Ancient goddesses: love, violence and ecstatic experiences

Hungry for seconds? Well, History's Greatest Dishes from History Extra is back for series two. To join us as we serve up stories of some remarkable delicacies from the past, search History's Greatest Dishes and follow the feed wherever you get your podcasts. Hungry for seconds? Well, History's Greatest Dishes from History Extra is back for series two. To join us as we serve up stories of some remarkable delicacies from the past, search History's Greatest Dishes and follow the feed wherever you get your podcasts. All is fair in love and war. So goes the age old proverb.

But what if thousands of years ago These two seemingly opposed forces of love are And war. were also understood to be divinely entwined. In this episode of the History Extra podcast, historian Ronald Hutton talks to Danny Bird about the powerful goddesses who brought love, sex, and violence together.

and uncovers the surprising links between desire Battle. and divine feminine power. And if you enjoy what we do, Then why not get more with a membership?

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