Episode 4 is about Saint Barbara, a maiden who was locked in a tower by her father. She's the patron saint of firefighters, Lebanon, lightning, mathematicians, and the Russian Missile Strategic Forces - among many other things. Find out why Saint Barbara is associated with explosions. Discover the pre-holiday festivals celebrated in her honour. Tune in to this episode to hear about Saint Barbara's connection to powerful Afro-Cuban deities and also to a Disney Princess.

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