The Churel & Female Monsters of Myth

Since ancient times women have appeared as deceptive, shape shifting monsters and demons in mythological stories and folklore. In this episode, Keegan and Madigan talk about why that is and shine the spotlight on one creature from South Asia, the Churel. A ghost-demon who seeks revenge on the men who wronged her in life.  SOURCES: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/meet-female-monsters-greek-mythology-medusa-sphinx-180977364/ https://www.yourtango.com/2017305853/who-churel-female-demon-kills-bad-husbands https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pichal_Peri https://www.ranker.com/list/myths-representing-men-s-fear-of-women/cheryl-adams-richkoff Do you have a news story that you want our take on? Email us at [email protected] Find us on social media:  Instagram: @angryneighborhoodfeminist Twitter: @YANFPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angryneighborhoodfeminist **Don't forget to REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE on iTunes!** Music: Lee Rosevere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices