Episode 122: The Witch & the B*tch

In episode 122 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kristin Lisenby and Kate Belew contemplate the Witch & the Bitch. Following in the footsteps of Artemis, Hecate, and their sacred hounds, this conversation draws listeners into the Underworld. There, the wolf goddesses Leto and Lupa speak about guardianship, kinship, and reclamation. Medusa arrives next, followed by Asteria and the other moon goddesses turned monsters. Through a mythical lens, they consider the archetypal Bitch, Bitch as a dog, Bitch as a sacred hound, and Bitch as a Witch.Sources:Small Spells Deck by Tamed WildThe Women’s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, Barbara Walker“The Indian Great Goddess,” Stella Kramrisch, History of Religions, Vol, 4Rider Coleman Smith Tarot Deckhttps://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/HekateGoddess.htmlCreature Teachers, Grandmother Twylah Nitsch, Seneca Elder “A Brief History of the Word “Bitch,” Necessitated by Benedict Cumberbitch,” Amanda MontellArtemis: Virgin Goddess of the Sun and Moon, Sorita D’EsteEpisode 104: Mothers of Monsters & Magick Argonautica, Apollonius Rhodius, circa 3rd century BC“Bitches and Skankly Hobags: The Place of Women in Contemporary Slang,” via Gender Articulated: Language and the Socially Constructed Self, edited by Kira Hall, Mary BucholtzPractical MagicShoutouts:Wild Medicine: Tamed Wild's Illustrated Guide to the Magick of Herbs, Bundy & BelewJoin the Tamed Wild Coven!Subscribe to the Tamed Wild Quarterly Box - a quarterly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. Each box includes a seasonal workbook with 3 rituals, intention-setting guidance, astrological updates, and other helpful tools to help you harness the magick of the season.And sign up for the Book Coven - a digital subscription with weekly lives, reels, and discussions about witchcraft, tarot, herbs, business witchery, upcoming workshops, & the book of the month.Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo AudioJoin Tenth House Rising! Tenth House Rising offers seasonal learning for those who seek meaning through myth, magick, and memory. Rooted in the rhythm of the seasons and inspired by the Wheel of the Year, each month brings a new theme that echoes the energies of the natural world. Learn more at TenthHouseRising.com.For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Box, a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. The Tamed Wild Box is a monthly offering of 5-7 items, chosen for the month and season we are in. Each delivery includes a box card that explains your items and a little ritual you can do with your new tools. You will also receive access to a monthly moon gathering, exclusive to box subscribers! Created by Tamed Wild.Production by Julio Montero.Music by Follow the Wind,Taizo Audio