Greek Mythology isn't just a collection of ancient stories featuring captivating gods, heroes, and monsters. These myths continue to impact our lives in ways we couldn't even imagine! Young listeners will love hearing about how Greek Mythology lives on in their everyday lives. This podcast is hosted, written and produced by a high school student with the goal of sharing his love of Greek Mythology with other students.
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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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Tales of the Night Sky | Greek & Roman Star Myths
Bibi Jacob, Geoff Chong. A Monkeybird Production
Original audio drama with spectacular soundscapes, based on the Greco-Roman myths behind the constellations. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob, these moving and sometimes humorous tales, brim with tragedy, injustice, and violence.
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Short summaries and readings of classical mythology (Hercules, Atlantis, Trojan War, etc.) Email: LegendaryPassages@gmail.com
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RE-AIR: Conversations: A Most Sophoclean Prophecy, Women & Wordplay in Sophocles’ Trachiniae w/ Amy Pistone
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This episode originally aired in the spring of 2022. Liv speaks with returning guest Amy Pistone who specializing in Sophoclean tragedy. Amy shares some of the complexities hidden within the Trachiniae and they discuss Sophoclean prophecies (ie., the origin of Never Trust the Oracle). Follow Amy on Twitter. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve a…
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The Gift Of Prometheus: Holiday Spirit Has A Story
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Have you ever wondered about the origin of holiday spirit? In this special holiday episode, we discover the mythological roots of winter holiday traditions. Hosted, Written and Produced By Cole S.
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S3 E5 Laelaps: The Constellation of Canis Major
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Laelaps, Europa’s yellow dog, has forgotten what love is, until Procris enters his life. His devotion to her will lead him to some unexpected places in this heartbreaking tale of loyalty and treachery. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Narrated by Sandy Bernard. Featuring Rufo Quintavalle as Minos and Zelda Ri…
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RE-AIR: Holiday Special: Battle of the Bastards, Who's The Worst? Theseus vs. Jason
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Because it only seemed right, here's a holiday re-airing of 2022's inaugural Battle of the Bastards. (Yes, Michaela and I will make this an annual thing!) It's that time of year when I can't fathom writing another heavily researched script so here's me breaking down Theseus vs. Jason, mostly from memory. Who is the worst? Will the results be 50/50?…
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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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[VIDEO EDITION] From Ancient Trickery to Modern Technology: The Dangerous Trojan Horse Virus Has A Story
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Have you ever wondered what a "Trojan Horse" is? In this episode, we discover the mythological roots of one of the most dangerous computer viruses. Hosted, Written and Produced By Cole S.
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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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Harvest of Gratitude: Thanksgiving Feasts Have A Story
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Have you ever wondered about Thanksgiving? In this special Thanksgiving episode, we discover the mythological roots of the family and food fueled feasts. Hosted, Written and Produced By Cole S.De către C-Stop Productions
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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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From Ancient Greek Warrior to Modern Superhero: Wonder Woman Has A Story
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Have you ever wondered about Wonder Women's backstory? In this episode, we discover the mythological roots of the Amazonian princess turned superhero. Hosted, Written and Produced By Cole S.De către C-Stop Productions
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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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