Mythology extends past the Greek and Roman pantheon, and European fairy tales are only one section in the worldwide folklore lexicon.
Every other Monday, join your host Gree, long time folk tale fan and short time global studies scholar, as we delve into stories from traditionally overlooked cultures from all over the planet.
If you’re interested in hearing about myths and fables and legends from civilizations that have honed storytelling over thousands of years, “Colored Folklore” is the podcast for you.
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Mythology extends past the Greek and Roman pantheon, and European fairy tales are only one section in the worldwide folklore lexicon.
Every other Monday, join your host Gree, long time folk tale fan and short time global studies scholar, as we delve into stories from traditionally overlooked cultures from all over the planet.
If you’re interested in hearing about myths and fables and legends from civilizations that have honed storytelling over thousands of years, “Colored Folklore” is the podcast for you.
This episode we’re off to study the Hindu religion of India where… we’ll find… don’t make a dad joke… don’t make a dad joke – we’ll find out where the term better half REALLY comes! Sorry, low hanging fruit is apparently my kryptonite. And for our fact, we’ll learn about an entire group of intersex people blessing Indian couples for thousands of years. Giving you your biweekly does of cheesy and endearing, here… on the Colored Folklore podcast.
00:57 – Music: Mr. Mischief, All Good Folks (via Music Vine)
01:09 – Logo: Arthur
01:16 – Episode Art: Jacqueline
02:00 – India
02:55 – Hinduism & LGBT Themes in Hinduism
03:25 – Censor Beep, by SoundJay
05:14 – Cassell's Encyclopedia of Queer Myth, Symbol and Spirit: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Lore
12:12 – Mystic India, by JBlanks
12:48 – Ardhanarishvara
- Raktim Dutta’s Blog
- When Ultimate Man Became Half-Woman
- New World Encyclopedia
- Speaking Tree
- Satya Chaitanya’s Article
- Britannica
- Hindspiration
20:21 – India Sunrise, by AndySlatter
20:42 – Take Aways
25:40 – Hijra
- Intersex People in History
- How Britain Tried to Erase India’s Third Gender
- India’s Third Gender
- The Hijras of India
- Not This, Not That
- Job Snubs to Forced Surgery
- Human Rights Watch
- From Mythology to Harsh Reality
33:28 – Colored Folklore contact information
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Mythology extends past the Greek and Roman pantheon, and European fairy tales are only one section in the worldwide folklore lexicon.
Every other Monday, join your host Gree, long time folk tale fan and short time global studies scholar, as we delve into stories from traditionally overlooked cultures from all over the planet.
If you’re interested in hearing about myths and fables and legends from civilizations that have honed storytelling over thousands of years, “Colored Folklore” is the podcast for you.
