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Aug 22
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Conversations: From Mythical to Curative...

Liv Albert
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Liv and Michaela chat with author and plant and foraging expert Ellen Zachos about all things myth and plant! From mythical plants like moly to which poisonous Hemlock killed Socrates, we're talking all things PLANTS! Find Mythic Plants wherever you get your books and learn more from Ellen here. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby

CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide direct warnings when there is reference to anything with overtly traumatic themes but be aware that Greek mythology regularly features assault, death, and many other potentially triggering events.

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