Episode 50: Mommy? Sorry

Screenshot of a Discord message from Ed Greenwood detailing the taste of drow breastmilk.

The Discord message that started it all (via Greenwood’s Grotto)

Sources

Oedipus and the Sphinx by Ingres

Oedipus and the Sphinx, Ingres (1827)

Context

The Oedipus Complex - [x] [x] [x]

The Oedipus Myth - [x] [x]

Sexualized Motherhood/Pregnancy

AI Sexualizing Pregnancy - [x]

Breastfeeding + Maternal Sexuality - [x]

From ‘Madonna’ to ‘Whore’ - [x]

D&D Pregnancy/Motherhood Hodgepodge

Pregnancy Mechanics

Dragon #57 - [x]

Monster Mythology - [x]

Pregnancy/Motherhood Lore

Breast Milk Discourse - [x] [x]

Dragon #298 - [x]

An elven woman kneels behind a winged lion.

Shiallia, 3.5e Faiths and Pantheons

Shiallia - [x]

Sourcebooks

AD&D - [x]

2e - [x] [x] [x] [x] [x]

3.5e - [x] [x] [x]

4e - [x]

5e - [x]

~*~

Bonus Reading: Feminism + Oedipus

In the episode, I mentioned how the Oedipus Complex applied to women but didn’t have time to talk more about the intricacies other than “it was pretty sexist.” Which is true. but if you want to learn more, here is an article about it! - [x]

I also found a very interesting analysis of the Oedipus myth in which a scholar, Erich Fromm, proposes Oedipus as a symbol for old matriarchal societies. Definitely worth a read if you’re interested. - [x]

xoxo,
Shardae

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