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***"You've seen my ex!"***In this episode, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) agree that the Greek Empusa is probably not the direct inspiration for the modern vampire. So obviously, they spend most of the episode talking about vampires! (Mostly Marceline the Vampire Queen)
Other topics include Darien recounting the plot of Dracula, Jenny Nicholson’s two-hour video essay on The Vampire Diaries, drinking shades of red versus sparkling in the sun, scary sexy monster ladies, dramatic readings of award-winning ancient plays, and why cis men want to have sex with things that will kill them.
Spoilers for *Adventure Time, Stardust, Dracula, *and The Frogs
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about blood, bloodletting, outdated medical treatments, implied sexual assault, death, patriarchy, sex, sexuality, impaling, bats, and blood consumption.Check out Darien's new podcast *That's the Sitch *on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/7dKrUL5YsCKH8wZg6s9KrA?si=199a0ba5eb2d4fa8)Witness the masterpiece that is Jenny Nicholson's two-hour video on The Vampire Diaries at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4AdFD3E2ok)**Happy Birthday, Percy! **Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology)About UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellartLove the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology)You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology)Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com)
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