34 Circe Salon -- Make Matriarchy Great Again -- Disrupting History

Delve into the lost histories of women with Max Dashu as she discusses the Titanides and their original stories. Explore the transition from matriarchal to male-dominated societies and how hero narratives reinforce domination. Uncover the mysteries of Aphrodite and Olympian goddesses while shedding light on ancient genetic evidence authentication.

Lucy Pearce, founder of Womancraft Publishing, discusses empowering women through independent publishing, highlighting the challenges of traditional publishing and the importance of fair treatment. The podcast explores Liz Kelly's book and showcases the commitment to showcasing women artists. It also delves into the resilience and creativity of Womancraft's publishing journey, emphasizing originality, community support, and the impact of supporting female artists and environmental causes.

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.

Exploring the power and evolution of gossip, from strengthening social bonds to cultural learning. Uncovering shifts in power dynamics during the Middle Ages, and the significance of women's solidarity in medieval gossip culture. Delving into biblical views on gossip, and the empowerment and responsibility that gossip can bring to society.

Dr. Heide Göttner-Abendroth, founder of the Academy Hagia and pioneer in Modern Matriarchal Studies, discusses her personal journey, leaving East Germany, and her experiences in academia. The podcast also explores her visit to a marginalized community in China and the organization of the first World Congress on Matriarchal Studies.

Time for a shout-out to two great Amazon warriors, Penthesilea and Hippolyta. Join old-school hosts, Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dawn "Sam" Alden, as they welcome one of our new hosts, Lauren Torres, to discuss these fabulous warrior women.   It's good to be back!

We're back for the new season (finally) and we're introducing our new hosts as well. Join us as we get back into action making matriarchy great again!

The hosts share the origins of their podcast and their journey into matriarchal studies. They discuss their plans to introduce a seasonal structure and add new voices. Excitement for the future while thanking their listeners.

Greer “G.R.” Macallister is an author of historical fiction and science fantasy. Under her full name, "Greer MacAllister," she has written the historical fiction novels The Magician’s Lie, Girl In Disguise, Woman 99 and Arctic Fury.  Her historical novels put a spotlight on the lives of women whose stories have not fully been told.  With her new “Five Queendoms” series, and under the name "GR MacAllister," Ms. MacAllister ventures in the world of science fantasy and gynarchy-- female-dominated worlds.  Beginning with the work Scorpica and continuing wither latest novel Arca, we are introduced to the stories of women powerful in war, queenship and magic. We are delighted to share our interview with her.Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dawn "Sam" Alden co-host.

This one was definitely worth an encore: Join us as we take a fun dive into the history of the British suffrage movement and the untold story of the women who became martial arts experts and protectors of the movement.  Tony Wolf, author of the graphic novel "Suffrajitsu: Mrs. Pankhurst's Amazons," talks to us about his novel and the marvelous and colorful history of these Suffrajitsu women. Dawn "Sam" Alden and Sean Marlon Newcombe co-host.