explore the ideas of cold, knowing how to accept help, and how to enter the thriving phase, the swan life.
Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

Step into a year-long journey where ancient myths meet modern lives, empowering you to rediscover your Self, connect deeply with a community of women, and awaken the story waiting within you. Save your spot!
A YEAR OF MYTHS AND STORIES PROGRAM
https://www.womenandmythology.com/yearofmyths

COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY
Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within
https://www.womenandmythology.com/courses

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Women and Mythology - 6.2 Symbols: The Inner Mother in the Ugly Duckling's Tale
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05/05/22 • 26 min

Explore the four archetypes of the mother in the Ugly Duckling story and the inner mother we carry as women. In this episode, Maria Souza will reflect on the characteristics of the ambivalent mother, the collapsed mother, the unmothered mother, and the strong mother archetype.
Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

Step into a year-long journey where ancient myths meet modern lives, empowering you to rediscover your Self, connect deeply with a community of women, and awaken the story waiting within you. Save your spot!
A YEAR OF MYTHS AND STORIES PROGRAM
https://www.womenandmythology.com/yearofmyths

COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY
Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within
https://www.womenandmythology.com/courses

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Women and Mythology - 6.1 Symbols: The Duckling as Instinctual Nature
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04/28/22 • 18 min

Explore the Ugly Duckling as a symbol of the instinctual nature of women and the duckling's birth family as a symbol of a cruel culture. In this episode, Maria Souza will reflect on the gifts that exile offers us and the strength one must have to endure the journey for belonging.
Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

Step into a year-long journey where ancient myths meet modern lives, empowering you to rediscover your Self, connect deeply with a community of women, and awaken the story waiting within you. Save your spot!
A YEAR OF MYTHS AND STORIES PROGRAM
https://www.womenandmythology.com/yearofmyths

COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY
Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within
https://www.womenandmythology.com/courses

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Women and Mythology - 6. STORY UGLY DUCKLING

6. STORY UGLY DUCKLING

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04/21/22 • 16 min

Listen to the story of the Ugly Duckling, a tale about endurance, belonging, and finding one's kind. This version of the story is found in the book Women Who Run With The Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés.

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

Step into a year-long journey where ancient myths meet modern lives, empowering you to rediscover your Self, connect deeply with a community of women, and awaken the story waiting within you. Save your spot!
A YEAR OF MYTHS AND STORIES PROGRAM
https://www.womenandmythology.com/yearofmyths

COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY
Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within
https://www.womenandmythology.com/courses

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Women and Mythology - 5.2 Symbols: The 7 Tasks To Embrace Skeleton Woman
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02/03/22 • 29 min

What are the seven tasks of the story of Skeleton Woman? In this episode, Maria explores the images from the story and the symbols of the seeker archetype, the sleep of trust, the power of tears, and the untangling of the life-death-life nature.

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

Step into a year-long journey where ancient myths meet modern lives, empowering you to rediscover your Self, connect deeply with a community of women, and awaken the story waiting within you. Save your spot!
A YEAR OF MYTHS AND STORIES PROGRAM
https://www.womenandmythology.com/yearofmyths

COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY
Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within
https://www.womenandmythology.com/courses

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Women and Mythology - 5.1 Symbols: Lady Death and The Life-Death-Life Cycle
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01/28/22 • 20 min

Who is Lady Death? What does she offer us? In this episode, Maria explores the archetype of the Skeleton Woman. Listen and reflect on the power that death brings to life, the unstoppable cycle of life-death-life, and the role of death within relationships.
Connect with Maria:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

Step into a year-long journey where ancient myths meet modern lives, empowering you to rediscover your Self, connect deeply with a community of women, and awaken the story waiting within you. Save your spot!
A YEAR OF MYTHS AND STORIES PROGRAM
https://www.womenandmythology.com/yearofmyths

COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY
Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within
https://www.womenandmythology.com/courses

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Women and Mythology - 1.1 Symbols: The Bones of La Loba
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11/11/21 • 14 min

Who is La Loba, Wolf Woman? What does it mean to gather the bones? In this episode, Maria explains and interprets key symbols of the La Loba story. Explore the symbolisms of seeking and incubating the bones, singing, and developing integration.
Connect with us:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/womenandmythology/
Website https://www.womenandmythology.com

Step into a year-long journey where ancient myths meet modern lives, empowering you to rediscover your Self, connect deeply with a community of women, and awaken the story waiting within you. Save your spot!
A YEAR OF MYTHS AND STORIES PROGRAM
https://www.womenandmythology.com/yearofmyths

COURSES AVAILABLE AT WOMEN AND MYTHOLOGY
Explore mythical journeys to enhance the soul and track the wild feminine within
https://www.womenandmythology.com/courses

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How many episodes does Women and Mythology have?

Women and Mythology currently has 31 episodes available.

What topics does Women and Mythology cover?

The podcast is about Stories, Mythology, Soul, History, Women, Myths, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Women and Mythology?

The episode title '7. STORY LA MARIPOSA, BUTTERFLY WOMAN' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Women and Mythology?

The average episode length on Women and Mythology is 19 minutes.

How often are episodes of Women and Mythology released?

Episodes of Women and Mythology are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Women and Mythology?

The first episode of Women and Mythology was released on Nov 11, 2021.

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