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Professor Walter Penrose - Wonder Woman (2017) and the Amazons

Mar 25, 2024
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Walter Penrose
Professor Walter Penrose, specialist in gender and sexuality in the Ancient World, discusses Wonder Woman in the 2017 movie as fans longed for it. They explore the comic book genesis, the family who created her, and the legends of the Amazons. Topics include the portrayal of women in film, the ancient myths of the Amazons, and the unconventional family dynamics behind Wonder Woman's creation.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Unveiling the Ancient Myths of the Amazons and Ethiopias
03:27 • 21min
3
Exploring Amazon's Worship and Ancient Cult Connections
24:09 • 3min
4
The Complex Origins of Wonder Woman and William Moulton Marston
27:12 • 11min
5
Unconventional Family Dynamics and Matriarchy in Wonder Woman
38:25 • 20min
6
Exploring Wonder Woman: Portrayal, Influence, and Evolution
58:06 • 19min
7
Exploring the Roots of Wonder Woman and Amazons
01:16:43 • 3min