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Ariadne, Dionysus, and the Theseus of it All (With Jennifer Saint)

Ancient History Fangirl

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Exploring the Lives of Women in Ancient Greece and Minoan Greece

The hosts introduce Jennifer Saint, the author of 'Ariadne,' and discuss her research on the characters Ariadne and Phaedra. They delve into the portrayal of these characters in ancient texts and highlight the parallels between ancient misogyny and present-day victim-blaming. The chapter also explores the inspiration behind turning Naxos into a safe harbor for women in the novel.

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