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Radio 3,1 min

The exceedingly powerful women of legend and folklore

Free Thinking

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The exceedingly powerful women of legend and folklore. The author Naomi Alderman describes Anath, sister of Jehovah, who “bathed her feet in the blood of her enemies”. Recorded as a Free Thinking conversation with Margaret Atwood as part of Radio 3's 70th birthday celebrations. Photo credit: Justine Stoddard

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