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How Ancient Mythologies Defy the Gender Binary

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Season 1 Episode 8 | 8m 50s | 

Creation, transformation, and the quest for self-knowledge – these are universal themes that appear across world mythology. But there’s another common thread within these tales: gender fluidity. It’s not only commonplace in many mythologies, but an essential aspect of some important mythical figures: from androgynous creators and fertility deities to warriors and prophets that defy the binary.

Aired: 09/07/22