In this second episode of Kalliope Archives, Teresa Diaferio reads an excerpt from 'The Substance: From Numbers to Names and Signs,' following the article's core principle that there is a difference between seeing and observing: the piece does not merely present images, it teaches how to read them as coded systems. Using the film as a worked example, the article shows how meanings are scattered across names and naming practices, the presence and performance of actors, calibrated color choices, on-screen signs and signage, recurring symbols, numerical markers, and other visual-textual cues that structure identity and visibility in the spectacle. This reading highlights how shifting from numbers to names reconfigures status and recognition, how signs and media text script roles, and how a precise color grammar organizes perception-inviting the listener to observe, not just see, and to decode the film's many messages before continuing with the full article by Piter Principi and Maria Beatrice Quartu, on medouses.com

In this episode of Kalliope Archives, produced by MEDOUSES, podcaster and official voice Teresa Diaferio reads Maria Beatrice Quartu's evocative essay The Moon and Time. The piece explores the ancient and profound connection between lunar cycles and the feminine, tracing how the Moon has shaped humanity's perception of time, spirituality, and collective imagination. From prehistoric artifacts to goddess archetypes, the narrative reveals the Moon as both a sacred calendar and a symbol of introspection, fertility, and transformation.

This is the editorial and podcast extension of Medouses.com, our cultural and creative platform exploring mythology, arts, and contemporary thought. The podcast is curated by Teresa Diaferio, bringing new perspectives and voices into our project. This teaser beta offers a first look into our upcoming series, inviting listeners to follow us as we expand Medouses into audio storytelling.