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From dinosaurs to Godzilla: a 15,000-year history of monsters
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Monstrous Feminine: Reexamining Female Snake Myths
This chapter explores the historical and cultural narratives of female snake monsters like Medusa and Lamia, revealing how these figures reflect societal fears of women's power. It also discusses contemporary reinterpretations of these myths and the implications of portraying these monsters sympathetically, highlighting the original meanings tied to female potency and societal control.
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