

Medea Was Framed! -- Perspectives on Medea with Vicki Noble and Miriam Robbins Dexter
Jan 14, 2024
Guest Miriam Robbins Dexter, a scholar in Classics and Indo-European Studies, joins the hosts to discuss the true nature of Medea's story, her cultural legacy, and her connections to goddesses and gods. They explore the negative portrayal of female power in Greek mythology and the importance of understanding the mother-child bond in ancient Greek culture. The speakers also touch upon the significance of the sun goddess and female deities in various cultures and the impact of Indo-European migrations on matriarchal societies.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Buddhist Retreat, Amazon Burials, and Connecting Images
03:01 • 9min
Exploring Connections and Central Asia's Significance in History
11:47 • 3min
Observations of the Dachini Pose and Genetic Connections in Burials
14:48 • 3min
The Reluctant Connections and Cultural Legacy of Medea
17:46 • 10min
The Significance of the Sun Goddess and Female Deities in Various Cultures
28:10 • 8min
Medea's Connections and Dual Nature
36:06 • 19min
Negative Portrayal of Female Power in Greek Mythology and Literature
54:59 • 9min