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Hera is one of the most unsympathetic goddesses in Greek mythology. Trapped in a toxic marriage with the King of the Gods, her vast power relegated only to wives and marriage, she often takes her fury at Zeus’s infidelities out on his victims and their children. But is there more to Hera’s story th ... Show More
Jun 25
The Secret Lives of Julio-Claudian Wives (Part 1)
Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! The First Ladies of Rome—the women of Augustus’ family—played a role in building his empire. Octavia, Livia, Julia, Agrippina—these were the women who helped kill a democracy. In this episode, we will explore how they ... Show More
1h 16m
May 2021
Why She Is the Way She Is, the Goddess Hera (& the Time She Tried to Overthrow Zeus)
Hera is so much more than Zeus' vengeful wife. She has her own experiences, her own traumas, that affect how she handled her life with the king of the gods. This is why Hera is the way she is.CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically invol ... Show More
28m 59s
Mar 2021
Phaedra and the Curse of Theseus & A Conversation with Jennifer Saint
Phaedra is one of the most misunderstood women of mythology, and Greek tragedy. But she was so much more than the problematic, tragic Phaedra of Euripides' Hippolytus. The episode tells her story, and includes a conversation with author Jennifer Saint, who's new book Ariadne is a ... Show More
57m 5s
Mar 2023
RE-AIR: Pandora, the Beautiful Evil & the Misogyny of Her “Curiosity"
A Women's History Month re-airing of the episode dedicated to vindicating the first woman of Greek mythology, Pandora. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically invol ... Show More
31m 27s
Feb 2025
Angry Women Speaking Truth to Power; a Q&A Episode (Part 1)
Liv answers listener questions about Hera's attempted coup, jewellery, and more... Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbabyCW/TW: far too many Greek myths in ... Show More
34m 11s
Mar 2025
Conversations: Powerful or Powerless, Caring or Careless? The Goddess Thetis w/ Maciej Paprocki
Liv speaks with returning guest Dr Maciej Paprocki about the goddess Thetis, a goddess with seemingly immense but mysterious power, and a woman who has enough agency in her life that she becomes tragically unique. Learn more about the Staying Power of Thetis. Submit your question ... Show More
1h 56m
Jul 2024
SPECIAL! Gender Rebels of Greek Mythology: Heracles x Omphale by Ancient History Fangirl
Liv shares an episode of Ancient History Fangirl, Genn and Jenny have a story to share... That time Heracles, the strong man, son of Zeus and noted impenetrable penetrator, lived as a woman. Yes, you read that right. And not only did he live as a woman, he was the submissive to a ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2023
Hera the Goddess | Sleep Story for Grown Ups | Greek Mythology Stories
Follow Hera, the Goddess of Marriage and the Heavens, from her childhood days in the lush gardens of the Hesperides to her marriage with Zeus, the god of the sky and thunder. Let this Greek mythology sleep story lull you into restful sleep. 🔥 Download and install our FREE apphtt ... Show More
41m 48s