A unique view of mythology ... Imagine: Ancient Greek gods in the modern world ... Were the Greek gods no more than myths? Modern scholars say so. What if they're wrong? ... Join best selling author and mythologist Patrick Garner as he explores the Greek gods — Zeus, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Athena, Poseidon, Ares and many others — and offers rare insights into who these divine beings were — and uniquely, what became of them! Heard in more than 188 countries, Garner's Greek Mythology is n ...
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We are talking about Zeus this time. Cover art photo provided by Samuel Zeller on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@samuelzeller
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Reference book for season one: Percy Jackson and the Greek gods Reference books for season two: percy jackson and the Greek heroes.
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Janell Rhiannon draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of Greek mythology and history to craft her adult mythology series, The Homeric Chronicles. She shares her indepth research in every episode of the Greek Mythology Retold Podcast. Discover the delightful surprises that breathe fresh life into both well-known and obscure figures of the Trojan War era. Join Janell Rhiannon on a transformative odyssey, where the echoes of ancient Greek history harmonize with the enchantment of Greek myth.
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Paul Bianchi sits down with his best friend and comedic writing partner Sarah Oliver to teach her everything there is to know about Greek Mythology. New Episodes released every other Wednesday.
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Rediscover the myths of the ancient Greeks through the plants and landscapes that shaped them. Meet the wildflowers, herbs, and trees of the Mediterranean and discover the ancient Greek myths that honor them. Wander ancient Greek temples, groves, and wild sanctuaries that have been celebrated for thousands of years. And come to understand Greek myth and culture not just as stories created by humans, but as traditions growing from the landscape itself: rooted in Mediterranean soil and nourish ...
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Hi! This is Nilay. I just wanted to do something to spend my time and I came up with this. I love these greek stories so here I am reciting my favorite stories which I have read. The versions which I will tell make the most sense to me but there will be thousands of other versions. The first few episodes will be regarding the greek gods and later on I will cover some of my favourite Greek Heroes stories. So this is Nilay and I love this stuff
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The most entertaining and enraging stories from mythology told casually, contemporarily, and (let's be honest) sarcastically. Greek and Roman gods did some pretty weird (and awful) things. Gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between. Regular episodes every Tuesday, conversations with authors and scholars or readings of ancient epics every Friday.
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Conversations: What Makes a Serial Killer, Mythological or Otherwise? w/ Debbie Felton
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Liv speaks with Dr Debbie Felton about serial killers of the ancient world, both mythological and otherwise. Plus, monsters and monstrosity... Find more from Debbie here, including links to the books mentioned, and the Ancient Monsters Blog here. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or…
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EP 63: Nyx, The Darkest Goddess
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Send us a text Nyx. the goddess of night, appeared before the Olympic gods, even before the Titans. Her progeny were almost all beings of terror and dread, and included Doom, Death, Sleep, Dreams, Blame, Misery, The Fates, Retribution, Old Age and Strife. Yet as terrifying as her family was, civilization may have resulted from their enforcement of …
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Battle of the Bastards: Achilles v Odysseus w/ Hermes Michaela
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In a special, rambley holiday episode, Liv and Michaela look at who was worst Achilles or Odysseus? CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the pod…
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Can You Talk About the Cats in Greece? Another Q&A
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Liv answers more listener questions, from cats in both modern and ancient Greece to Hera's attempted coup and everything in between. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing. Attributions and licensing info…
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The Oh So Disjointed Life of Helen of Sparta, and Hekate in the Haida Gwaii (Q&A)
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Liv answers listener questions about Helen, the trouble with translations, pesky personification deities, and more. The episodes referenced were with guest Maciej Paprocki. Submit a question for a future Q&A here. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential…
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RE-AIR: Conversations: From Homer, With Love… The Evolution of Oral Storytelling w Dr Joe
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Due to a cough that Liv just cannot seem to shake, part two of the Q&A episodes will be coming next week. Instead, today enjoy a favourite episode from earlier this year. This episode originally aired on April 19, 2024. Liv is joined by Joel Christensen to talk all things oral storytelling, the tradition, theories on its origins, and how the Iliad …
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Musical Epics, a Reincarnation of Sappho, and Kaos... Your Questions, My Answers
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Liv answers listener questions about all things ancient and a handful of modern things that feature the ancient world... Submit your questions for future Q&A episodes and segments here. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I refere…
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Conversations: How Women Became Poets, Gender History in Greek Literature w/ Emily Hauser
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Liv speaks with author Emily Hauser about her book How Women Became Poets. They look at women in Greek myth, literature, etymology, and, very specifically, the long and arduous history of women 'poets' in Greek literature. Plus, a sneak peak at Emily's next work: Mythica/Penelope's Bones. Find more from Emily here. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths i…
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RE-AIR: But What About Rome?! Roman Mythology & the Great Mother Cybele
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Naturally, as soon as Liv was ready to get settled in Toronto, she came down with a terrible cold and sounds half human half lawnmower, so today we're bringing you a little more ancient Rome, since it's all the rage right now. Liv dives (or perhaps wades into the shallows) of Roman mythology and religion, and tells the story of how the Phrygian god…
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Ancient History Fangirl: A Day at the Gladiatorial Games
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In celebration of Gladiator II (and because it's a great episode), today's episode comes to us from Ancient History Fangirl's archive. We give you... A day in the Gladiatorial Games. See the original show notes and find more from Ancient History Fangirl here. Join us as we travel back in time to the amphitheatre of Capua—mainland Italy's largest am…
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When the Threat of a Woman Threatens to Take Down the Patriarchy, A Reading from Medusa
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A reading from Liv's new piece on Medusa, from the collection Medusa, New & Ancient Greek Tales, available now from Flame Tree Press. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing. Attributions and licensing inf…
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Conversations: From the Mythical to the Very Real, Ancient Women in Power w/ Stephanie McCarter
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Liv speaks with Stephanie McCarter, whose was last on the show to talk about her recent translation of Ovid's Metamorphoses, this time it's all about ancient women in power, both the historical, the mythical, and the details somewhere in between. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or…
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RE-AIR: Independent, Industrious, Badass & Brave, the Heroine of Greek Myth, Arcadian Atalanta
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This episode originally aired March 22, 2022. Atalanta: the heroine of ancient Greece. Or, was it heroines? There are two Atalantas, sometimes conflated into one, other times separate. One fought the Calydonian boar, wrestled Peleus, and generally kicked ass. The other lost a foot race, distracted by a golden apple. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths …
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RE-AIR: Conversations: The Intersection of Magic & Medicine, Women as Medica in the Ancient World w/ Dr. Christie Vogler
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This episode originally aired in March of 2022. Liv was joined by Dr Christie Vogler who talks about women of the Roman world who practiced medicine, in varied forms, and how these women were seen and understood in the wider Roman world. Follow Christie on Twitter and check out her podcast, Movies We Dig (where Liv has been a three time guest!). At…
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