Sex and the Sacred

Sex and the Sacred

di Anna C. Zuckerman
Episode 9 SHOW NOTES: When Where, & How, Witch?
Welcome to the first Extended Show Notes episode! Today, we'll dig a little deeper into the history of Morgan le Fay, and the goddess who inspired her.
Are You a Good Witch, or a Bad Witch? Tracking Morgan le Fay in Arthurian Legend
Welcome back to Sex and the Sacred! On today's episode, we will look through the timeline of Arthurian legends to identify the reasons why the Good Healer Morgen became the Bad Witch Morgan le Fay.
Where You Go, I'll Go: Understanding Intimacy in the Book of Ruth
Welcome back to Sex and the Sacred! Today, we're taking a look at the story of Ruth and Naomi, and exploring the way that emotional intimacy shapes each chapter.
Becoming Gangamma: Embodying She Who Is Too Much To Bear
Welcome back to Sex and the Sacred! Today, we're looking at a regional goddess of South India: Gangamma.
The Borgia Pope: Separating Rumor From Reality
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Welcome back to SatS! This week, we're learning to separate gossip and popular rumor from historical fact; it's a fine line, and rumors matter (sometimes). Tune in to find out more!
Rangi and Papa: An Introduction to Comparative Mythology
Welcome back to SatS! This week, meet Rangi and Papa: the Maori Mother Earth and Father Sky. In this episode, we'll talk about the basics of comparative mythology.
Joan of Arc: Gendering the Maid of Orlean
Welcome back to Sex and the Sacred! This week, we'll take a look at the history of history, through France's famous heroine, Joan of Arc
The Epic of Gilgamesh: Exploring Ancient Sexualities
Welcome back to SatS! In this episode, I'll introduce you to the Epic of Gilgamesh, history's oldest known literary work. We'll go through the story, and discuss the ways in which scholars can learn about ancient sexuality using the text. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of sexual abuse
Moche Sex Pots: Eroticism in Ancient Pottery
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In this episode, we'll be exploring the fascinating world of the Moche people of medieval Peru and their distinct erotic pottery. While archeologists have been able to show us the sacred spaces of the Moche, these vessels leave us with more questions than answers.
Maid or Minx: The Mary Magdalene Controversy
Our first episode introduces the scholarship surrounding Mary Magdalene, her identity, and her role in Christianity.
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