Mavens of Misdeeds

The Ladies with Poisonous Hair--Elizabeth Ridgeway and Medusa

August 23, 2022 Jen and Yasmine Episode 29
The Ladies with Poisonous Hair--Elizabeth Ridgeway and Medusa
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Mavens of Misdeeds
The Ladies with Poisonous Hair--Elizabeth Ridgeway and Medusa
Aug 23, 2022 Episode 29
Jen and Yasmine

Elizabeth Ridgeway was known by those closest to her to have some serious character flaws, but many realized far too late the lengths she would go to to rid herself of those that irritated her in some way.  Jen kicks us off with 17th century apothecaries that provided many "cures" for common ailments via arsenic and other poisonous concoctions, but also provided people like Elizabeth a means to dispatch with those that did not meet her expectations via poisoning.  It was also rumored that she hid bottles of poison in her luscious locks!
Yasmine walks us through a well known lady cursed with a permanent bad hair day-Medusa. 

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Elizabeth Ridgeway was known by those closest to her to have some serious character flaws, but many realized far too late the lengths she would go to to rid herself of those that irritated her in some way.  Jen kicks us off with 17th century apothecaries that provided many "cures" for common ailments via arsenic and other poisonous concoctions, but also provided people like Elizabeth a means to dispatch with those that did not meet her expectations via poisoning.  It was also rumored that she hid bottles of poison in her luscious locks!
Yasmine walks us through a well known lady cursed with a permanent bad hair day-Medusa. 

We love to hear from our listeners!  Tell us what myths/lore/legends/paranormal/folktales/fables/fairy tales you would like to hear covered on the show.  Want to be a guest?  Let us know by connecting with us:


mavensofmisdeeds@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/MavensofMisdeeds/

https://www.instagram.com/mavensofmisdeeds/

Twitter:  @mavensmisdeeds

TikTok:  @mavensofmisdeeds

https://www.mavensofmisdeeds.com/