Shapeshifter, Seductress, Phantom: The Many Faces of Empusa

Who was Empusa,  the terrifying, shape-shifting figure whispered about in the night by the ancient Greeks? In this episode, we dive into the haunting mythology of Empusa, a spirit of Hecate said to stalk travelers and seduce men, appearing with a single brass leg and the power to transform at will. But beyond the fearsome imagery, Empusa reveals deeper truths about the ancient psyche: the dangers of unchecked desire, the power of feminine mystery, and the ways societies projected their fears onto women and the night. 

We’ll explore her place in Greek myth, her connection to Hecate, and how she reflects larger archetypes of shadow and transformation that still resonate today. This is not just a story of monsters, but of the human soul wrestling with shadow, temptation, and the unknown.