Demythifying

Here at Demyth HQ we were SO EXCITED for this book. Nikki Marmery joins us to talk all things Lilith, one of our favourite characters in myth and popular culture. This feminist retelling is a must read, involving all your favourite biblical characters in a way you've never seen them before! Follow Nikki on socials; Twitter/X: @nikkimarmery Instagram: @marmerynikki Tell us what you've been...

Charlotte and Lauren travel back to the Golden Age of Athens with Yvonne Korshak to Demythify Aspasia in honour of Yvonne's book Pericles and Aspasia. They learn about what we actually know about the woman herself, why the comic playwrites and Plato give us such opposing views about her and learn some of the context to the play Antigone. https://yvonnekorshak.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Peric...

Happy Medusa Monday... except this episode Lauren and Charlotte are setting up the "Not Medusa" whatsapp group and talking to Lauren J A Bear about her debut novel Medusa's sisters. Lauren talks about how she created the characters, how she weaved the gorgon's story into early Greek Mythology. Charlotte reshares her views on Athena and we discuss the reframining of one of the m...

For this years Black History Month, here at Demyth HQ we wanted to continue on the story from last year. We are also curious with the inclusion of flood myths throughout mythology. This myth continues the Yoruba story of Obatala's adventures with humans and Olokun's revenge.  Tell us what you've been loving....

Despite both having Irish heritage, neither Lauren nor Charlotte have the foggiest when it comes to Irish mythology and folklore! Sinead O'Hart was on hard to help us out and chat about it with us, answering all the questions we know you want answers to. The Silver Road is a fab book, a gripping adventure of  a journey featuring The Frost Giant, mean school girls and friendship from unlikely...

Emily Hauser joins us to talk all things ancient and romantic! Her book is full of glorious illustrations that bring to life the couples from history and all over the world.  We cherry picked a few couples to dive in deeper on and of course, could not let Emily leave without discussing our girl Sappho. Emily has no socials, but can be reached via her website www.emilyhauser.com Tell us what you&#3...

Dr. Emma Southon joins us to talk about her non-fiction book A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women (or the US title A Rome of One's own - which is quite frankly a genius title).  We chat about women in general, how important the Romans considered the bloodline above all else and we spot pick two women do do a little deeper of a dive into. Funny, charming and educational, this book is a mu...

Phoenicia Rogerson joins us in this episode to discuss all things HERC. From the loves of his life, to the twelve labours, to his reception in each place he visits, we get INTO IT. This is not the Disney version you are used to! It is a queer, feminist retelling and it does not disappoint. Plus, listen to the end to see us reprise the classic Shag, Marry, Kill.  Follow Phoenicia on the socials: In...

Today's episode sees Dr. Lucy Jackson  teach things about Greek Tragedy to Lauren and Charlotte. We love some theatre at Demyth HQ and all things a little bit dramatic. As well as discussing general theatre and social context, we asked Lucy specifics on Medea, The Agamemnon and Antigone. Watch Lucy in 'In Search of Greek Theatre' in conjunction with the Nationa lTheatre  https://www...

If you love Greek Myths and you're all over Insta you've probably seen the work of todays guest. Charlotte and Lauren were thrilled to welcome on Tyler Miles Lockett to geek out about Greek Mythology, deep dive into some particular pieces that they liked, hear his advice for artists and creators and he shares details of his upcoming kickstarter book. Find Tyler online, buy his art and ge...

Lauren and Charlotte travel back to ancient Sumer with Emily H Wilson in her debut novel "Inanna".  A retelling about the first literary hero from the Epic of Gilgamesh who just happens to be a woman. In a civilisation that borders prehistory and history Lauren and Charlotte learn all about weird temple sex rites, how old the Epic of Gilgamesh actually is, whats happening right now to di...

Lauren and Charlotte get Disobedient with Elizabeth Fremantle and AG . This retelling of one of the most important female painters possibly ever was one of their most anticipated reads and it DID NOT disappoint.  Trigger Warning: the book is based on a real life person, and in their life, they were raped. They were then tortured when giving evidence and we discuss both of these points with Liz.  F...

This episode sees Nicki Pau Preto join us to talk all about her new novel Bonesmith. Follow Wren on a mission to rescue the -male- damsel in distress, with pitfalls, challenges and flirtation along the way! Lauren loved the world building and the magic system so much, she couldn't stop gushing. Charlotte is convinced she knows the plot twist of the next book, Nicki quite rightly is keeping sh...

Royal wedding? Check. Problematic women? Check. Super sexy love interest? Check. Megan Barnard's Jezebel ticks all our historical fiction boxes. Does Jezebel deserve her reputation as a slut, whore or witch? Megan discusses with us whether Jezebel was an ambitious victim of her time, or deluded in thinking everyone wants what she had.  Follow Megan on Socials; Instagram: @meganwbarnard Substa...

This is going to be one hell of a podcast! Imagine a world where Persephone wasn't kidnapped... she jumped. Then imagine it's combined with a softboy Hades, kind of enemies to friends to lovers with marriage of convenience packaged in the most Barbie pink cover. Thanks to Bea they don't have to imagine. Getting into the real mythological inspirations behind your new favourite Hades...

Join us today as we welcome back Katharine and Elizabeth Corr. Picking up where we left off from Daughter of Darkness, we head on a second adventure with Deina in the sequel, Queen of Gods.  We discuss hiding things in plain sight, feeling excluded from your friend group and who we think should be a love interest or not. For lovers of Greek Myths and for those just starting out on their journey, t...

Better call Helen with the good hair. Join us for part two of our Helen trilogy. Following off from where we left her in our International Women's Day special, we discuss if Helen got to choose her husband, the oath of Tyndareus, Her appearance in Sappho and her marriage after Paris.  No Emily Wilson translations were harmed during the making of this podcast.  Discussions of paintings by; Ros...

Lauren and Charlotte LOVE how good YA Thrillers are now. They also love an escape room so who better to talk to about their new book than Kathryn Foxfield?  Saffron overshares with the AI at her work placement at a new high tech escape room facility which encourages the AI to set up the ultimate test. Which stereotype in her online gaming group would survive a real life Battle Royale? Talking to K...

In this episode we fully judge books by their covers, with cover artist Tom Roberts joining us. To name a few books Tom has drawn for; Godkiller by Hannah Kaner, The Immortal Games by Annaliese Avery, Lore by Alex Bracken and The Book That Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence. Tom was charming, discussing his route into his career and let us take him off on conversational tangents, which makes for...

What do you get if you take a lost princess story... and make it Sapphic? Lauren and Charlotte celebrate Pride with Brenna Nation asking all the questions about her Sapphic fantasy "The Shattered Lands". Find out all about Brenna's Taylor Swift influences which the girls are so down with! Where the elemental magic system came from and learn what had Lauren in a literal puddle over t...

When Luna McNamara gushed over the help she got from Dr. Regine May, we HAD to contact her and invite her on to talk to us. The conversation mainly centres around Cupid and Psyche, but also magic gemstones, love spells and what benefit we would get from learning Latin in 2023. For fans of Apuleius and his influences, this one is an episode not to be missed! Twitter: @Reginemay Amazon: https://www....

Joining Charlotte in today's episode is Dr. Aven McMaster. In a conversation that could have carried on for HOURS, they talk about sexual and gender politics in Rome. From Ovid to Catullus. Aven tells the story of the woman she believes everyone should know about and mentions a few sources by the end, for anyone who enjoys a rabbit hole; Suetonius "Lives of the Caesars", Cicero &quo...

Kritika H Rao talks to Lauren and Charlotte about her novel The Surviving Sky. Protagonists in their 30s? Grey characters that may be right but also wrong? Adult themes in a fantasy /sci fi setting? Sign. Us. Up. Steeped in Hindu philosophy, Kritika creates a world like no other. Where privilege comes to those who are Architects and the earth rages.  Website: www.kritikahrao.com Instagram and Twit...

Here at Demyth HQ we are HERE for all of the new retellings of our old faves and Clytemnestra's Bind DOES NOT DISAPPOINT! Taking the story we know and love and weaving in previously ignored aspects, we have a fresh take on the House of Atreus and it's curse. Love these characters or hate them, you'll be feeling all the emotions with this roller coaster of a novel. While with us, Sus...

A time-travelling love story? Where can we sign up???  To say this book ticked all our summer romance boxes would be an understatement. When Lily and Joshua go missing in the past, it shapes their children Eva and Tommy in not only their present, but how they navigate their futures with a huge secret, they can also time travel.   Find Pim on socials; Instagram: @pim.wangtechawat Website: pimwanget...