Women & Mythology guides women on a journey to rediscover their selves through the power of myths, fairy tales, and folktales. Led by Comparative Mythologist Maria Souza, this work deepens women’s mythic sensibility, the inner capacity to perceive life through symbol, story, and ancestral wisdom. Together, we explore tales centred on the feminine, uncovering archetypes, motifs, and symbols that offer profound insight, healing, and direction for modern life.
Courses and Workshops
Immerse yourself in the transformative world of myths through our classes and courses. Join our community of women in intimate spaces where we explore the depths of these stories and their relevance to our lives.
Our classes are designed to inspire and awaken your imagination, while providing a space for personal exploration and reflection. You will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for mythology and personal growth.
Through our programs and workshops, you will gain a deeper understanding of the symbolism and meaning behind ancient stories, and how they can provide guidance and insight on your own journey.
Join us and discover the healing power of mythology.
Women and Mythology Podcast
Women and Mythology is a soulful exploration of myth as a living force in our contemporary lives. This podcast sits at the intersection of ancestral stories, feminine wisdom, and creative awakening.
In Season 1, I tell ancestral myths and fairy tales, followed by rich symbolic commentary. In Season 2, I’m joined by mythologists from around the world, weaving conversations that awaken the soul and call you back to your deepest self.
If you’re longing to live with more meaning, beauty, and connection to the old wisdom, this is for you. Welcome to the mythic life!
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Women and Mythology Podcast is part of the Joseph Campbell Foundation MythMakerâ„ Podcast Network.
Mentorship Programs
Explore two distinctive mentorship paths crafted to infuse your creative work with the timeless wisdom of myths. These programs are tailored to guide you in harnessing archetypes, symbols, and storytelling to enrich your personal or professional endeavors. Each mentorship offers a unique focus, ensuring alignment with your goals while fostering growth, creativity, and a deep connection to mythological insights. Whether you’re developing a storytelling framework or enhancing facilitation skills, these programs provide the support and tools needed to bring your vision to life.
About Maria Souza
Maria Souza is a Comparative Mythologist, Poet, Educator, and Narrative Therapy Practitioner whose work explores the enduring relevance of myth, symbol, and story in contemporary life. Drawing from the fields of mythology, history, depth psychology, and spirituality, she offers a multidisciplinary approach to understanding ancient narratives and their significance for modern life.
She holds a postgraduate degree in Comparative Mythology from Instituto Dedalus, a Master’s degree in Ecology and Spirituality from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), and an Advanced Training Certificate in Applied Mythology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Her academic and professional work bridges scholarship and practice, supporting individuals and communities in engaging myth as a living tradition.
Maria’s journey into mythology began in 2008 during fieldwork in the Brazilian Amazon alongside Indigenous communities and deepened through advanced studies in the United Kingdom. Since then, she has dedicated her life to exploring how myths, fairy tales, and symbolic traditions illuminate the human experience and foster meaningful transformation.
With seven years of experience working with Indigenous and folk-based communities, as well as serving as a consultant for the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), Maria brings a distinctive perspective to cultural narratives, ancestral wisdom, and the sacred dimensions of storytelling and myth.
She is the author of Wild Daughters, a poetry collection that weaves together mythological motifs and ancient tales to explore women’s initiatory journeys, creativity, and the search for meaning in an increasingly fragmented world. Her essays and articles have been published by the Joseph Campbell Foundation, Womancraft Publishing Compendium: Too Much Woman, Thraidos Magazine, SlowDopa Magazine, and other publications.
Through courses, workshops, and mentorship programs, Maria guides women in cultivating mythic sensibility, deepening symbolic literacy, and integrating archetypal wisdom into their creative, personal, and professional lives.
She is also the host of the Women and Mythology podcast, part of the Joseph Campbell Foundation’s MythMakerâ„ Podcast Network, where she engages scholars, authors, and practitioners in conversations on the transformative power of myth in the modern world. Her work has been presented internationally through guest lectures, conferences, and educational institutions, including Schumacher College, the International Society of Mythology, The Mythologium Conference, Octave, and other organizations dedicated to mythic studies, storytelling, and the humanities.
