This week we discuss Greek Mythology’s most complicated, snake-haired villain, Medusa. And better yet, enjoy our discussion with the best person to talk about Medusa with - special guest Liv from the podcast Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby! We dive into Medusa’s intense backstory, her appearance in today’s current events and pop culture, and all around bad-assery. It’ll be so shocking, you’ll be frozen to stone.

The poem at the end of the episode was written and performed by Nick Davis.

References from the episode:



Make Me a Cold and Pitiless Goddess - Sharma Shields

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/09/opinion/sunday/mythology-rape.html





The Danger of a Single Story - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story





Medusa - Kailee Morgue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so-WPp5HeQI





The Original Nasty Women - Elizabeth Johnson

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/11/the-original-nasty-woman-of-classical-myth/506591/





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