logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2025
1h 34m

A Memory of Gods with Dr. Tamara Siuda

DOMINIC PERRY
About this episode

Understanding the deities requires us to move beyond inherited preconceptions and prejudices. Fortunately, there are many gods worthy of the effort. From the deified Sphinx Horemakhet, to the meme-lord Medjed, to the deified lover-boy Antinous, the pantheon is rich in variety and personalities. It is a subject that today’s guest, Dr. Tamara L. Siuda, has devoted a great deal of time. Her new book, The Complete Encyclopedia of Egyptian Deities (2024) is a comprehensive guide to many of these figures…


Dr. Tamara Siuda’s website: https://tamarasiuda.com/ 


For a limited time, 20% off the purchase of The Complete Encyclopedia of Egyptian Deities at Llewellyn.com. Code: CEED20. Valid: 1/23/25 – 2/28/25. Offer cannot be combined with other discounts. Must be logged in to your Llewellyn account for coupon to apply to cart.


Dr. Siuda has generously offered a permanent discount code on any item in her bookstore. Visit http://tamarasiuda.com/shop and use the coupon code historical to receive 20% off any order. Valid for one order per customer.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up next
Aug 22
Update: Autocrat interview and Vintage Egyptologist online classes
Howdy folks. In lieu of a narrative episode this week (while I recover from the quadruple-length Battle of Kadesh), I wanted to alert you to an interview I did for the Autocrat podcast (available on Spotify, YouTube, and the Autocrat website). In a lengthy conversation, we explor ... Show More
16m 2s
Aug 15
214: Ramesses II The Battle of Kadesh
In June of 1287 BCE (approximately), one of antiquity’s great conflicts unfolded in southern Syria. Meeting near Kadesh (Qidsha), the armies of Egypt and Hatti fought each other in a spectacular engagement. The events of that battle are recorded, somewhat grandiosely, by Ramesses ... Show More
1h 59m
Aug 8
213: Ramesses II Seven Nation Army
Ramesses, Muwattalli, and the Trojans(?). In June of 1287 BCE, the Great Kings of Hatti and Egypt were on the verge of a major confrontation. Ramesses, marching across Sinai and into Canaan, made careful preparations for his assault on Kadesh. Alas, even the best-planned campaign ... Show More
50m 9s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2024
Reclaiming Hera (with Jennifer Saint)
Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! 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 infidelit ... Show More
1 h
Dec 2019
Best of 2019: Nefertiti
Here’s one of our listeners’ most requested episodes of 2019: This famous Queen ruled Egypt during the mid-14th century, BC, over a period of immense religious upheaval. With her husband, she conspired to convert all of Egypt from the traditional polytheistic religion to the wors ... Show More
44m 3s
Jun 1
692: Raghu Markus
Raghu Markus, member of the Love Serve Remember Foundation, friend of the show, and one of the coolest, sweetest people we know, re-joins the DTFH! Bidding for Duncan's custom pair of Midnight Gospel sneakers begins on June 7! You can see the sneakers here, or bid on tons of othe ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 2024
The Mystic Jesus with Marianne Williamson
In today’s episode, Jeff welcomes back bestselling author, former presidential candidate, and spiritual leader, Marianne Williamson. In their conversation, they explore key themes in her latest book, The Mystic Jesus, where she re-examines the teachings of Jesus Christ through a ... Show More
52m 12s
Apr 2023
Atalanta and the Heroine's Journey (With Jennifer Saint)
This week, we delve deeper into the legend of Atalanta, with bestselling author Jennifer Saint as our guide. Join us as we discuss Atalanta’s heroine’s journey, her connection to Artemis and a more ancient concept of the feminine, and what it was really like being stuck on the Ar ... Show More
1 h
Jan 2025
Josephine Bonaparte and Eugénie Bonaparte
Josephine and Eugénie, related by marriage, and separated by only a generation, both rose from relative obscurity to become the Empress of France during tumultuous times. The paths of these very different women never crossed, but they both were stars in their own time and left th ... Show More
2h 14m
Oct 2024
AHFG Book Club: Smouldering Hellscapes and Sexy Vamps with Carissa Broadbent
Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! What is it that makes the grimdark so sexy? NYTimes bestselling author Carissa Broadbent would know. She has been, in her own words, “concerning teachers and parents with mercilessly grim tales since she was roughly nine ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2025
MYSTICAL: The Book of Thoth
For the ancient Egyptians, magic wasn't a mysterious force – it was part of everyday life. But some of the most powerful rituals and spells were said to be preserved in The Book of Thoth, written by the god of magic himself. According to legend, the book contained everything from ... Show More
34m 29s
Oct 2024
Anubis and the Underworld
Tristan Hughes and his guest Dr. Joyce Tyldesley OBE are heading to the Underworld for the final installation of The Ancients exploration of the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. They encounter the infamous jackal-headed deity Anubis, analyse Egyptian archaeology and discuss t ... Show More
47m 41s
Mar 2022
International History (part 1): The Disabled Woman Who Ruled Ancient Kashmir
Welcome to season 5 of Vulgar History, where things are taking an internationàle flair, starting with this story from 10th century Kashmir! The saga of Rani Didda contains THREE coin minting moments, NUMEROUS mysterious deaths, and a new inductee to the Lady Jane Grey Memorial Aw ... Show More
1h 12m