Lore 293: Mother Knows Best

Figures from folklore are often one-dimensional. But if the popularity of this particular woman tells us anything, it's that legends can sometimes become more powerful than real life people. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelp : Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE , and get on your way to being your best self. Squarespace : Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. Quince : Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands. Visit Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. PBS & Ken Burns "The American Revolution" : Go deep into the American Revolution in this brand new documentary from Ken Burns. Stream now on the PBS app. ————————— To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads @ lorepodcast.com with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com. Or go to:  https://advertising.libsyn.com/lore ————————— ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.