The Femme Fatale, a Universal Myth
From The Last Show with David Cooper by David Cooper
May 2, 2026 · 11 min · Season 3 · Episode 1022
About this episode
Anthropology professor William Jankowiak discusses the concept of the 'femme fatale' as a universal myth related to the fear of romantic deception.
Anthropology professor William Jankowiak reveals that the 'femme fatale' might be a universal myth driven by the fear of romantic deception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: David Cooper
Guest: William Jankowiak
Topics covered
- femme fatale
- myth
- romantic deception
- anthropology
- gender roles
Keywords
- femme fatale
- universal myth
- romantic deception
- anthropology
- William Jankowiak
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