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Jane Austen, Simone de Beauvoir and Herodotus

The LRB Podcast

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Dichotomies of Womanhood in Mythology

This chapter explores women's representation in patriarchal mythology as discussed in Simone de Beauvoir's The Second Sex, focusing on the dichotomy of imminence and transcendence. It examines how men project their fears onto women through biological functions and delves into the psychoanalytical implications of maternal relationships, alongside connections to Frantz Fanon's ideas. The discussion reveals the complexities of misogyny and gender dynamics, highlighting the psychological impact of societal constructs on male identity and desires.

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