When God Was Queer
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When God Was Queer
A weekly podcast sharing various legends, lore and myths which function as divine reflections of LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences. Hosted by Dakota St. Clare, Vince Vance & Daphne Malfitano. New episodes every Friday. Follow us on IG & TikTok @whengodwasqueer
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Amphorisode XV: "Rebel Saints & Holy Heretics"
In Amphorisode XV, we do a deep dive into the wide world of ascetics and anchorites, hermits and holy fools, monks and martyrs and the many among thei...
Episode XIX: "Hekate"
In Episode XIX, we finally take on the Queen of the Night: Hekate! Join us as we talk necromancy, dogs, crossroads, keys, torches, serpents, the moon,...
Amphorisode XIV: "The Descent of Inanna"
In Amphorisode XIV, we take the primal descent into the Underworld back to its mythical origins: the Descent of Inanna. Join us for this very special,...
Episode XVIII: "Persephone"
In Episode XVIII, it's poppies and pomegranates and patriarchy (oh my) as we tackle Persephone in all her glory! In this very special episode we will...
Amphorisode XIII: "The Eleusinian Mysteries"
In Amphorisode XIII, we do a deep dive into the Eleusinian Mysteries! Learn about the Lesser and the Greater Mysteries and the sacred rites and ritual...
Episode XVII: "Demeter"
In Episode XVII, we do a dig deep to uncover the Great Goddess Demeter! Join us as we look at her origins, her purview, her sacred offerings (oink, oi...
Amphorisode XII: "Demeter's Vengeance"
In Amphorisode XII, we look at one of the most infamous stories of Demeter's legendary vengeance. Join us as we look at what happens when you cut down...
Episode XVI: Concepts & Cacophony
In Episode XVI, WGWQ is host to the first annual Non-Binary Summit where the co-hosts swap stories and share experiences around their individual ident...
Amphorisode XI: "St. Joan of Arc"
In Amphorisode XI, we tackle one of history's most legendary warrior women (if she was indeed a woman) St. Joan of Arc! We examine her ecstatic experi...
Episode XV: "Hermes"
In Episode XV, we strap on our winged sandals and take off to meet Hermes, the Etruscan Turms, the Roman Mercury and the mysterious Hermes Trismegistu...
Amphorisode X: "Hermes, Tramps & Thieves"
In Amphorisode X, we tackle the birth and immediate misdeeds of Hermes! Hear about cows walking backwards, the invention of fire, farmers turned to st...
Episode XIV: "Aphrodite"
In Episode XIV, it's finally time for Aphrodite! And we don't stop there, we also tackle the "Evolution of Venus", the timeline of ancient goddesses l...
Amphorisode IX: "Psyche Beach Party"
In Amphorisode IX, we deep dive into the psyche of Psyche! It's Psyche, Eros and the wrath of Aphrodite. Join us for the epic tale that inspired Beaut...
Episode XIII: "Ares"
In Episode XIII, we let out our battlecries for Daddy! It's time for Ares, Mars, Bellona, Enyo, Phobos, Deimos and all the gods and spirits of war! Le...
Amphorisode VIII: "Ares' Absurd Arithmetic"
In Amphorisode VIII we get into wedding reception smackdowns and the Trojan War! Join us as we look at the roles the gods played in this epic, decade-...
Episode XII: Concepts & Conspiracies (Extended)
In Episode XII, we tackle the broader themes and concepts found in our last three episodes: Hera, Athena & Hestia.
By examining parallel myths f...
Amphorisode VII: "Archetypes & Anarchy"
In Amphorisode VII we do a deep dive into the many archetypes the deities fill in a Classical pantheon like the Olympians. Join us as we take a look a...
Episode XI: "Hestia" (Extended)
In Episode XI, we warm up by the hearth and bust out the knitting needles with Hestia! Join us as we look at her sacred donkey, Hestia vs. Vesta and t...
Amphorisode VI: "Death By Flowers"
In Amphorisode VI, we get down with Rome's wildest emperor (and that's saying something) Elagabalus! Join us as we look at this icon who ruled the emp...
Episode X: "Athena"
In Episode X, we hang out with Athena and take a look at the goddess of war and wisdom from all sides! Join us as we look at the founding of Athens, t...
Amphorisode V: "Along Came A Spider"
In Amphorisode V, we look at Athena in all her tantrum-throwing glory! Join us as we tell the myth of Arachne, the most famous weaving contest in hist...
Episode IX: "Hera"
In Episode IX, we get outta brotown for a bit to visit with the Queen of the Gods! Join us for a deep dive on wicked stepmothers, demoted goddesses an...
Amphorisode IV: "Holy Cow, it's Hera!"
In Amphorisode IV, its heifers and gadflies and vengeance, oh my! Join us as we look at one of the most iconic Greek myths: the story of Io. We discus...
Episode VIII: Concepts & Catholic Folk Magic
In Episode VIII, we tackle the broader themes and concepts found in our last three episodes: Zeus, Poseidon & Hades.
By examining parallel myth...
Amphorisode III: "Hades' Kids & The Furies"
Amphorisodes, our new mini-episodes/side quests, premiere Wednesdays ahead of the Friday episode, so think of them as an appetizer before the main cou...
Episode VII: "Hades"
In Episode VII, we go straight down to Hell to hang out with Big Daddy Death himself, Hades (if that really is his name)! Learn about the Underworld,...
Amphorisode II: "Hades, Orpheus & Lot's Wife"
Join us for our second Amphorisode, our new mini-episodes/side quests which will usually focus on just one myth or set of facts related to that god be...
Amphorisode I: "Poseidon's Kids"
Join us for our first ever Amphorisode, our new mini-episodes/side quests which will usually focus on just one myth or set of facts related to that go...
Episode VI: "Poseidon"
In Episode VI, we dive deep into the sea to tell the story of the original Horse Girl: Poseidon! Learn about his wife, lovers, enemies, victims and ju...
Episode V: "Zeus"
In Episode V, we take on Big Daddy Thunderbolt himself! We'll cover the difference between Zeus & Jupiter and his royal retinue, as well as his many r...
Episode IV: Concepts & Contraband
In Episode IV, we tackle the broader themes and concepts found in our first three episodes by examining parallel myths from around the world concernin...
Episode III: "The War of the Gods"
In Episode III, we take on the epic birth of Zeus, the Titanomachy, the Gigantomachy, the establishment of Olympus, Prometheus and so much more! Join...
Episode II: "The Titans" (Part II)
In Episode II (Part II), we round out the pre-Olympians, addressing the heavy hitters as well as some very minor Titans - including one literally name...
Episode II: "The Titans" (Part I)
In Episode II (Part I), we tackle the Titans in all their glory. Join us for Part I of a two part deep dive on the old gods of Ancient Greece who gave...
Episode I: "The Primordial Gods"
In Episode I, we take a deep dive into the various tellings of the Greek Creation Myth, the Primordial Gods, the myths and their meaning, some especia...
Ep VII: "Infernal Allies"
Join me as we begin a two-week deep dive into Demonology! Walk on the wild side, tangle with the taboo and fool around with the forbidden as we unmask...
Ep VI: "Saints & Haints"
In this episode we’ll be doing a deep dive into the wide world of ascetics and anchorites, hermits and holy fools, monks and martyrs and the many amon...
Ep V: "The Evolution of Venus"
Join us as we do a deep dive on the true stories behind the many goddesses associated with Venus throughout the ancient world! Starring everybody from...
Ep IV "Mulan & His Comrades"
In today's episode we explore the myths, magik and mystery of the Warrior Woman archetype and in the process we may actually find that some of these h...
Ep III: "The Holy Me"
In today's episode we're going way back and looking at all of the ancient world goddesses who had androgynous, third gender, possibly trans feminine p...