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In this episode, we crack open Possessed: A Player's Guide—a hauntingly overlooked gem from White Wolf's World of Darkness line. This isn't your usual vampire politics or werewolf rage-fest. We're going deeper, darker, and weirder.What happens when a spirit—Bane, Drone, Wyld-thing, or something much stranger—climbs inside a human being and decides to take the wheel? From the shock troops of the Wyrm to techno-slaves of the Weaver, from nature-fused Gorgons to the enigmatic Kami, this book explores the twisted, tragic, and terrifying reality of being possessed in a world already teetering on the edge.Join us as we discuss:The different spirit types that can take control of a human hostThe unique flavors of each chapter: Fomori, Drones, Gorgons, Kami, and moreWhat makes possession in the World of Darkness more than just a monster-of-the-week tropeHow to use the Possessed in your games—as tragic PCs, terrifying NPCs, or wildcard allies Possession isn't always a choice. But pressing play? That's on you. :)Authors: Chris Campbell, Matthew McFarland and Colin SuleimanSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/25YearsOfVtM

Have you ever heard someone say, "People die in threes" or "Third time is a charm?" What is it about the number three that makes it a sacred number compared to the others? In this episode, host Shelby Bundy dives into the number three and its recurrent appearances in myth, folklore, nature, and life. From the Three Graces, and the Gorgons to the Three Billy Goats of our childhood stories, this episode spans the ages to consider why we as humans feel so connected to the number three. ✨ Courses led by Shelby:Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com, a school by Tamed Wild. A new course starts each month. Live sessions with recorded replays are available.

Welcome to the 106th edition podcast of Women's Liberation Radio News. First up, hear aurora linnea greet the listener before handing the mic to Mary O'Neill for women's news from around the world. Next, enjoy the song "Heaven is a Place on Earth" an old 80's pop favored re-imagined by Allison Lorenzen. After the song, stay tuned for excerpts of a LIVE round table discussion the WLRN team held on January 11th with aurora to discuss her book, Man Against Being: Body Horror & the Death of Life. Finally, enjoy this month's commentary from WLRN team member Margaret Moss who speaks to us about how human society is organized around serving the alpha males, something we should have left behind long ago in our journey here on earth. To learn more about ecofeminism, aurora has put together a list of books and articles to explore published below. AN ECOFEMINIST READING LIST This list does not claim nor attempt to be comprehensive; instead it is meant as a primer for readers keen to delve into ecofeminist theory. Jane Caputi The Age of Sex Crime (1987) Gossip, Gorgons & Crones: The Fates of the Earth (1993) Goddesses and Monsters: Women, Myth, Power, and Popular Culture (2004) Rachel Carson, Silent Spring (1962) Andree Collard with Joyce Contrucci, Rape of the Wild: Man's Violence Against Animals and the Earth (1989) Irene Diamond, Fertile Ground: Women, Earth, and the Limits of Control (1994) Francoise d'Eaubonne, Feminism or Death: How the Women's Movement Can Save the Planet (1974) Greta Gaard, Ecological Politics: Ecofeminists and the Greens (1998) Susan Griffin Woman and Nature: The Roaring Inside Her (1978) Pornography and Silence: Culture's Revenge Against Nature (1981) The Eros of Everyday Life: Essays on Ecology, Gender and Society (1995) Susan Hawthorne Wild Politics (2002) Vortex: The Crisis of Patriarchy (2020) Marti Kheel, Nature Ethics: An Ecofeminist Perspective (2007) Freya Mathews, Reinhabiting Reality: Towards a Recovery of Culture (2005) Carolyn Merchant The Death of Nature: Women, Ecology and the Scientific Revolution (1980) Radical Ecology: The Search for a Livable World (1992) Reinventing Eden: The Fate of Nature in Western Culture (2003) Val Plumwood, Feminism and the Mastery of Nature (1993) Rosemary Radford Ruether, New Woman, New Earth: Sexist Ideologies and Human Liberation (1975) Ariel Salleh, Ecofeminism as Politics: Nature, Marx and the Postmodern (1997) Vandana Shiva Staying Alive: Women, Ecology and Development (1988) Monocultures of the Mind (1993) Oneness Vs. the 1%: Shattering Illusions, Seeding Freedom (2018) Vandana Shiva and Maria Mies, Ecofeminism (1993) Charlene Spretnak, The Resurgence of the Real: Body, Nature and Place in a Hypermodern World (1999) Karen Warren Ecofeminism: Women, Culture, Nature (1997) Ecofeminist Philosophy: A Western Perspective on What it Is and Why it Matters (2000) ANTHOLOGIES Reclaim the Earth: Women Speak Out for Life on Earth, eds. Leonie Caldecott and Stephanie Leland (1984) Healing the Wounds: The Promise of Ecofeminism, ed. Judith Plant (1989) Reweaving the World: The Emergence of Ecofeminism, eds. Irene Diamond & Gloria Orenstein (1990) Ecofeminism and the Sacred, ed. Carol Adams (1993) Ecofeminism: Women, Animals, Nature, ed. Greta Gaard (1993) Animals and Women: Feminist Theoretical Explorations, eds. Carol Adams and Josephine Donovan (1995) Ecofeminism: Feminist Intersections with Other Animals and the Earth, ed. Carol Adams (2014)

Join April and Maggie as they address a listener's question about a Goddess with one eye open and one eye sewn shut. Explore the power of sight in the physical and metaphysical realms as the witches explore the Graea, Lamia, and Manasa, who are all connected to the power of the serpent energy. Does the sight of a goddess need gatekeeping and what power is meant for the eyes of humanity?  The Graea shared one eye and one tooth amongst the three demi-goddesses. They revealed the location of their half-sister, Medusa, one of the Gorgons. Perseus stole their one eye to obtain the whereabouts of Medusa, leading to her demise. Lamia became the goddess of everyone's nightmares after receiving the Gift of Prophecy and the ability to remove her eyes and reinsert them at will. Manasa cured Shiva of a dangerous poison after having an eye burnt out by a jealous concubine. What do these goddesses have in common? They all have connections to the serpents and to the eyes.  Do you want to connect with April? Readings with April: starwindssage@gmail.com If you are loving this podcast and you feel really motivated or compelled to share, please donate to this podcast: Donate here  Connect with the Goddesses:  https://www.goddesswitchwomb.com Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goddesswitchwomb/ Follow us on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@goddesswitchwomb  

What do monks, rich people, and spellcasting dragons have in common? We had no idea either—until this week's episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast. Join us as we dive into the 2024 Monster Manual, where over 80 new creatures are ready to terrify and delight. From Haunting Revenants to a revamped lineup of vampires, there's something for every adventurer to fear. We also explore the evolution of dragons, now more terrifying than ever with spellcasting abilities and complex mechanics that make them true forces of nature. And in case you missed it, kobolds are officially dragons now, so prepare your campaigns accordingly. Oh, and apparently rich people might collect monks like rare treasures. It's a thing. Links DnDBeyond Blog Post YouTube Video on new Dragons YouTube Video on new Monster Manual Compilation of stat block previews on ENWorld Other Stuff Count Chocula  (affiliate link) Double Stuff Oreos (affiliate link) The Darkest House (affiliate link) Summary The hosts kick things off with a spirited discussion about the finer things in life: their choice of beverages, the strange allure of monastic life, and, apparently, why rich people might consider monks the latest luxury accessory. Naturally, this segues into the real meat of the episode—exploring the juicy details of the 2024 Monster Manual and its cavalcade of new creatures for tabletop RPGs, particularly Dungeons and Dragons. With over 80 fresh monsters to drool over, the hosts dissect everything from revamped high CR nightmares to quirky additions like the Haunting Revenant and Ghast Gravecaller. They marvel at the diversity of vampires, debate the artistic and mechanical evolution of dragons, and even grapple with the introduction of creatures like the "concubus," which is either a typo or the funniest twist on infernal lore ever. The conversation spirals into the exciting changes coming to classic beasts. Dragons, the rock stars of D&D, are getting a glow-up: they're confirmed spellcasters now, complete with terrifyingly complex mechanics for fear and charm effects. Gargantuan creatures defy physics, kobolds are dragons now (deal with it), and green dragons might just have depth beyond being scaly jerks. Along the way, the hosts dive into the artistry behind the manual, storytelling opportunities baked into monster lore, and the importance of keeping players on their toes with creative creature designs. Whether it's reimagined cyclopes or the Death Knight Aspirant filling the undead middle-management void, the new content promises a blend of challenge and storytelling gold. Takeaways: Drinks & Drama: The hosts enjoy their drinks as much as their discussions, setting a relaxed, comedic tone. Monastic Mysteries: Monks are weirdly versatile—both in D&D and in conversations about rich people. Monster Mayhem: The 2024 Monster Manual introduces 80+ creatures to terrify and delight players. Dragon Drama: Dragons are evolving into spell-slinging, fear-inducing nightmares, and honestly, we're all for it. Artistic Flair: The new designs focus on unique silhouettes and storytelling potential, bringing creatures to life in ways that excite both players and DMs. Lore & Laughter: From Medusa vs. Gorgons to undead promotion paths, the hosts balance humor with deep dives into game design. Biggest Twist: Kobolds are dragons now. Let that sink in. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

What do monks, rich people, and spellcasting dragons have in common? We had no idea either—until this week's episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast. Join us as we dive into the 2024 Monster Manual, where over 80 new creatures are ready to terrify and delight. From Haunting Revenants to a revamped lineup of vampires, there's something for every adventurer to fear. We also explore the evolution of dragons, now more terrifying than ever with spellcasting abilities and complex mechanics that make them true forces of nature. And in case you missed it, kobolds are officially dragons now, so prepare your campaigns accordingly. Oh, and apparently rich people might collect monks like rare treasures. It's a thing. Links DnDBeyond Blog Post YouTube Video on new Dragons YouTube Video on new Monster Manual Compilation of stat block previews on ENWorld Other Stuff Count Chocula  (affiliate link) Double Stuff Oreos (affiliate link) The Darkest House (affiliate link) Summary The hosts kick things off with a spirited discussion about the finer things in life: their choice of beverages, the strange allure of monastic life, and, apparently, why rich people might consider monks the latest luxury accessory. Naturally, this segues into the real meat of the episode—exploring the juicy details of the 2024 Monster Manual and its cavalcade of new creatures for tabletop RPGs, particularly Dungeons and Dragons. With over 80 fresh monsters to drool over, the hosts dissect everything from revamped high CR nightmares to quirky additions like the Haunting Revenant and Ghast Gravecaller. They marvel at the diversity of vampires, debate the artistic and mechanical evolution of dragons, and even grapple with the introduction of creatures like the "concubus," which is either a typo or the funniest twist on infernal lore ever. The conversation spirals into the exciting changes coming to classic beasts. Dragons, the rock stars of D&D, are getting a glow-up: they're confirmed spellcasters now, complete with terrifyingly complex mechanics for fear and charm effects. Gargantuan creatures defy physics, kobolds are dragons now (deal with it), and green dragons might just have depth beyond being scaly jerks. Along the way, the hosts dive into the artistry behind the manual, storytelling opportunities baked into monster lore, and the importance of keeping players on their toes with creative creature designs. Whether it's reimagined cyclopes or the Death Knight Aspirant filling the undead middle-management void, the new content promises a blend of challenge and storytelling gold. Takeaways: Drinks & Drama: The hosts enjoy their drinks as much as their discussions, setting a relaxed, comedic tone. Monastic Mysteries: Monks are weirdly versatile—both in D&D and in conversations about rich people. Monster Mayhem: The 2024 Monster Manual introduces 80+ creatures to terrify and delight players. Dragon Drama: Dragons are evolving into spell-slinging, fear-inducing nightmares, and honestly, we're all for it. Artistic Flair: The new designs focus on unique silhouettes and storytelling potential, bringing creatures to life in ways that excite both players and DMs. Lore & Laughter: From Medusa vs. Gorgons to undead promotion paths, the hosts balance humor with deep dives into game design. Biggest Twist: Kobolds are dragons now. Let that sink in. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

On this episode of The AIE Podcast... Plundering storms in WoW while FFXIV is looking for maps Streaming MFN in STO celebrating the new year in GW2 and 64 bit servers in LOTRO All that and more coming up right now... Podcast Audio Raw Video http://youtu.be/v-kXEmnJc-Y Open Welcome to episode 432 of the podcast celebrating you, the Alea Iacta Est gaming community, the die has been podcast. This is Tetsemi: To my left is Mewkow: - (catch phrase here). And Mkallah is out being classy, I mean attending a training class. This week we are talking to ourselves about games systems, guild activities, and the community. Welcome! Ok, we'll be digging into all that shortly, but first, let's cover this week's news... AIE News Community Mandatory Fun Nights Where the fun is mandatory but the attendance is not. Sunday - Destiny 2 8:30 pm Eastern Monday - GW2 9:30 pm Eastern Monday - STO 10:00 pm Eastern Tuesday - SWTOR 9:00 pm Eastern Wednesday - HFO Mythic+ Mayhem (WoW) 8:00 pm Eastern Thursday- Board Game Night (1st and 3rd Thursdays) 7:00 pm Eastern/6:00 pm Central Friday - ESO 9:00 pm Eastern Saturday - LotRO 8:30 pm Eastern Saturday - FFXIV (Maps) 9:30 pm Eastern Saturday - Noob Raid (WoW) 11:00 pm Eastern Streaming and Guild Podcast News We have a ton of AIE member podcasts! Want to know where to find them? Look no further than here- New Overlords Podcast (Max and Sema) https://www.newoverlords.com Working Class Nerds (Marcus and Nick) - NSFL https://workingclassnerdscom.wordpress.com Boards and Swords (Chris and Philip) https://boardsandswords.com/blog?category=Boards%20%26%20Swords Dr. Gameology ( Dr. Daniel Kaufmann ) https://drgameology.com/ STO - Fleet Action Report (Grebog and Nikodas) https://www.youtube.com/@fleetactionreport A Podcast Reborn: A FFXIV Community Podcast (Brandon aka Old Man Franks, Meagan, and Rho) - NSFL https://www.bonusroll.gg/directory/a-podcast-reborn/ NOMADS In New World, we run group content on Sunday nights. We are working through the expeditions (dungeons) with an eye toward The Hive of Gorgons (raid). Find us on Hudsonland for a fresh start and the legacy server Valhalla. WoW In WoW news, the Battle Royale game Plunderstorm is back, with new pets, a new mount - the Plunderlord's Midnight Crocolisk, and transmog including the Swabbie's Shovel and Oar. You can also purchase Trader's Tender if you haven't maxed that out yet, or use it for next month. There's also a back appearance - Coward's Azure Target - available until Feb 4 for watching a WoW Twitch stream. The Turbulent Timeways timewalking event is ongoing and great for alts. This week the quest is for 5 Warlords of Draenor dungeons and next week we'll head to Legion. Coming soon (TM) Will be the Undermine(d) patch, where we visit the massive underground Goblin capital to learn Gallywix is helping Xal'atath with an important project (and it's not a mani-pedi). Among the features are a customizable, super fast car mount (flying is not available), a quest that awards a rental apartment - which looks like it has bank access, a new dungeon: Operation Floodgate, two new delves with an associated customizable mount: the Gobtrotter. Bran can also now tank, so we can tell him "Don't stand there!" for a change. And in the new Raid - Liberation of Undermine, we help the various goblin cartels unseat Chrome King Gallywix. Grats to Rogues on their very cool pirate themed Tier set. WoW Classic Classic Refresh has some AIE and Lars is in there, Classic Cata has tapered off SWTOR MFN goes well with a few other event nights a week. Running on two servers, pvp nights, etc. All sorcerer Ops night events are coming up too. New and returning players still. Wed ops team needs fill-ins ESO ESO MFN is back from winter break. We've been working on trials and helping each other with endeavors while hanging out and chatting. FFXIV

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Redeem the memory of Medusa in tonight's sleep story, inspired by Greek mythology. In tonight's story, you are an immortal Olympian – a member of the Greek Pantheon. You visit a deserted island where the memories of an ancient past are forever bound in stone. Here, you intend to right the wrongs of your past, makes amends, and to redeem the story of a figure forever remembered as monstrous: Medusa. This story is a retelling of the classical myths surrounding Medusa and the Gorgons. I've taken a number of liberties with the sources to offer an adaptation that fits the tone of Sleep & Sorcery, but some of the themes of this tale may skew a bit mature for younger listeners. If you listen with kids, parental discretion is advised. Music: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Gentle Winds by Ethan Sloan, Via Epidemic Sound Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I'll be your guide on tonight's fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Follow along with my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you're ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep. If you're still awake as the story comes to an end, I'll guide you through a meditation for rest and vulnerability. - ✨Order the Sleep & Sorcery book!✨ https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life. - Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones. Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846 - Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you'll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love. Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support. - Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup ✨Sleep & Sorcery MERCH✨ Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods. Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth. Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work

A recent study from Harvard and Montana Tech University has proposed that crypto-terrestrials may author much of the UFO phenomenon. These entities are unidentified inhabitants of earth, living in the ocean, deep underground, or in mountains and volcanoes. Be them more human-like, non-human primates, or reptiles, the mythos of such creatures pre-dates civilization. The fringes of science today are becoming more open to what otherwise would be considered delusional ufology or complete fiction. What the scientists, ‘believers', and even ‘skeptics' tend to overlook, however, is the immense archetypical pantheon comprising the whole of the UFO phenomenon, particularly as it relates to the serpent deity as the eternal predator. The recent former study was announced just a few days after archeologists discovered on the Colombia-Venezuela border a massive collection of art depicting giant serpents, giant centipedes, larger-than-life-animals, and ten meter-tall (32 feet) human-like figures. Found alongside were geometric engravings, grids, and dots, lending credibility to the idea that plant medicine allowed humans access to entirely new visual realms. Mainline academia has known, as these archeologists believe, that large serpents are not just random, they are part of a tradition that spans the world. China has the White Snake demon who lives under water, and the Lung Dragons; the Hopi have a famous snake dance to encourage rainfall; in India there is the seven-headed Naga, not unlike the Biblical Revelation Beast with seven heads; the Mesoamerican cultures have Quetzalcoatl; in Greek myth are Medusa and the Gorgons, and the Hydra, and Apollo defeats a serpent called Python living in the earth; in Norse myth is Jormungand; Japan has the Yamato no Orochi; Russia has the fire serpent; Korea has Eopsin; Mesopotamia has Ningishzida and Mushussu; and the Bible also has Leviathan from Job, and the Genesis serpent. Serpents are universal symbols of fertility, creativity, and rebirth, but also of - by default - temptation of flesh, poison, and death. Hence why the Egyptian guardian of youth was a cobra named Wadjet and the Australian creator was a Rainbow Snake. As for health, the serpent caduceus and Asclepius Wand are still in use today. The serpent is also directly associated with water, fire (salamanders), air (dragons), and earth. In Egypt it brings down Ra's sun barge, which crashes as a flying disc, and is then recovered later - this is the dying god motif and background for Roswell mythology.  Is it possible that just as we live alongside less developed tribes today, we could ourselves live next to more developed civilizations that go largely unnoticed? Could we develop technology, like a cargo cult, based on what we perceive to see in the skies, oceans, mountains, etc?-FULL ARCHIVE & RSS: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-secret-teachings Twitter: https://twitter.com/TST___Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretteachings WEBSITE (BOOKS, RESUBSCRIBE for early & ad-free show access): http://thesecretteachings.info or http://tstradio.infoPaypal: rdgable@yahoo.com CashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tst-radio--5328407/support.

Some “monstrous” stars decorate the Halloween sky this evening. They’re in Perseus, which is low in the northeast at nightfall but passes directly overhead in the wee hours of the morning. The constellation is marked by a couple of ribbons of moderately bright stars. In mythology, Perseus rescued the princess Andromeda from a nasty sea monster. In one version of the story, he turned the monster to stone by showing him the head of Medusa, one of the Gorgons – monsters in their own right. Four stars in the constellation are tied to that story. Together, they’re known as the Gorgons. And the most impressive of the four is quite the monster. Gorgonea Tertia – the third Gorgon – is entering the final stage of its life. It converted the original hydrogen fuel in its core to helium, then converted the helium to carbon and oxygen. The core isn’t hot enough to continue the process, though, so it’s no longer generating energy. But it’s hot enough to push on the layers of gas around it, making the star puff up to enormous proportions. Today, Gorgonea Tertia is roughly 150 times wider than the Sun. In the near future – on the astronomical timescale – the star will get even bigger and brighter. After that, it will eject its outer layers, creating a colorful bubble. But the bubble will quickly expand so much that it’ll fade from view. That will leave only the star’s hot but dead core – a meek end for a monstrous star. Script by Damond Benningfield

https://linktr.ee/scrubmode Today we're talking golems, an symbolically loaded monster. With thematic connections reaching back to ushabti and forward to robots and even Superman. Then we investigate a DnD mystery: why are gorgons scaled bulls instead of the serpentine monster girls of Greek myth? Other talking points include: Jack Kirby, Julio knows his Frankenstein, and the horngus of a dongfish (the nutte sac). Sources https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-golem https://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/11/world/europe/11golem.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golem https://quillette.com/2022/05/27/the-alchemist-emperor-of-prague/ https://www.jmberlin.de/en/topic-golem https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/origin-word-robot-rur/ https://abookofcreatures.com/2015/08/03/catoblepas/ https://www.theoi.com/Thaumasios/Katoblepones.html#:~:text=THE%20KATOBLEPS%20(Catoblepas)%20was%20a,account%20of%20the%20African%20gnu https://quod.lib.umich.edu/e/eebo/A42668.0001.001/1:6.101?rgn=div2;view=fulltext https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/111271/why-is-the-dd-gorgon-a-metal-bull https://www.dragonsfoot.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=24626 https://abookofcreatures.com/2019/04/12/skeljaskrimsli/ Jacob Geller's wonderful video essay on the Golem and the Jewish Super Hero The horngus of a dongfish is attached by a scungle to a kind of dill sack And the 5th Ed. Monster Manual

In this episode, we delve into the matriarchal reinterpretation of the Medusa myth, contrasting it with the traditional patriarchal narrative of Ancient Greece. Starr Goode, Miriam Robbins Dexter and Joan Marler each bring their unique insights and years of scholarship to our understanding of this famous legend.Starr Goode is a noted writer and teacher as well as a scholar of matriarchal history with a particular emphasis on the Sheela na gig symbols.Miriam Robbins Dexter, Ph.D., holds a B.A. in Classics and a Ph.D. in Indo-European Studies (comparative linguistics, archaeology and mythology), from the University of California, Los Angeles. Joan Marler is the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute of Archaeomythology.  She worked closely with Marija Gimbutas as her personal editor from 1987-1994 and lectures internationally on Prof. Gimbutas' life and work.  We will explore how Medusa's image as a monstrous figure has been transformed into a symbol of female empowerment and resistance. Drawing from feminist theory and historical analysis, we discuss the evolution of her story from a cautionary tale of male dominance to a rallying cry for women's autonomy and strength. Join us as we unravel the layers of Medusa's legacy and its significance in modern feminist discourse.Dawn "Sam" Alden and Sean Marlon Newcombe co-host.

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Gossips, Gorgons and Crones by Jane Caputi discussed by Lierre Keith and Marian Rutigliano. A live webinar on 7th July 2024. Part of our webinar series Radical Feminist Perspectives, offering a chance to hear leading feminists discuss radical feminist theory and politics. Register at https://bit.ly/registerRFP.

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TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy- Season 2 Ep. 25: Party Beneath the Moonlight Review/Recap REACTION ➡ https://bit.ly/3VX8FGP Join us as we dissect the heartwarming reunions, shocking revelations about Sofia's origins, and the tense encounter between her and Luto. Unwrap the episode's mysteries with us! Family Feels & Political Shifts: We'll analyze Makoto's heartwarming gesture towards Tomoe, Mio, and Shiki, and how the power dynamics have shifted in Rotsgard. Sofia's Identity Crisis: Dive deep into the bombshell dropped by Luto! What does it mean for Sofia's future, and how will she react to this betrayal? Luto's True Colors? We'll dissect Luto's actions and motivations. Is he a reluctant ally or a hidden threat? Foreshadowing the Future: We'll crack the code on the episode's subtle hints about future conflicts, from Tomoki's obsession to the fate of the dragon eggs. The Party Never Ends! We'll celebrate the victories alongside the demihumans and discuss the growing bonds between them - especially the Gorgons' admiration for a certain couple! This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, and we're here to break it all down! Podcast Across Worlds (PAW) is a show of two individuals Lehua Superfina (host) and Mekel Kasanova (co-host) discussing topics related to anime and manga. LEHUA SUPERFINA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links | Lehua Superfina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@LehuaSuperfina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/LehuaSuperfina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitch.tv/LehuaSuperfina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Superfina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Merch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teespring.com/stores/lehuasuperfina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MEKEL KASANOVA TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@MekelKasanova⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/MekelKasanova⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/MekelKasanova⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitch.tv/MekelKasanova⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekasanovapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #anime #tsukimichi All clips of audio and video used in this work are used for entertainment or education purposes under the fair use clause found in sections 107 through 118 of the copyright law (title 17, U. S. Code). If you have any dispute please contact me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcast-across-worlds/support

A recent study from Harvard and Montana Tech University has proposed that crypto-terrestrials may author much of the UFO phenomenon. These entities are unidentified inhabitants of earth, living in the ocean, deep underground, or in mountains and volcanoes. Be them more human-like, non-human primates, or reptiles, the mythos of such creatures pre-dates civilization. The fringes of science today are becoming more open to what otherwise would be considered delusional ufology or complete fiction. What the scientists, ‘believers', and even ‘skeptics' tend to overlook, however, is the immense archetypical pantheon comprising the whole of the UFO phenomenon, particularly as it relates to the serpent deity as the eternal predator. The recent former study was announced just a few days after archeologists discovered on the Colombia-Venezuela border a massive collection of art depicting giant serpents, giant centipedes, larger-than-life-animals, and ten meter-tall (32 feet) human-like figures. Found alongside were geometric engravings, grids, and dots, lending credibility to the idea that plant medicine allowed humans access to entirely new visual realms. Mainline academia has known, as these archeologists believe, that large serpents are not just random, they are part of a tradition that spans the world. China has the White Snake demon who lives under water, and the Lung Dragons; the Hopi have a famous snake dance to encourage rainfall; in India there is the seven-headed Naga, not unlike the Biblical Revelation Beast with seven heads; the Mesoamerican cultures have Quetzalcoatl; in Greek myth are Medusa and the Gorgons, and the Hydra, and Apollo defeats a serpent called Python living in the earth; in Norse myth is Jormungand; Japan has the Yamato no Orochi; Russia has the fire serpent; Korea has Eopsin; Mesopotamia has Ningishzida and Mushussu; and the Bible also has Leviathan from Job, and the Genesis serpent. Serpents are universal symbols of fertility, creativity, and rebirth, but also of - by default - temptation of flesh, poison, and death. Hence why the Egyptian guardian of youth was a cobra named Wadjet and the Australian creator was a Rainbow Snake. As for health, the serpent caduceus and Asclepius Wand are still in use today. The serpent is also directly associated with water, fire (salamanders), air (dragons), and earth. In Egypt it brings down Ra's sun barge, which crashes as a flying disc, and is then recovered later - this is the dying god motif and background for Roswell mythology.  Is it possible that just as we live alongside less developed tribes today, we could ourselves live next to more developed civilizations that go largely unnoticed? Could we develop technology, like a cargo cult, based on what we perceive to see in the skies, oceans, mountains, etc?-FREE ARCHIVE & RSS: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-secret-teachingsTwitter: https://twitter.com/TST___RadioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretteachingsWEBSITE (BOOKS, RESUBSCRIBE for early show access): http://thesecretteachings.infoPaypal: rdgable@yahoo.comCashApp: $rdgableBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tstradioSUBSCRIBE TO NETWORK: http://aftermath.mediaEMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.com

Waxing Full Moon Awooooh- welcoming Max Dashu, honoring her deep delving deft – resonant, latest book Women in Greek Mythography: Pythias, Melissae and Titanides excavating liberating counter narratives to orthodoxy…. “This richly illustrated ethno-historical sourcebook uncovers what they didn't teach us about women in Greek myth, including pre-patriarchal cosmogonies of the titanides (female titans); women's dance and ceremony, shapeshifting, Gorgons. How patriarchy transformed the goddesses over time.” Max Dashu has been restoring women & women's history to cultural memory, political analysis, spiritual awareness since 1970. Through the Suppressed Histories Archives and her books she provides global perspectives, across the expanse of time, on the cultural record, from rock art, archaeology, Indigenous orature, written records, all testimony woven into an ever expanding collection. Max Dashu, Suppressed Histories Archives www.suppressedhistories.net Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/CKkhhRO47QY?si=Tn9sFMzK7ZXmfFWW Books, dvds, posters from Veleda Press: www.veleda.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suppressed-Histories-Archives-333661528320/   This Friday Virgo Full Moon Council: Medicine Moon of Necessary Miracles with Caroline W. Casey & Seán Padráig O'Donoghue Friday, February 23rd · 8pm eastern / 5 pm pacific By Donation · Zoom · 90 minutes · Replay available after Join us!     Support The Visionary Activist Show on Patreon for weekly Chart & Themes ($4/month) and more… *Woof*Woof*Wanna*Play?!?* The post The Visionary Activist Show – Women in Greek Mythography appeared first on KPFA.

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Prophecy Radio episode #114 takes an in-depth look at Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 3, “We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium.” Furies and Gorgons and gods, oh my! We also go through some of the articles that came out of Percy Jackson press week, and read a few pieces of listener feedback that you sent in. New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13. News and Updates (00:01:26) Don't forget to pre-order the Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Deluxe Collector's Edition if you haven't already! Surprise, Percy Jackson and the Olympians now airs on Tuesdays at 9pm ET on Disney+. Take a closer look at the Percy Jackson and the Olympians end credits and his monster notebook! One of the hosts of Camp Half-Pod wrote an article about how Percy and Sally's relationship is the beating heart of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The Empire State Building lit up blue on December 20. There will be a Percy Jackson and the Olympians behind-the-scenes documentary. Teen Vogue profiled Walker Scobell and Leah Sava Jeffries. Watch as Rick Riordan reacts to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Capture the Flag scene. Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1, episode 3, “We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium” (00:09:07) What were our overall thoughts on this episode? We loved seeing the attic and tried to spot as many items here as possible. The Oracle is SO CREEPY and we know Percy would agree. Why did we get so excited about the green smoke? Chiron can't fault Percy's logic for picking Annabeth. Poor Grover has to shovel poop as his punishment for defying Dionysus. Did Percy choose Grover to go on the quest to keep his enemy closer? Was that really Blackjack? We get an explanation of drachmas, and we're dying for some of our own. The wings coming out of the shoe's laces was amazing to watch. Why didn't Percy choose Luke for his quest? Annabeth says goodbye to Thalia's tree and Percy is NOT having it. The tension between Percabeth is going to make their friendship even more rewarding down the line. Did you realize which monster that woman in the convenience store was? Even Mrs. Dodds knows Annabeth is a badass! We got some major Percy Jackson musical vibes from that scene in the woods. Uncle Ferdinand's backstory is going to be relevant VERY soon. Why didn't they mention how demigods shouldn't have phones? We're really loving how much more we're getting from Annabeth in this episode. Percy is NOT happy that Grover was Annabeth's protector first. Saved by the burger! Medusa is giving off good vibes, to be honest. Though her house is giving Hansel and Gretel. We get Medusa's story from the Gorgon herself, and Annabeth doesn't like what she has to say about Athena. Medusa feels protective of Percy and offers him a choice, but he dips before he gets stuck between a rock and a hard place. WHY WOULD YOU RUN INTO THE BASEMENT? Did anyone else forget Medusa had snakes for hair? Annabeth's impromptu plan is pretty amazing. Why doesn't Uncle Ferdinand's statue look afraid like the others? Grover calls out both of his friends for their recent antics and attitude. This is definitely the start of some kind of friendship between Percy and Annabeth. What do you mean, Percy IS impertinent. We're obsessed with the consensus song. We totally were not expecting to see Hermes at the end of the episode! That song playing during the end credits is absolutely perfect. Feedback (01:39:12) Toni thinks we should get a renewal for 14 more seasons, and we totally agree. Sword of Avalon writes in with an awesome idea for a vlog series called The Demigod Diaries. Thanks for listening, and tune in next time for episode 115, in which we'll discuss Percy Jackson and the Olympians episode 4 in detail! This episode's hosts are: Karen Rought and Kristen Kranz. Each episode, our Prophecy Radio hosts and their guests will keep you up to date on the latest information coming out of Camp Half-Blood, including upcoming books and adaptation news, discuss a topic of choice, and do a chapter by chapter reread of the Percy Jackson series. Follow Us: Twitter // Instagram // Facebook // Tumblr Listen and Subscribe: Audioboom // Apple // Spotify Feel free to leave us your questions or comments through any of these mediums! You can also email us at prophecyradiopodcast@gmail.com or visit our homepage for archives and more information about our show. Prophecy Radio is a Subjectify Media podcast production. Visit Subjectify Media for more shows, including Not Another Teen Wolf Podcast, ReWatchable, and Not About The Weather, and for all our latest articles about the stories we're passionate about.

William and Brian venture into the woods to find a creature as powerful as it is strange. The Gorgon is a huge bull-like creature seemingly made of armor. It holds a terrible fate for those adventurers who are unaware of it's petrifying breath. Find out all the gritty details this week on The Dungeoncast! Pre-order Starseeker's Guide to Draken Star today! Our D&D Liveplay, Superquest Saga Dungeoncast Merch Patreon Discord Twitter Instagram Our Amazon Wishlist  Looking to sponsor an episode or just say hello? Reach out thedungeoncast@gmail.com Or send us something by mail at: Po Box 1784, Upland, CA - 91785 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In mythology, Perseus was a hero. Today, we might give him a more dramatic title: monster killer. He dispatched not one, but two nasty creatures. As a result, he's commemorated in the stars. His constellation is in the northeast at nightfall, above the bright star Capella. Perseus was the son of Zeus, the king of the gods of Olympus, and a mortal woman. Polydectes, the king of Perseus's home island, sent him to kill Medusa, one of the Gorgons — sisters with writhing snakes on their heads. One look at them turned the viewer to stone. Perseus chopped off Medusa's head. He then killed Cetus, a sea monster who'd been sent to ravage Ethiopia. Finally, Perseus used Medusa's head to turn the king and his cronies to stone after they'd mistreated his mother. When Perseus died, Zeus placed him in the heavens. The hero's brightest star is Mirfak, a name that means “elbow.” It's directly above Capella in early evening. It's more than 500 light-years away. It's more than 60 times the Sun's diameter, and 5,000 times its brightness. Mirfak is about 40 million years old — a mere infant. Yet its life is almost over. It's about eight times the Sun's mass. Such heavy stars burn out quickly. As Mirfak dies, it might expel its outer layers, leaving only a heavy white dwarf. On the other hand, it might blast itself to bits as a supernova, leaving a super-dense corpse known as a neutron star.  Script by Damond Benningfield Support McDonald Observatory

Ghosts and goblins and ghouls prowl the streets tonight. And they also prowl the sky. In fact, four stars in Perseus represent the Gorgons — the mythological sisters whose heads were covered with snakes. One look at them turned the viewer to stone. The most prominent of these stars really does do something strange. For a couple of hours every three days or so, it fades dramatically. Ancient skywatchers must have found that a bit frightening, because they gave the star a spooky name: Ras Al-gul — “the demon's head.” Today, it's known by a shorter version of the name: Algol. The star doesn't really do anything ghoulish, though. Instead, its “fainting” spells are the result of eclipses. Algol consists of three stars. Two of them are close together, so they orbit each other in a bit less than three days. We see them eclipse each other during each orbit. One of the stars is a couple of hundred times brighter than the Sun, while the other is much fainter. But the fainter star is also the bigger of the two. So when it passes in front of the brighter star, the system drops to about a third of its normal brightness. Skywatchers in ancient times knew nothing about the cause of the fading act, though — only that it was a ghoulish thing for a star to do. The “demon” star is low in the northeast at nightfall, not far to the lower right of Mirphak, the constellation's brightest star. It's a perfect companion for a Halloween night.  Script by Damond Benningfield Support McDonald Observatory

In today's episode The Gorgons look at iconic horror movies from the perspective of the VILLAINS and invite you to indulge your sadistic side by rooting for these horror movie villains, who were completely and unquestionably in the right? Right...

This episode contains references to sexual assault.Medusa stands as one of the most iconic yet misconstrued figures of Greek mythology.Recognised as one of the three Gorgons, she is notoriously portrayed with serpentine hair and petrifying eyes that turn onlookers to stone. Her life is famously ended by Perseus, the demigod son of Zeus. Popular culture often reduces her to a monstrous caricature, even using her name interchangeably for all Gorgons. But how much of this aligns with ancient records, and how much is a Hollywood construct? To unravel this enigma, Tristan welcomes classicist, author, and broadcaster Natalie Haynes. Together, they dissect Medusa's origins, delve into her tragic narrative marked by betrayals from Perseus and Athena, and ponder the implications of her myth in today's context.You can purchase Natalie Haynes's book on Medusa, Stone Blind, here and pre-order her new one Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth, here.Senior Producer was Elena GuthrieScript was written by Andrew HulseVoice over was performed by Nichola WoolleyAssistant Producer was Annie ColoeEditor was Aidan LonerganDiscover the past on History Hit with ad-free original podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsley, Matt Lewis, Tristan Hughes and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code ANCIENTS. Download the app on your smart TV or in the app store or sign up here.You can take part in our listener survey here.For more Ancient's content, subscribe to our Ancient's newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us to explore the stories of Nymphs and Gorgons in Greek mythology.  Music is by Alexander Nakarada.Support the show

A vivid and moving reimagining of the myth of Medusa and the sisters who loved her.The end of the story is only the beginning…Even before they were transformed into Gorgons, Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale were unique among their immortal family. Curious about mortals and their lives, Medusa and her sisters entered the human world in search of a place to belong, yet quickly found themselves at the perilous center of a dangerous Olympian rivalry and learned—too late—that a god's love is a violent one. Forgotten by history and diminished by poets, the other two Gorgons have never been more than horrifying hags, damned and doomed. But they were sisters first, and their journey from lowly sea-born origins to the outskirts of the pantheon is a journey that rests, hidden, underneath their scales. Monsters, but not monstrous, Stheno and Euryale will step into the light for the first time to tell the story of how all three sisters lived and were changed by each other, as they struggle against the inherent conflict between sisterhood and individuality, myth and truth, vengeance and peace.Lauren J. A. Bear was born in Boston and raised in Long Beach. After studying English at UCLA and education at LMU, she taught middle-school humanities for over a decade—and survived! She is a teaching fellow for the Holocaust Center for Humanity and lives in Seattle with her husband and three young children. She likes crossword puzzles and being on or near the water without getting wet.Buy the book from Wellington Square Bookshop - ​https://wellingtonsquarebooks.indiecommerce.com/book/9780593547762

By Michelle Boisseau

Tess and Josh discuss what pose they would strike if they were about to die in Pompeii, and the first dick pic ever captured on camera. They also talk about things they like that would surprise people, dumb social conventions, and the worst part of the human body (looking at you, armpits). Get ready for a questionable history lesson taught by two failed "teachers." Visit boredwalk.com to get your very own Delve Deck and follow us on social media to answer our question of the day. Your response might make it on the podcast! FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM ► instagram.com/boredwalk TWITTER ► twitter.com/boredwalktees TIKTOK ► tiktok.com/@boredwalk.lol FACEBOOK ► facebook.com/boredwalktshirts

I have talked about the Gorgon Medusa on this podcast in the past; today's episode looks at all three Gorgons, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa. This is a deep dive into the psychological meaning of the Gorgons and other similar daimons, and their relationship to goddesses such as Athena and Artemis. When we move from archaic Greek literature to Roman literature of the early common era, we see a curious shift in the representation of Gorgons, from horrible women with hissing hair, boar tusks, and lolling tongues to "beautiful maidens". What does this mean?

This week, The Gorgons discuss the scary side of spirituality in a two-part episode. The first part of the series covers the beginnings and how we got into our types of spirituality, as well as why Shadow Work can be dangerous for people whose minds aren't ready. In the second part we discuss the times we made big mistakes in our practice.INSTAGRAM:@Bishop.Mortimer@Jamiewinn12@TheGorg0ns

Medusa is awakened by her Gorgon sisters to get revenge for all womankind! But the Charmed Ones, with Prue's help, intervene to save their innocents. And how are these ancient Greek enemies connected to Coop's history? We also go over the rare first chapter of the unreleased novel, Social Medium! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wordsofthewitches/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wordsofthewitches/support

This week, The Gorgons discuss the scary side of spirituality in a two-part episode. The first part of the series covers the beginnings and how we got into our types of spirituality, as well as why Shadow Work can be dangerous for people whose minds aren't ready.INSTAGRAM:@Bishop.Mortimer@Jamiewinn12@TheGorg0ns

Women who are strong and independent are considered to be attractive by many men. In contrast, there are others who want the opposite and hate independent women... Today, The Gorgons discuss where they stand on the topic and why it can quickly turn toxic.INSTAGRAM:@Bishop.Mortimer@Jamiewinn12@TheGorg0ns

A look at Medusa, Athena, and the oracle of mythology.

In today's episode, The Gorgons discuss how you can protect yourself from harmful words and actions. Additionally, we discussed how we sometimes curse ourselves with our own negative words, whether jokingly or seriously.

[mature language and violence] Roy Chambers, self-proclaimed "artist of junk" becomes suspicious about the intricate work of another sculptor. Written and Produced by Julie Hoverson Cast List Roy Chambers - J.D. Lloyd Gwynneth Robinson Molly Tollefson Vivienne - Rhys TM Robert - Mr. Synyster Arturo - Philemon Vanderbeck Solange - Angela Kirby Penelope Cartwright - Kris Keppeler Hank Norton - Powers Chamber 19 Nocturne Theme:  Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com) All other music by Professor Kliq (Creative Commons License) Editing and Sound:   Julie Hoverson Cover Photo:   (courtesy of Stock Xchange.com) "What kind of a place is it?  Why it's an art gallery - can't you just smell the culture?" _________________________________________________________ FOR ART'S SAKE Cast: Announcer Cabbie Olivia Roy Chambers, artist of junk Gwynneth Robinson, gallery owner Robert [ro-BEAR], art critic Vivienne, art critic Arturo, sculptor Solange, a supermodel Hank Norton, grieving brother Penelope Cartwright, psychic Gordie, aspiring young critic OLIVIA      Did you have any trouble finding it?  What do you mean, what kind of a place is it?  Why, it's an art gallery.  Can't you just smell the culture? SCENE 1 MUSIC - PRETENTIOUS GRUNGE/INDUSTRIAL, BUT LOW. AMBIANCE     LOW CROWD MUMBLE ROBERT and VIVIENNE sound bored and disinterested - very, very jaded intellectual.  They are sort of fencing with each other. ROBERT     It's so innovative, it's almost retro. VIVIENNE     Jejune, yet piquant. ROBERT     The raw power of the chain link simply draws the eye. VIVIENNE     The underlying metaphor behind the cracked concrete base is very telling. ROBERT     Trash cans have been overused this season. VIVIENNE     Which is precisely what this piece is trying to say.  It is a commentary on the current state of the art world. ROY     That it's all garbage? ROBERT     [snort of derision] Garbage?  Perhaps to the petty and feeble mind, incapable of looking beyond the component parts-- VIVIENNE     --this one would look at a forest and see trees. [ROBERT AND VIVIENNE chuckle.] ROY     Oh, I understand this piece just fine. ROBERT     Do you?  Do you really?  VIVIENNE     What, then, is this putty-like brown graffitti in its indecipherable scrawl? ROBERT     And that smell - it's almost visceral. ROY     It's crap. ROBERT     You'd best keep your voice down, dear fellow.  The artist is a good friend of dear Gwynneth, our host tonight, and I hear he's actually graced us with his presence. ROY     No- no.  It's actually feces.  The graffitti.  I'm Roy Chambers.  The artist? VIVIENNE     F-feces?  Excrement? ROY     Yup. VIVIENNE     B-but...  doesn't it ... lose pungency after a time? ROY     Of course.  I freshen it up every couple of days.  I hope you don't mind if I don't shake hands. A BEAT OF SHOCKED SILENCE, THEN ROBERT     Well, that does put a new [trailing off] face ...on ...it.  VIVIENNE     Oh, look, they've opened the champagne. SOUND     HURRIED FOOTSTEPS AWAY ROY     [chuckles] GWYNNETH     [sigh] Darling, you'll never sell anything if you keep telling people your work is shit. ROY     [laughs harder]  You know that's not the point.  I just love seeing the look in their eyes.  GWYNNETH     Well, you may have the luxury of not needing to make your way as an artist, but I still need-- ROY     I can always-- GWYNNETH     [indignant]  Write me a check?  Not on your life, handsome.  If I can't make it, I'll fail on my own two feet.  [softening]  But you can buy me dinner.  Again. ROY     [chuckling] I wasn't going to suggest charity - but since I seem to be the one losing you sales on my pieces, you could let me pay rent for the space-- GWYNNETH     I don't understand why you're so down on your art.  [serious] It's good Roy.  It's powerful.  I wouldn't have it in my gallery otherwise... [rowr] no matter how terrific you are in bed. ROY     It makes me uncomfortable, like I'm ... exposing myself. GWYNNETH     That's what makes it so strong-- SCENE 2 SOUND     A COMMOTION IN THE BACKGROUND - SOMEONE YELLING - GETS LOUDER AS GWYNNETH AND ROY APPROACH GWYNNETH     [muttering as she hustles] Oh, goodness, it's not the man enclosed in legos with his winkie hanging out again, is it? ROY     [right behind her] Maybe a critic's seeing eye dog got at the sculpture in baloney. GWYNNETH     Poor dog - that meat's been here a week. ROY     Either one. SOUND     COMMOTION HAS ENDED - JUST HEAVY BREATHING FROM A COUPLE OF GUYS GWYNNETH     [authoritative] What is going on? ARTURO     This ...person... was ...molesting... my statue. ROY     [muttered] Is it the baloney?  GWYNNETH     [muttered] No. ROY     [muttered] The winkie? GWYNNETH     [muttered] Shh.  ARTURO     I demand charges be filed. HANK     I was only-- ARTURO     No one cares what you were trying to do, you philistine! GWYNNETH     Arturo.  ARTURO     Luddite!  Peon! GWYNNETH     Arturo!  Please, calm down.  I promise I shall handle this personally.  ARTURO     [going off] Just make sure he keeps his filthy hands off my beautiful marbles. ROY     [muttered] Maybe his marbles should meet lego man's winkie. GWYNNETH     [trying not to laugh] Ahem.  Now, sir, I'm Miss Robinson - and this is my gallery.  And you are? HANK     [subdued, apologetic, aw shucks] Hank - Henry, that is - Norton. GWYNNETH     What were you doing, then? HANK     The statue - it looks like Lizzie - Elizabeth - my sister.  Just like her.  ROY     That not what she asked. HANK     Well, I was thinking it might be like that old movie where the guy kills people, puts them in plaster and gets famous for his art...  Lizzie's missing, ever since she wrote and said she had a job modeling for this guy.  So I wanted to... check and see... GWYNNETH     [gentle] I don't know the movie, Hank, but I'm pretty sure you can't put someone in marble the way you might with plaster.  It simply doesn't work that way. HANK     No? GWYNNETH     No. ROY     Hank, let's get us a glass of that champagne. GWYNNETH     [stage whisper] Thank you! SOUND     QUICK KISS SCENE 3 MUSIC      A LITTLE TIME PASSES SOUND     EXCITED COMMOTION, CAMERAS GWYNNETH     Oh, god, what is it this time? ROBERT     [in awe] It's Solange.  She's here! VIVIENNE     [going off] If I were only into women... ROBERT     [going off] Me too... GWYNNETH     [sigh, then clearly trying to convince herself] It's good.  Publicity.  I like supermodels. ROY     [coming on] Who--? GWYNNETH     Solange is the latest sensation.  So bloody skinny. ROY     Better keep her away from the baloney. GWYNNETH     [slightly venomous] It would do her good. ROY     I didn't mean her - just the dog. SOUND     FOOTSTEPS AND JINGLE OF DOG HARNESS APPROACH GWYNNETH     Solange, I am honored. SOLANGE     [strange accent] Ah?  Sorree, and you are? GWYNNETH     I'm Gwynneth Robinson.  This is my gallery.  We are truly-- SOLANGE     Where ees Arturo? GWYNNETH     Right over there.  SOLANGE     Take mee to heem, pleez.  SOUND     JINGLE OF DOG'S HARNESS, SCRABBLE OF CLAWS ON FLOOR. GWYNNETH     My pleasure.  My arm is just to your right.  Would you like something to drink?  [fading out]  Perhaps some water for your service animal? ROY     Is that the latest thing - blind models? VIVIENNE     'Differently abled' darling.  You could get sued -- ROBERT     Or at least censured. VIVIENNE     --for use of non-PC language. ROBERT     Besides, with a body like that, who cares if she can see?  And the dark glasses are her trademark - she's never seen without them. ROY     Hmm.  You two seem like just the type I need. VIVIENNE     I don't do threesomes. ROBERT     I do. ROY     No, no - not like that, but [buttering up] you really seem to be in the know... VIVIENNE     Of course. ROBERT     Pity. ROY     This Arturo guy - what can you tell me about him? VIVIENNE     Quid pro quo, dear friend - tell us about you first. ROY     Well...  It's brownie mix - the brown stuff. ROBERT     Re-e-e-eally...?  SCENE 4 MUSIC SOUND      CLUNK OF OVERHEAD LIGHTS GOING OFF GWYNNETH      [coming on, low and sultry]  So.  The lights are off.  The crowd is gone.  And the door is locked against the night.  You know what that means? ROY     Hmm? GWYNNETH      Come on, love.  I need some serious stress relief. ROY     In a moment. GWYNNETH      What is so fascinating about these things?  First that poor little man - now you? ROY     Have you really looked at them? GWYNNETH      Dearest, I don't really look at anything that goes in here, beyond deciding if I think it will sell.  That way lies sheer madness. ROY     How did legoman get in? GWYNNETH      Oh, that. [sigh] I'm still not certain about that one.  ROY     Anyway, these statues - I don't know anything about marble sculpting, but I would assume it's not the easiest thing in the world, even with modern technology. GWYNNETH      I suppose. ROY     Look at the detail here.  The clothes, hair  - rivets in the jeans, even.  Everything is exact.  Perfect. GWYNNETH      So he's anal.  Surely you're not thinking that Arturo whats-his-name has somehow immured people in marble. ROY     Nah.  But I can see Hank's point.  His sister's statue looks - almost alive.  And she's not happy about it. MUSIC SCENE 5 AMBIANCE      RESTAURANT GWYNNETH      Where were you?  I really could have used you at the gallery tonight. ROY     Why?  What happened? GWYNNETH      I asked you first. ROY     [sigh]  I-I was trying to find that artist - the one with the statues. GWYNNETH      And--? ROY     He's harder to track down than ... than me. GWYNNETH      [laughs] Perhaps he's another eccentric with more money than sense. ROY     Hey--!  I thought that was part of my charm. GWYNNETH      No.  I love you.  But I don't make any claim to understand you.  You don't even like your own art. ROY     [slightly uncomfortable] It just comes out that way.  SOUND     A MOMENT OF EATING GWYNNETH      [unpleasantly surprised]  Oh god! Don't look.  It's her.  Just act normal. ROY     What?  Who am I not looking at? GWYNNETH      The commotion.  I mean the woman who caused the- PENELOPE     [off]  Hello! ROY     I think she's seen you. GWYNNETH      Oh, god. ROY     Is there anything I should know before she gets here? GWYNNETH      I'm going to be a coward and duck out for the loo. ROY     About her, I mean.  [beat]  You've got a moment, the maitre d' has her in a headlock. GWYNNETH      [laugh] She claims to be a psychic and made a fuss over Arturo's marbles.  God, I'm seriously regretting ever taking them on. ROY     Why did you?  I mean, looking at his stuff, he could be showcased in the biggest gallery in town, and- [trails off uncertainly] GWYNNETH      Rather than a piddling little upstart like mine?  Oh, hell-  See you! SOUND     GETS UP FROM CHAIR, DASHES AWAY ROY     Chicken. PENELOPE     [slightly off] Miss Robinson! SOUND     CHAIR SCRAPES ROY     She'll be right back.  PENELOPE     [coming on] Oh.  I'm so sorry - I didn't mean to interrupt - are you - you're her beau, aren't you? ROY     I'm her boyfriend, yeah. SOUND     CHAIR SCRAPES, SHE SITS DOWN PENELOPE     I could tell the moment I really looked at you. ROY     [giving her nothing] Ah.  Well.  PENELOPE     Oh, I'm so sorry.  She probably mentioned me, I'm Penelope Cartwright. [confidential]  I'm a certified psychic. ROY     Oh.  Well. PENELOPE     Oh-ho!  I can tell you're a disbeliever, Mr. -? ROY     Don't you know?  You're the psychic. PENELOPE     [laughs]  It's not like that, handsome.  Well, sometimes it is.  Let me see, let me see.  Hmm.  I'm feeling the letter T.  Can I see your hands? ROY     [over-eager] T?  As in Thomas? PENELOPE     [pleased] Aha!  Your palm?  There.  You work with your hands, are you in construction? ROY     [noncommital] Mm. PENELOPE     But there's something else - your money line is a bit baffling.   Very strong - not what I usually see in someone doing manual work.  And something about cats... [Surprised as he snatches his hand away] What?? ROY     Look, Miss Cartwright. You've been right about one thing - and only one thing - I'm a skeptic.   PENELOPE     But, I-- ROY     But, nothing.  I think you'd better go before I feel like embarrassing you in front of Miss Robinson. PENELOPE     Please-- ROY     Go. PENELOPE     [beat]  Very well.  [intense]  But you need to hear this--  [before he can speak]  No!  I have to say it, and if you won't let me wait to tell her, then you have to hear it. ROY     Fine.  Whatever.  Quickly. PENELOPE     The statues - there's something very wrong with them - worse even than that painful installation near the front door with the brown stuff-  I just walked past, and they shouted to me - screamed for help - as if they were alive! ROY     Right. PENELOPE     You don't have to believe, but you must hear me.  I felt such evil in the presence of those poor dear things. ROY     [very sarcastic]  They're... evil statues? PENELOPE     Oh, no.  They're evil's victims. SCENE 6 MUSIC AMBIANCE     STREET GWYNNETH      I can't believe she would do that!  You're such a saint to put up with everything. ROY     Saint?  No.  Just amused by people.  Probably why I like the gallery scene - art folk are hilarious. GWYNNETH      Like Vivienne and Robert? ROY     Who? GWYNNETH      You were talking to them at the gallery last week - after that young man made the fuss over the statues. ROY     Oh.  Bert and Ernie. GWYNNETH      Vivienne IS a female.  I've known her for years. ROY     The way they dress, who could tell?  And who would care? GWYNNETH      Dare I ask what 'the statue whisperer' had to say? ROY     She said they were crying out for help, blah blah blah.  GWYNNETH      Oh, good, now we have two loonies who believe the statues are somehow alive. ROY     Oh, and she apparently hates my work too. GWYNNETH      [joking] Well.  Then she must be normal. MUSIC SCENE 7 SOUND     HEAVY DOOR OPENING ROY     [echoey] Hello? SOUND     ECHOEY FOOTSTEPS, SECOND HEAVY DOOR OPENING ROY     Hello?  I know you're in here. ARTURO     [distant sigh, then, off]  Come on, then - to the left. SOUND     HESITANT ECHOEY FOOTSTEPS, ANOTHER HEAVY DOOR ROY     Isn't it a bit dark in here for a studio? ARTURO     [still distant] You want light?  SOUND     LOUD RUSTLE OF CANVAS, as a heavy curtain swoops to the side. ROY     [reacts to sudden brightness] Jeez!  Good thing I'm not a vampire. ARTURO     [close] You come to steal my secrets? ROY     [jumps, then laughs]  Not my style.  I sculpt from garbage. ARTURO     [disdainful] Yes.  I have noticed.  So why? ROY     You interest me. ARTURO     I thought you were sleeping with our blonde gallery owner. ROY     Um, and you're seeing the supermodel. So? ARTURO     Not that kind of interest?  ROY     [reacts, then] Not very sociable, eh? ARTURO     Hmm.  Perhaps that is why my place here is unlisted and no one visits me.  You have explained a lot.  Feel free to leave. ROY     [beat]  I don't see any materials - working on anything? ARTURO     I am planning.  I don't sculpt here.  It is much too noisy. ROY     The sculpting? ARTURO     The city.  [beat]  And the work.  ROY     Your work is very detailed.  Do you model from life or photos? ARTURO     [a bit odd] From life.  ROY     How do you find your models? ARTURO     Anyone can be a model. [a bit threatening] Perhaps I should ... immortalize ... you? ROY     I'm not that cute. ARTURO     [uncomfortably close]  You don't see yourself clearly.  You're a perfect type - strong, but not silent.  Yet-- SOUND     CELLPHONE RINGS ROY     That's me.  Sorry.  SOUND     CELLPHONE ON ROY     'lo?  Yeah, I'm there now.  No, won't be long.  SOUND     CELLPHONE HANGS UP, TURNS OFF ROY     Sorry about that. ARTURO     [backed off]  Of course.  You are interested in my work - My next major project is a woman.  That is all you will know.  Now leave me. SCENE 8 MUSIC SOUND     DOOR OPENS, FOOTSTEPS APPROACH, COMPUTER NOISES ROY     I've been doing some googling-- GWYNNETH      [slightly off] You don't even look up.  I could be anyone.  A serial killer? ROY     Reflection in the screen.  GWYNNETH      [close up] Oh, well, then.  [hug and kiss noise] So what have you been googling? ROY     Turning people to stone. GWYNNETH      [sigh] Oh god, not Arturo again? ROY     He creeped me out.  I'm not sure if he was about to kiss me or stab me.  And when he said his next project was a woman - all I could think about was that poor blind girl. GWYNNETH     Yes. [mock sympathy] Poor little skinny bitch blind supermodel. ROY     Right.  So, disregarding the E-L-O song, there are myths all over the place about people being turned to stone.  Gorgons, Basilisks-- GWYNNETH      Medusa-- ROY     --yeah, gorgons-- GWYNNETH      What? ROY     Medusa's a gorgon. Like Dracula's a vampire. GWYNNETH     Fine, so I slept through my classical education.  What have you come up with, then? ROY     Disregarding the mythological crap, then, there are a number of fictional stories dealing with it. GWYNNETH     Why disregard the mythical crap?  ROY     Right.  Have you seen any women wandering around New York with snakes for hair?  Or a giant lizard?  GWYNNETH     Hmm.  [shrug] It is New York.  So you lean towards fiction as being more reliable? ROY     When you put it that way... GWYNNETH     What's the front runner, then? ROY     [very serious] Some sort of alchemical process or machine  that changes flesh to stone.  [laughs]  But it's still nuts.  SOUND     LAST COUPLE OF KEYS BEING HIT GWYNNETH     If you're so creeped out by him, perhaps I should send him on his way. ROY     Nah.  GWYNNETH     Good.  He sells.  [teasing] Unlike some... ROY     Most of your art crowd creeps me out.   A little. GWYNNETH     And me--? ROY     Definitely.  [chuckle] Not. SOUND     SMOOCHING SCENE 9 MUSIC GWYNNETH     [talking on phone]  --shipped out first thing.  Crating and handling will be fairly expensive-- [some talk] --very heavy, yes.  SOUND     TAP ON DOOR, DOOR OPENS QUIETLY GWYNNETH     [covers phone, whispers] just a second.  [back to phone]  I'll email you the invoice, and that should go out this afternoon. SOUND     PHONE HANGS UP GWYNNETH     Can I help you? VIVIENNE     I hate to bother you, but-- [deep breath] GWYNNETH     Nonsense.  Have a seat. SOUND     CHAIR SHIFTS VIVIENNE     Could you perhaps see your way to telling me how to find that sculptor?  The one who does the truly amazing marble statues? GWYNNETH     [muttered] Not another one. VIVIENNE     Huh?  You see, Robert--  that fellow asked him to model, and being the narcissist that he is, he was entirely unable to refuse-- GWYNNETH     Oh.  Um, I might be able to-- VIVIENNE     I don't want to make any trouble, but his partner, you know, blames me-- SCENE A1 MUSIC AMBIANCE     NEW AGE MUSIC PLAYS SOFTLY ROY     Hello? PENELOPE     [off, musical] Just a moment! SOUND     RATTLE OF BEAD CURTAIN, FOOTSTEPS PENELOPE     [over the top] Welcome to-- [tone change] oh, it's you.  Come to sneer? ROY     [soft laugh]  No.  I wanted to ask you a few questions. PENELOPE     You saw my sign - it's all entertainment. ROY     It also said this-- SOUND     SLAP OF MONEY ON TABLE ROY     --buys me an hour of your time. PENELOPE     [sigh] It's your dime.   SOUND     MONEY SNATCHED UP PENELOPE     One of many, if I recall your money line. ROY     I want to know what put you onto the statues.  Did a guy named Hank Norton hire you? PENELOPE     Hire?  You think I've been paid-- ROY     Were you? PENELOPE     [sigh]  Yeah, I really love making an ass of myself in public.  Tscha.  If I was that much of a masochist, I'd'a taken up mime.  You may not believe it, but I truly felt something in there.  ROY     Screaming? PENELOPE     It's not that specific.  I have to exaggerate - to translate - when I tell people about my "feelings."  They only want to believe things they can relate to.  I felt ... unease.  Fear.  [sigh]  A definite flavor of more than one mind.    ROY     You were in a crowded gallery. PENELOPE     More than one mind in distress.  Since then- [breaks off] ROY     Yes? PENELOPE     Can you do me a huge favor? ROY     Maybe. PENELOPE     Can you try to hold your laughter until you're back out on the street? ROY     I think so. PENELOPE     I've been having dreams. ROY     [snort] PENELOPE     [warning noise]  I couldn't move.  And I couldn't feel anything - but I could see. I could even hear.  And be afraid.  It was - fear was the biggest part of it.  [beat]  You seem to be with me so far-- ROY     Yes. PENELOPE     Well, here's where I'll lose you.  I don't usually feel things in words, but in flavors, and colors, and textures.  ROY     Like auras? PENELOPE     No.  It's - like with you, I taste brick and brown, and smell the tang of old wires. ROY     [uneasy] Whatever.  Get on with it. PENELOPE     The feeling in my dream - the flavor of it, if you will - was identical to what I felt at the gallery.  SCENE a2 MUSIC ROY     [off, calling]  Gwyn? VIVIENNE     [muffled] Eh? ROY     [coming on] Gwyn?  [muttered] Oh, it's Bert.  Or Ernie. VIVIENNE     Hmm?  She's out.  Asked me to run some numbers for her.  You didn't realize I have skills beyond those of mere mortal critics? ROY     [snarky] You'd have to. VIVIENNE     Look.  Maybe you can help me - Gwyn seems to put a lot of faith in you, despite your obvious attitude problems. ROY     [snort] VIVIENNE     Robert - you recall Robert?  Well, he's gone missing, ever since agreeing to model for Arturo, and I don't know what to-- ROY     He probably just went off with someone. VIVIENNE     He wouldn't-- ROY     And you're such a judge? VIVIENNE     I know Robert-- ROY     I thought he was into guys. VIVIENNE     [really mad]  That does not make him a slut who would run off without a word. ROY     [backing down a bit]  Ok, fine.  You know your friend.  But everyone has a dark side. VIVIENNE     True.  [quick, stabbing] Why do you hate yourself? ROY     What?  What are you, a shrink? VIVIENNE     There's a lot of psychology in art.  Your work says a great deal about you.  Self loathing fairly screams from every line. ROY     [still trying to brush her off, but with an edge] Maybe why it doesn't sell. VIVIENNE     I didn't say it wasn't brilliant - it is.  It's much too powerful for most people. They see what you show them, but don't know how to handle it. ROY     You should meet that psychic.  You'll get on like a house on fire. VIVIENNE     Marines? ROY     [sharp] What? VIVIENNE     Special forces?  You either saw action or spent a lot of time in prison.  You don't have the stance of an abused child. ROY     Look lady-- VIVIENNE     Or the tats of a career criminal-- ROY     Shut up! VIVIENNE     Those are the main ways to reach such a depth of hatred for yourself-- SOUND     A COUPLE OF QUICK FOOTSTEPS ROY     [close]  Is there a point to this? VIVIENNE     [not backing down]  I needed to show you I understand people.  You.  Gwynneth.  And Robert.  And he wouldn't go off and leave Gregoire without a word like that. ROY     Ok, I believe you.  Get the fuck out. VIVIENNE     First, tell me how to find Arturo.  If you don't care what happened to Robert, I do. ROY     What makes you think I know how to find him? [beat]  All right.  SOUND     SCRIBBLING, PAPER TEARS ROY     Here. SOUND     FOOTSTEPS RECEDE, THEN STOP VIVIENNE     [slightly off] She doesn't care, you know. ROY     [tries not to respond, then] What? VIVIENNE     Gwynneth.  She knows you, and for some reason she still loves you.  SCENE a3 MUSIC GWYNNETH     She really said--? ROY     [uncertain] She was full of it. GWYNNETH     Well, if that looney's psych-ee sense is right, and they are cursed, at least they're not my problem - all six of them have sold for huge amounts, and I've a list of commission requests as long as my arm to pass on to Arturo as soon as he gets back in contact. ROY     Have you checked out his so-called studio? GWYNNETH     He never told me where it is. ROY     I was there.  GWYNNETH     You beast! ROY     I guess I forgot to mention it.  Money does have some privileges.  SCENE a4 MUSIC SOUND     STEALTHY FEET. EVERYTHING ECHOES SLIGHTLY GWYNNETH     [whispered] This is madness. ROY     You're the one who spotted Vivienne's car.  GWYNNETH     Doesn't mean we needed to break in. ROY     It was unlocked.  No breaking.  SOUND     RUNNING FEET APPROACH, SLIGHTLY MUFFLED ROY      Stay back, someone's-- SOUND     FEET ARE CLEAR VIVIENNE     [panting, then gasps in muffled terror] SOUND      FEET COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP GWYNNETH     Viv? VIVIENNE     [gasping, trying to calm down]  We need to get out of here - call the police!  GWYNNETH     What?  Why? VIVIENNE     It's Robert!  A statue!  There's no way he could have carved so fast-- SOLANGE     [far off scream] VIVIENNE     [gasp] He's doing something terrible to her, too--! ROY     You get out of here - I'll see what I can do-- GWYNNETH     Yes, get going. SCENE a5 SOUND     FOOTSTEPS, DOOR ROY     [to Gwyn] You too. GWYNNETH     Nonsense.  You stop him, I'll help her-- SOUND     THEIR SNEAKING FOOTSTEPS ARTURO     [off, calling] You think you can get away?  Darling?  If you hide, it just makes me angry. GWYNNETH     We can at least see what's coming at us.  ROY     That's not always a good thing. SOUND     DISTANT DOOR IS FLUNG OPEN ARTURO     [off]  Here?  No? GWYNNETH     I plan to stare death in the face and spit in its-- SOLANGE     [off, whimper]  GWYNNETH     Shh!  Did you hear that? ROY     [moving off] Over here— SOUND     CUPBOARD DOOR OPENS SOLANGE     [gasp]  Who ees thees? GWYNNETH     It's all right.  We'll get you out.  Feel my hand? ROY     He's getting closer. GWYNNETH     I've got her.  Up you come. ROY     We need to move.  SOLANGE     Are wee neer zee door say ehkseet? GWYNNETH     Exit?  [looking around]  Oh, yes – there.   Come on. SOUND     CAREFUL FOOTSTEPS, DOOR QUIETLY OPENS, THEN  STARTS TO CLOSE BEHIND THEM GWYNNETH     Roy? ROY     Get her out of here.  I'm going to stop Arturo. GWYNNETH     Roy! SOUND     GRAB, RUSTLE, KISS ROY     Get clear. SOUND     DOOR SHUTS SCENE a6 SOUND      QUIET CAREFUL FOOTSTEPS ARTURO     [off, calling]  Come out, come out? SOUND     DOOR SLAMS OPEN, OFF SOUND     ROY'S FOOTSTEPS STOP ARTURO     [Getting closer]  There is no place to run to— SOUND     A's FOOTSTEPS APPROACH ARTURO     Don't make this any more difficult-- SOUND     SCUFFLE.  GRUNTS.  BODY FALLS ROY     [whispering, close, puffing a little]  Not difficult at all.  [chuckle] SOUND     HANDCUFFS RATCHET, SLAP SHUT ARTURO     [puffing, hard to breathe] And Solange? ROY     Out of your reach.  ARTURO     [wheezy evil chuckle]  In reach of your young lady, though. [laughs again] ROY     What?  ARTURO     Don't worry - you still can get away. ROY     [dawns on him] Shit!  SOUND     BODY DRAGS, DOOR OPENS ROY     [Grunt as he shoves Arturo into a closet] SCENE a7 SOUND     DOOR SLAMS, LOCKS, HURRIED FOOTSTEPS ROY     [edge of panic] Gwyn?  You here? GWYNNETH     [muffled gasp of pain, distant] SOUND      RUNNING FOOTSTEPS ROY     Where are you? SOLANGE     [off, too sweetly] Over heere.  SOUND     BANKS OF LIGHTS COME ON, ONE AT A TIME SOUND     FOOTSTEPS SLOW, CAUTIOUS ROY     You can't hide in the light— SOLANGE     [closer] I 'ave no weesh to.  I hwant you to see— GWYNNETH     [off] Roy!  Get out!  Get the police!  Don't— [breaks off with a long gasp] SOLANGE     [off] Are hyou zee hero?  Cohm and geet her.  Hyou might steel sehv her. SOUND     FOOTSTEPS STOP ROY      [very sotto]  Shit.  [up] I've got Arturo – let's make a trade. SOLANGE     Heez a tool.  I can find anozzer. ROY     What?  You--? SOLANGE     [disparaging] Zee great arteest.  A mere saylzman.  He is un‑eemportant.  Come out and aye weel no hert her more. GWYNNETH     [gasp]  Get out, Roy— [ends in a hiccup of pain] ROY     Gwyn, whatever you do, keep your eyes shut – can you do that? GWYNNETH     [fights to make an affirmative sound] SOLANGE     So you Zink you noh somezeeng?  Come clozer, man.  [kissing noise, like summoning a dog] I could reemov her eyeleedz, you know.  It is chust zo – barbareec. GWYNNETH     [High squeal] ROY     Why?  I mean, why do it?  What are you? SOLANGE     Stop moveeng!  Hwonce, we wayr feered and worshipp-ed.  GWYNNETH     [gaspy] So now you're a supermodel - what's the diff-- [gasp] SOLANGE     Hyou ask why I turn peepul to stone?  ROY     [muttered] Just a bit closer.  [up] Yeah, what's the deal? SOLANGE     Chust for the look on zayr face! [laughs merrily, then gasps] Ow! SOUND     SCUFFLE, THEN QUICK FEET SOLANGE     You Beech!  You BEET mee! GWYNNETH     Come on! SOUND      RUNNING FEET SOLANGE     [going off] You cannot geet away! SCENE a8 SOUND     FOOTSTEPS RUNNING MADLY, SLAM THROUGH SEVERAL SETS OF DOORS, FOOTSTEPS STOP BOTH     [breathing hard, Gwynneth gasping a bit in pain] ROY     Sorry.  GWYNNETH     Let's get out, then you can apologize all over me. ROY     [chuckle] SOUND     HIT BAR ON NEXT DOOR. IT WON'T MOVE. ROY     Shit! SOUND     POUNDING ON DOOR, TRYING TO MAKE IT OPEN SOUND     BEHIND THEM, A DISTANT SET OF DOORS SLAMS OPEN ROY     Shit!! GWYNNETH     What is it?  ROY     She's a gorgon – medusa.  That's why she always wears the shades-  Whatever you do, don't look in her eyes. SOUND     ANOTHER DISTANT SET OF DOORS SOUND     PUSHING ON THE NEAR DOOR. NO LUCK ROY     [almost giving up] shit. GWYNNETH     [strangely calm] We're trapped? ROY     She did it.  Just like this.  Hunted them down and caught them - no wonder they all look so damn scared. GWYNNETH     Well... [gasp] hold me?  At least that way, we end up a statue together. ROY     [chuckle dissolves into gasping sob] SOUND     LAST DOOR BUT ONE SLAMS OPEN.  FOOTSTEPS CAN BE HEARD COMING CLOSER ROY     [deep breath] Do you trust me? GWYNNETH      Of course.  I love you. ROY     I – I love you, too. GWYNNETH     I know.  I – SOUND     LAST DOOR SLAMS OPEN.  SLOW OMINOUS FOOTSTEPS, SLITHERY NOISES ACCOMPANY HER ARRIVAL GWYNNETH     [Scream of agony] SCENE a9 MUSIC AMBIANCE     GALLERY.  BUZZ.  MUSIC. GORDIE     Is that the owner?  Seems funny to run a gallery, being blind and all. VIVIENNE     [sounding older, wiser]  She trusts my judgment.  GORDIE     Was she born blind? VIVIENNE     Oh, no – there's a tragic story there. GORDIE     Do tell! VIVIENNE     Some years back, our dear hostess was madly in love – you've seen the statue in the corner near her office? GORDIE     That fabulous marble of the hunk?  Sylvester said it was the last piece Arturo ever sculpted. VIVIENNE     The – model – for that was the man she loved. GORDIE     [a little bitchy] Oh, how sweet, and she keeps it to remind her of him? VIVIENNE     He was the one who put her eyes out. END  

This week we look at the Graeae, three women who are "born old" and live in the Western lands at the edge of the world. They are sisters of the Gorgons, and watch over their home with the assistance of one eye and one tooth shared between them. The main story of the Graeae occurs in the Perseus myth, when he steals their eye in exchange for information about what he needs to slay Medusa. The symbolism within their story is quite compelling, as they not only represent the dangers of the sea, but the dangers at the edge of our conscious minds.

Three days after the wreckage of the Adamantine was found, crashed into the barren plains of the Rosseter Moon Colony, the remains of the missing ship were brought back to Aphelion Industries. But something survived the crash, and now, it's beginning to spread. As the Gorgons begin their rampage to consume and multiply, Axel, Captain Rori, and the ARC Juno team must fight their way out of the quarantined facilities, and find a way to stay alive. But in doing so, they just might damn their world...   Descendants: Book One - Inheritance, features the talents of... Axel - Zach Libresco Rori - Julia Schifini Simon - Ester Ellis Mol - Sarah Rhea Werner Declan - Giancarlo Herrera Chel - Jordan Cobb Peter - A. R. Olivieri Damien - James Oliva Andrea - Nadine El Amami Quarantine Computer - Ellie Gossage & Danielle Shemaiah Ensemble - Kevin K. Gomez, Josh Rubino, Regina Renee Russell, Emma Sherr-Ziarko, Lindsay Zana and Jesse Inocalla   Written, Directed & Produced by Jordan Cobb Sound Design by Julia Schifini with Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing and Hemlock Creek Productions Score by Daryl Banner Cover Art by Jordan Cobb   Descendants is a No Such Thing Production. To donate, read transcripts, or find out more about us, visit us at nosuchthingradio.com, or support us on Patreon at patreon.com/nosuchthingproductions Content Warning: Descendants is a science fiction adventure thriller with elements of horror, aimed at a mature audience, and as such, may contain material that is upsetting or triggering for certain people. Listener discretion is advised.

In todays episode we discuss the art of necessary pettiness! Along with realization that theres a time and a place for everything. Petty- is described as making things, events, or actions normal people dismiss as trivial or insignificant into excuses to be upset, uncooperative, childish, or stubborn. With that being said, The Gorgons teach

The Gorgons discuss the never ending problematic / tiring antics of Kanye West. Leading both host to discover they may have two opposing opinions on the embattled rapper.LINKS:Instagram: @TheGorg0nsInstagram: @Bishop.MortimerInstagram: @JamieWinn12Youtube: The Gorgons

The Triple Goddess was known to the ancient Celts as the Morrigan. She was a member of the Tuatha Dé Danaan, the fairy people of ancient Ireland. Has the archetype of the Maiden, Mother, and Crone been fragmented by the patriarchy? At one point the patriarchy tried to separate the Morrigan into three aspects, like the Gorgons.   The Morrigan was a goddess of protection and was called in before each battle. There are stories of the Morrigan running ahead of the wars, naked in front of all of the men and covered in blue power symbol paint. She runs toward her enemies and at the last moment, shape shifts into a raven and circles the battle ground to watch for the dead.   Find out how to work with the Morrigan on your altar and discover your inner triple goddess!   Connect with the Goddesses:   https://www.goddesswitchwomb.com   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goddesswitchwomb/   https://www.instagram.com/starwindssage3/   https://www.instagram.com/mysticharmonyrose/   https://www.instagram.com/maggiegoddess/   Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mysticharmonyrose   https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiegoddess   https://www.tiktok.com/@thestellawindssage3         Divine Feminine Membership: https://mysticharmonymysteryschool.teachable.com/p/membership   Priestess Path: COUPON CODE FOR 13% OFF: GWW13 https://mysticharmonymysteryschool.teachable.com/p/priestess-path-1    

"Thank you for all the orgasms!" For complete relaxation and de-stress visit our sponsors https://link.chtbl.com/nuyumeditationSince the Gorgons mirror came in to her life, herworld has been turned upside down. The boyfriend she thought she knew, turns out was a completely different person. The Laura she thought she knew, turns out to be a completely different person. The thoughts she is having are frankly filthy. The mirror claims to show the truth? But does it? Or are they just lies designed to twist Laura's innocent mind. As Detective Andino returns, does he bring answers or just more questions?

If you need some extra chills to go along with your trick-or-treating or other Halloween fun tonight, just look into the sky. It's filled with ghosts, witches, and Gorgons — the snaked-headed sisters of mythology who turned anyone who looked at them to stone. The Gorgons are four stars in Perseus, low in the northeast as night falls. The brightest of the four represents Medusa, one of the sisters. The other three arc to its right. The bright one is Algol, from an Arabic phrase that means “the demon's head.” It may have received the name because it fades dramatically every three days or so — the result of a fainter star passing in front of a brighter one. The Skull Nebula — the final gasp of a dying star — is in the southeast, in Cetus — the sea monster. And the Witch Head Nebula — a giant cloud of gas and dust — climbs into view before midnight, close to Rigel, the bright foot of Orion. It looks like the profile of the wicked witch in “The Wizard of Oz.” Two nebulas are called “the Ghost,” and both are high in the northern sky. One is near the “house” outlined by the stars of Cepheus the king. The other is near the “W” outlined by the stars of his wife, Cassiopeia. Both are clouds of gas and dust. Part of the outline of the “kingly” ghost looks like demons with horns. And the outline of the “queenly” one looks like a ghostly sheet blowing on the wind — among the spooky sights in the sky on Halloween night.  Script by Damond Benningfield Support McDonald Observatory

A paranormal erotic fantasy - The Gorgons Mirror"I am beyond thrilled I found this podcast"Laura is still persecuted by the cruel voices from her high school days. Despite her outward confidence and success, she is plagued by self-doubt.Her so called boyfriend has little interest in her beyond casual sex.But when she crosses paths with an antique mirror, does it reflections contain more than just tricks of light?What mysteries lay beyond the mists that cloud this mirror?Remember to review this podcast at https://lovethepodcast.com/wylde

Today we have a special treat for you in our conversation with museum scholar Liz Andres wherein we discuss:Liminal Beings, those mythical creatures who dwell between the worlds, of life and death, above and below, in the wilds and in the human realms.hybrid creatures, half human half animal, like the Sirens or Medusa, or the randy adventurous Centaurs of yorebeings that break through binaries - disrupters who destabilize the reality we thought we knew all too wellmagical holders of the mystery traditionsand embodiments of the unknowable and the beyond.Sounds delicious, right? Join us!To leave a review of the podcast on iTunes, open your Apple Podcasts APP and scroll down to the comments. Or you can try to click this link (sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't depending on your set up).Find us on Instagram at:Podcast: @BetweentheworldspodcastAmanda: @OracleofLACarolyn: @CarolynPennypackerRiggs FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST LIZ ANDRES:Liz Andres is a museum professional and scholar based in Los Angeles. She holds degrees in Art History, Classical Archaeology, and Museum Studies from U.C. Berkeley and the University of Leicester, and specializes in museum education and exhibitions. Her current research focuses on hybrid and liminal creatures in ancient Greek art and mythology, and museum taxidermy and representations of death and nature in western art.additional info about Liz and her projects:Join her for 2 upcoming zoom lectures with Morbid Anatomy:Read her recent research via Research GateConnect with her via Instagram @libbyteal Or on Twitter at @libbyteal10Stay tuned for her new podcast, Hierophantastic, an exploration of awe and wonder, launching later this year!********************************* WELCOME LOVERS: CARDS OF THE YEAR WORKSHOPIn this workshop, we'll look at the collective card of the year for 2022 –  the Lovers card – and discuss what it's offering us. We'll also look at your personal cards of the year, how they relate to the collective cards and to your soul card. CLICK HERE to register for Welcome Lovers: Cards of the Year Workshop.We've also got Candle Magick, we've got Empress Love Magick, we've got Ace of Swords protection magick and more. CLICK THIS LINK TO SHOPYou can also get your favorite witch a yearly subscription to our coven -- the gift that keeps on giving throughout the year, where you get workshops, monthly tarot studio classes, and lots of other goodies for a super reasonable price.Become a Between the Worlds Weird Circle Subscriber, click here. ********************************** Learn More About Your Host Amanda Yates Garcia, & Buy Her BookTo order Amanda's book, "Initiated: Memoir of a Witch" CLICK HERE.To sign up for Amanda's newsletter, CLICK HERE.Amanda's InstagramAmanda's FacebookTo book an appointment with Amanda go to www.oracleoflosangeles.com ********************************* Original MUSIC by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs ********************************** MIND YOUR PRACTICE PODCASTMind Your Practice - Carolyn's  podcast with arts consultant and author of Make Your Art No Matter What, Beth Pickens - is geared towards artists and writers looking for strategies and support to build their projects and practices (plus loving pep talks).There's even a club - “Homework Club” - which offers creative people support and strategies for keeping their projects and practices a priority with monthly webinars, worksheets, live QnA's, optional accountability pods, and ACTUAL HOMEWORK (that you'll never be graded on. Ever!)You can visit MindYourPractice.com for more details or listen wherever you stream Between the Worlds. ********************************** Get in touch with sponsorship inquiries for Between the Worlds at betweentheworldspodcast@gmail.com.**CONTRIBUTORS:Amanda Yates Garcia (host) & Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs (producer, composer). The BTW logo collage was created by Maria Minnis (tinyparsnip.com / instagram.com/tinyparsnip ) with text designed by Leah Hayes.

Perseus's quest continues as he goes in search of the Gorgons sisters with a little (a lot) help from the gods. Looking at all the variations on this myth and their implications on one of the most ancient heroes... For more information on the intricacies of Medusa and all the variations over ~700 years, listen to this episode.CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing.Sources: Theoi.com (entries on Perseus, Danae, Hesperides, primarily content from Apollodorus); Early Greek Myths by Timothy Gantz.Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.