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Medea was a Greek mythological figure who avenged her husband’s betrayal by slaying their children. The story of La Llorona is that of a weeping woman who drowns her children in order to be with the man she loves, but later must wander, weeping, for all eternity. Coatlicue is the Aztec goddess who birthed the moon, stars, and Huitzilopochtli, the god of the sun and war. In one legend, her children tear her to shreds.
Penned by Cherrie Moraga, The Hungry Woman: A Mexican Medea magically weaves together these mythical figures with aspects of modern Native American, chicana, and lesbian cultural identities. Set in post-revolutionary Phoenix, this fast moving production reveals thematic commonalities in diverse historical cultures that are impactful today.
Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 18, at Lyceum Theatre, 901 South Forest Mall in Tempe. Performances continue through Sunday, October 26. Tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for seniors, ASU faculty, and $8 for students. Visit www.herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/events or call 480-965-6447.
Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Starts: Oct. 17. Continues through Oct. 26, 2014
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