BTS BONUS: Conversations: Women Are Wet & Spongy, the History of the Female Body w/ Prof Helen King

Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean

Liv Albert

History, Comedy, Arts

4.8 • 5.5K Ratings

🗓️ 4 September 2025

⏱️ 92 minutes

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It's time for another 'Back to School' BONUS!... That is, we're re-sharing some fun and (extra) educational episodes because there's always more to learn...

This episode originally aired in September 2024. Liv speaks with Professor Helen King about her new book Immaculate Forms, and the history of the female body. From the ancient world (women were wet and spongy) to the more modern (Man Discovers Clitoris). Plus, Artemis and periods. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby

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.

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1:49.0	Thank you. is applied terms at akado.com The Hi, hello there. This is Let's talk about Mids baby, and I am your host, Liv. And I, today I'm here with such an incredibly fun conversation episode.
1:55.4	It was one of those ones where I go into the topic thinking it's going to be absolutely fascinating. I'm going to really enjoy it, become a little bit obsessed because that's what
2:00.0	happens.
2:03.2	You know, interesting topics.
2:08.0	What I didn't expect was just how hilarious it was going to be.
2:14.3	And I probably should have realized because I spoke with Professor Helen King, who has just written a new book called Immaculate Forms.
2:18.8	And it is a stunning title, but really all about women's history from the ancient world until now.
2:27.8	And it turns out, and I think none of us should really be surprised,
2:32.3	but ancient Greek men trying to figure out ancient Greek women's bodies.
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