Kali: Devourer of Illusion

Kali is one of the most complex and powerful figures in global mythology. In this we follow the evolution of Kali, all the way from her origins in ancient Sanskrit texts to her role as a liberating force in Tantric cosmology, colonial resistance, feminist iconography, and modern pop culture.

We explore her mythology, the duality of being both terrifying and maternal and her radical transformation across centuries. And through her, we examine what it means to destroy in order to start anew.

Cool Stuff Used For This Episode:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Kali

https://thegoddessgarden.com/the-hindu-goddess-kali/

https://kashgar.com.au/blogs/gods-goddesses/kali-a-most-misunderstood-goddess?srsltid=AfmBOormCHKWlUxn589YIu5MwQoE8efihmpgnC927hu_6yCCIxynyQ4U

https://www.hinduamerican.org/blog/ma-kali

https://www.kalighatkalitemple.com/article/id/230/history

https://artuk.org/discover/stories/kali-in-art-capturing-the-raging-goddess-of-change-and-destruction

https://dagworld.com/the-goddess-kali-in-bengal-modern-art.html

https://www.memeraki.com/blogs/posts/5-representations-of-maa-kali-that-will-leave-you-speechless?srsltid=AfmBOop2Ss5mPnQ4qhcM4Bs7rWXxCT11ALAdSb_rlPRSIURStXsWIGPv

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