Maidens, Matriarchs and Crones
The Essay reaches the end of its epic journey across Iron Age Britain as writer Mandy Haggith explores the possibilities and power of Albion's women along Scotland's west coast.
The Essay reaches the end of its epic journey across Iron Age Britain as writer Mandy Haggith explores the possibilities and power of Albion's women along Scotland's west coast. What was life like for maidens, mothers and crones in pre-Christian Britain? Perhaps they can be a model for modern times?
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- Fri 18 Feb 2022 22:45麻豆社 Radio 3
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