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  • 80: The Hesperides: Keepers of the Golden Light

    80: The Hesperides: Keepers of the Golden Light
    Nov 16 2025
    In this episode of The Goddess Divine Podcast, we journey to the far western edge of the ancient world, to the twilight garden of the Hesperides, daughters of the evening star and guardians of Hera’s golden apples. Here, the mythic landscape shimmers between paradise and mystery, where nymphs tend to sacred fruit that grants immortality, and a coiled dragon named Ladon keeps watch beneath the fading light of day.

    We trace their story through ancient texts. from Hesiod’s Theogony to Apollonius’ Argonautica, and uncover their appearance in myths of Heracles, Perseus, and even the Argonauts. We explore the deeper symbolism of their golden orchard as an echo of lost paradises, the Greek counterpart to the Garden of Eden, where divine knowledge, beauty, and temptation intertwine.

    Through mythic reflection and spiritual insight, we contemplate what it means to tend one’s own inner garden of light, to guard what is sacred and radiant within us from the forces that would consume it. The Hesperides remind us that the fruits of divine wisdom ripen only at the edges of the known world, in the liminal space where day surrenders to night and mystery begins.

    Citations for this Episode:

    Apollonius of Rhodes, & Hunter, R. (2009). Jason and the golden fleece. Oxford University Press.
    Diodorus Siculus. (c. 60 B.C.). The library of history (C. H. Oldfather, Trans.). Harvard University Press.
    Euripides. (c. 430 B.C.). Hippolytus (E. P. Coleridge, Trans.). Harvard University Press.
    Graves, R. (2018). The Greek myths. Viking.
    Hesiod. (c. 700 B.C.). Theogony (M. L. West, Trans.). Oxford University Press.
    Hyginus. (c. 150 A.D.). Fabulae (M. Grant, Trans.). University of Kansas Press.
    Maup van de Kerkhof. (2022, December 22). The Hesperides: Greek nymphs of the golden apples. History Cooperative. https://historycooperative.org/the-hesperides/
    Miate, L. (2023, February 28). Hesperides. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved October 26, 2025, from https://www.worldhistory.org/Hesperides/
    Nonnus. (c. 450 A.D.). Dionysiaca (W. H. D. Rouse, Trans.). Harvard University Press.
    Olympioi. (n.d.). Hesperides. Olympioi. Retrieved October 1, 2025, from https://olympioi.com/monsters/hesperides
    Pausanias. (c. 150 A.D.). Description of Greece (W. H. S. Jones, Trans.). Harvard University Press.
    Pausanias, & Newberry, J., & Levi, P. (1984). Guide to Greece (Vol. 2). Penguin Classics.
    Strabo. (c. 7 BCE/1932). Geography (H. L. Jones, Trans., Vol. 8). Harvard University Press. (Original work published ca. 7 BCE)
    Theoi Project. (n.d.). Hesperides. https://www.theoi.com/Titan/Hesperides.html
    Virgil. (c. 19 B.C.). Aeneid (R. Fagles, Trans.). Penguin Classics.

    Web sources (no author):
    Eclectic Light. (2020, May 11). Goddesses of the week: The Hesperides. https://eclecticlight.co/2020/05/11/goddesses-of-the-week-the-hesperides/
    Garden History Blog. (2023, June 10). The garden of the Hesperides. https://thegardenhistory.blog/2023/06/10/the-garden-of-the-hesperides/
    Greek Mythology Fandom. (n.d.). Garden of the Hesperides. https://greek-myth.fandom.com/wiki/Garden_of_the_Hesperides
    World History Encyclopedia. (n.d.). Hesperides. https://www.worldhistory.org/Hesperides/


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  • 57: The Sacred Marketplace: A Goddess Meditation

    57: The Sacred Marketplace: A Goddess Meditation
    Nov 12 2025
    This week we are doing a meditation called the Sacred Marketplace to help you explore where you are ready to receive more in life and to practice choosing abundance in different forms. You will interact with 3 different goddesses and receive 3 blessings from the market.
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  • 61: The Star Maiden: An Ojibwe Story of Sky and Earth

    61: The Star Maiden: An Ojibwe Story of Sky and Earth
    Nov 9 2025
    In this episode, we journey into the celestial storytelling of the Ojibwe people to uncover the tale of the Star Maiden, a sacred figure who bridges the sky world and the Earth. Through this traditional story, we explore themes of connection, transformation, and the deep relationship between the Ojibwe and the stars above. Join us as we reflect on the meaning behind the Star Maiden’s descent, her impact on the world below, and the legacy her story carries in Anishinaabe culture today.

    Citations for this episode:
    • Benton-Banai, E. (1988). The Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press.
    • Williamson, R. A. (2000). Living the Sky: Ojibwe cosmology and star stories. Winnipeg: Native Studies Press.
    • Johnston, B. (1990). Ojibway ceremonies. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press.
    • Smith, D. (2015). Sky women and star maidens: Ojibwe celestial traditions. Journal of American Folklore, 128(509), 47–65.
    • Kenny, A. (2018). Seven Grandfathers Teachings: Guiding principles of Ojibwe spirituality. Indigenous Knowledge Journal, 12(3), 34–50.
    • Native Languages of the Americas. (n.d.). Ojibwe. Retrieved from https://www.native-languages.org/ojibwe.htm
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  • 62: Pawnee Nation's Atira: Our Mother of Earth and Corn

    62: Pawnee Nation's Atira: Our Mother of Earth and Corn
    Nov 2 2025
    In this episode, we explore the sacred story of Atira, the Earth goddess and life-giver in Pawnee tradition. Revered as the wife of the creator god Tirawa and mother of all living things, Atira embodies fertility, compassion, and the vital balance between sky and soil. Through this rich cosmological narrative, we uncover how the Pawnee people view the Earth not just as home, but as a living spirit deserving of reverence and reciprocity. Tune in as we delve into the symbolic meaning of Atira, her connection to corn and the stars, and how her story continues to guide Pawnee cultural and spiritual life.

    Pawnee Seed Preservation
    https://seedssoilculture.org/grants-arch/pawnee-seed-preservation/
    Citations for this episode:
    Auset, Brandi. The Goddess Guide: Exploring the Attributes and Correspondences of the Divine Feminine. Llewellyn Worldwide.
    Daily Kos. (2019). Indians 101: A brief overview of traditional Pawnee spirituality.
    Wikipedia contributors. (2025). Atira (goddess). In Wikipedia. Retrieved from Wikipedia. Wikipedia
    Wikipedia contributors. (2025). Pawnee mythology. In Wikipedia. Retrieved from Wikipedia. Wikipedia
    Dorsey, G. A. (1906). The Pawnee Mythology (Part I). Carnegie Institution of Washington. Public domain. Digital version available via the Library of Congress. The Library of Congress
    Douglas Parks & Lula Pratt, A Dictionary of Skiri Pawnee, University of Nebraska Press, 2008.
    Monaghan, Patricia. Encyclopedia of Goddesses and Heroines.





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  • 73: Reclaiming the Biblical Eve

    73: Reclaiming the Biblical Eve
    Oct 29 2025
    What if Eve was never the cause of humanity’s fall, but the catalyst for its awakening?
    In this episode, we journey beyond the patriarchal retelling to meet Eve as she truly is: the first seeker of wisdom, the mother of consciousness, the woman who dared to taste truth. Through myth, reflection, and guided meditation, we explore Eve’s story as a sacred initiation into choice, courage, and divine curiosity. This is not a tale of shame; it’s a remembering of her original blessing, and an invitation to reclaim your own sacred knowing. Enjoy this short episode!
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  • 65: When Women Die Unheard: The Pontianak

    65: When Women Die Unheard: The Pontianak
    Oct 26 2025
    In this chilling episode, we explore the legend of the Pontianak, a vengeful female spirit from Malay and Indonesian folklore. Said to be the restless ghost of a woman who died during childbirth, the Pontianak appears as a beautiful woman with long black hair, until it's too late. From her eerie floral scent to her bone-chilling scream, discover how she haunts the living and why she remains one of Southeast Asia's most feared supernatural figures. Enjoy the episode!

    References for this Episode:
    1. Wikipedia. (n.d.). Ghosts in Malay culture – Pontianak. In Wikipedia. Retrieved June 7, 2025, from Wikipedia.
    2. Wikipedia. (n.d.). Kuntilanak. In Wikipedia. Retrieved May 6, 2025, from Wikipedia: Wikipedia
    3. Creative Spirits. (n.d.). Pontianak (folklore). Retrieved July 15, 2025, from Creative Spirits website.
    4. Facts and Details. (n.d.). Ghosts, folk beliefs and superstitions in Malaysia – Pontianak. Retrieved April19, 2025, from Facts and Details website.


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  • 72: Ereshkigal: Descent into Release and Healing Meditation

    72: Ereshkigal: Descent into Release and Healing Meditation
    Oct 22 2025
    In this short, powerful guided meditation, we descend into the shadowed realm of the Great Queen Ereshkigal, goddess of the Underworld, keeper of death, truth, and transformation.

    Inspired by the ancient Sumerian myth of Inanna’s Descent, this journey invites you to follow the path of release, shedding your old garments of identity, expectation, and control until you stand spiritually naked before the depths of your own soul.

    Before the descent, you’ll make an offering and speak a petition to Ereshkigal, calling upon her to witness your release and guide your rebirth. Then, as the gates of the underworld open, you’ll walk through the dark corridors of healing, confronting what has been buried, forgotten, or silenced within.

    Through her fierce love and mirror of truth, Ereshkigal teaches that death is never the end, it is the sacred unraveling that makes new life possible.

    This is not a meditation of light and ease; it is a reclamation of your wholeness through surrender.
    You will emerge changed, emptied, purified, and ready to rise.

    🕯️ This episode is for you if:

    • You are ready to release old pain or patterns.

    • You seek to honor your shadow as sacred.

    • You wish to meet the goddess who dwells in the depths and learn her language of healing.
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  • 63: Haunted by Grief: The Story of La Llorna

    63: Haunted by Grief: The Story of La Llorna
    Oct 19 2025
    La Llorona is a legendary figure from Latin American folklore, especially well-known in Mexican culture. Her name translates to “The Weeping Woman.” The story varies by region, but here’s the most common version:

    The Legend of La Llorona:
    La Llorona was once a beautiful woman named Maria who fell in love with a wealthy man. They had children together, but over time, he lost interest in her and left. Heartbroken and driven by grief or jealousy, Maria drowned her children, often in a river. Almost immediately, she regretted it and, in some versions, drowned herself too.
    After death, she was cursed to wander the Earth, crying for her lost children. Her ghost is said to roam rivers, lakes, and canals at night, wailing “¡Ay, mis hijos!” ("Oh, my children!").

    Common Themes and Beliefs:

    • She wears a long white dress or veil.
    • Her spirit is seen near water.
    • Hearing her cry is a bad omen.
    • She sometimes kidnaps wandering children, mistaking them for her own.

    Enjoy the show!
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