EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 29 MIN
Goddess, Witch, Woman | ep. 16 - the fairest of them all | mother, daughter, mirror
from Goddess, Witch, Woman · host Marianna Portela
In this episode of Goddess, Witch, Woman, we descend into the glass coffin and meet the most famous witch of them all — the Evil Queen of Snow White.Drawing from Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Maria Tatar, Sandra Gilbert & Susan Gubar, and ancient goddess myths, we explore what lies beneath her envy: the ache of aging, the inheritance of silence, and the shadow of the mother.We go deep in:The mirror as patriarchal gazeAdolescence and menopause as mirrored initiationsThe Queen’s hunger and transformation into the HagThe symbolism of the apple, comb, and lacesHera and Hebe as mythic parallelsThe enduring allure of the Evil QueenListen if you love: fairy tales, mythic psychology, women’s archetypes, feminist storytelling, or Jungian depth work.Subscribe: mariannaportela.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mariannaportela.substack.com
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