History of the Hens Night

Before the sashes and strippers, there were sacred dances, hair offerings, and goddess worship. In this episode, Monika O’Hanlon traces the wild history of the hen’s night — from Ancient Greece to modern-day karaoke chaos.We explore global pre-wedding rituals, feminist twists, and how queering the hen’s night is reshaping tradition. It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and occasionally penis-shaped.New episodes every Wednesday. Follow The StickyBeak and tell a mate!To read more about Yolŋu culture check out the resources below.https://yolnguknowledgeframework.com.au/home-eng/https://www.dhimurru.com.au/yolngu-culture.htmlhttps://yirrkala.com/https://www.commonground.org.au/article/yolngu-ways-of-learningThis episode was brought to you by Tüt, toilet lid stickers to zhuzh up your toot. Because every throne needs a crown.https://www.etsy.com/shop/tutdeco/Got an Idea for the Podcast?I’d love to hear from you! If there’s a topic you’d like me to explore or someone you think would make a great guest, flick me a message.EMAIL: [email protected]: @thestickybeakpodcastTIKTOK: @thestickybeakpodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/listen.with.mon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.