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Queen Medb (Maeve): the Threat of Female Sovereignty

Queen Medb (Maeve): the Threat of Female Sovereignty

FromChthonia


Queen Medb (Maeve): the Threat of Female Sovereignty

FromChthonia

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Length:
70 minutes
Released:
Apr 14, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this week's episode we look at Queen Medb of Connacht in Ireland, who was legendary for her seductive power, her warlike nature, and her political power among the High Kings. Notorious for having several lovers in addition to whoever was her current husband, Medb was a kingmaker and a heromaker. Her desire to have wealth equal to her husband drove her to the destructive Cattle Raid of Cúailnge (Cooley), and she is frequently portrayed as as manipulative and promiscuous in medieval literature. We take a particular look at the question of whether Medb was a sovereignty goddess or a real legendary queen, her hatred of her first husband Conchobar mac Nessa, ancient Irish rites of sovereignty, and her connection to the trio of goddesses called Morrigan. 
Released:
Apr 14, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Explore the world of the Dark Feminine in myth, religion, folklore, and magic.