Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! A Greek & Roman Mythology Podcast
228 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2.5K ratingsThe 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. This isn't your average storytelling podcast: Liv focuses on Greek and Roman mythology's (mis)treatment of women, the insane things the gods did, and the all around incredible minds of the ancient world. I mean, how did they come up with this stuff? Gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between.
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XXXIX: The Iliad's Finale, Hector & the Wrath of Achilles
October 10, 2018 15:40 - 35 minutesIt's finale here (kind of), the final episode of the Iliad. Achilles is furious and heartbroken, and he's taking it out on Hector. Plus, the gods weigh in once again as the war comes crashing to it's finale. While the Iliad is over, there is one final episode of the Trojan War still coming. A certain horse is still missing. A general mythology warning: far too many Greek myths involve assaulting women. I'm sorry, that's just the way it is. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/o...
XXXIX: Hector & the Wrath of Achilles, the Iliad's Finale
October 10, 2018 15:40 - 33 minutes - 38.6 MBAchilles is furious and heartbroken, and he's taking it out on Hector. The gods weigh in once again as this epic war comes crashing to it's finale. 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. Sources: The Iliad, translated by Stephen Mitchell. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sourc...
Mini Myth: Pygmalion & Galatea, the Gross Origins of My Fair Lady
September 27, 2018 16:00 - 8 minutes - 9.55 MBPygmalion and Galatea, it's super weird and creepy but also the origin of My Fair Lady and, yes, She's All That! 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. Sources: The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield, The Greek Myths by Robert Graves. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/so...
Mini Myth: Ixion, Cloud-lover Extraordinnaire
September 20, 2018 14:25 - 9 minutes - 10.8 MBIxion... A bad dude who wanted what he couldn't have and was given something very different in it's place. Plus, the origin of centaurs! 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. Sources: The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield, The Greek Myths by Robert Graves. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found...
XXXVIII: The Iliad, Part 10, Patroclus, Patroclus, Patroclus
September 11, 2018 17:47 - 34 minutesIn part ten of the telling of the Iliad, I give you a little recap on the major players to keep you all from getting too confused, and things get dark for our beloved Greeks... A general mythology warning: far too many Greek myths involve assaulting women. I'm sorry, that's just the way it is. 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. Sources: The Iliad, translated by Stephen Mitchell. Theme music t...
XXXVIII: Patroclus, Patroclus, Patroclus (The Iliad Part Ten)
September 11, 2018 17:47 - 32 minutes - 37.1 MBThings get dark for our beloved Greeks... *sigh* Patroclus. 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. Sources: The Iliad, translated by Stephen Mitchell. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
XXXVII: Hera & Zeus' Dysfunctional Relationship (The Iliad Part Nine)
August 28, 2018 16:22 - 26 minutes - 30.9 MBHector is using his god-power to break down the walls, and Poseidon decides he needs to insert himself on behalf of the Greeks. Hera, meanwhile, realizes the key to success is an intricate seduction of her husband. Things are getting dicey for the Greeks. 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. Sources: The Iliad, translated by Stephen Mitchell. ...
XXXVII: The Iliad, Part 9, Hera & Zeus' Dysfunctional Relationship
August 28, 2018 16:22 - 29 minutesIt's part nine of the Trojan War, and things are getting dicey for the Greeks. Hector is using his god-power to break down the walls, and Poseidon decides he needs to insert himself on behalf of the Greeks. Hera, meanwhile, realizes the key to success is an intricate seduction of her husband. A general mythology warning: far too many Greek myths involve assaulting women. I'm sorry, that's just the way it is. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferenti...
XXXVI: The Beginning of the End of the Beginning (The Iliad Part Eight)
August 07, 2018 16:19 - 29 minutes - 33.4 MBEris gets involved in the war, it's a real thrill, and Achilles continues to be a jerk. Paris is a dink, and Hector and Odysseus are kickass. 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. Sources: The Iliad, translated by Stephen Mitchell. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-att...
XXXVI: The Iliad, Part 8, the Beginning of the End of the Beginning
August 07, 2018 16:19 - 31 minutesIt's part eight of the Iliad/Trojan War and things are really starting to heat up! Eris gets involved (LOVE Eris), and Achilles continues to be a jerk. Paris is a dink, and Hector and Odysseus are kick ass. Things are getting feisty over in Troy! A general mythology warning: far too many Greek myths involve assaulting women. I'm sorry, that's just the way it is. 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 th...
XXXV: When Women Revolt, Aristophanes' Lysistrata
July 24, 2018 14:36 - 32 minutes - 36.8 MBWhat would happen if all the women banded together to go on a sex strike? Would they be able to stop a war they don't believe in? Would it be hilarious? Absolutely. 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. Sources: Lysistrata and Other Plays, by Aristophanes, translated by Alan H. Sommerstein. Attributions and licensing information for music used...
XXXIV: The Iliad, Part 7, Return of Achilles (Sort Of)
July 11, 2018 14:27 - 29 minutesThe Trojan War wages on. The gods involve themselves in the action once more, and surprise surprise, it doesn't go well for the humans. There's only one man that can save the Greeks now, Achilles! Too bad he's a little jerk. A general mythology warning: far too many Greek myths involve assaulting women. I'm sorry, that's just the way it is. 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. Sources: The Ilia...
XXXIV: Return of Achilles, Sort Of (The Iliad Part Seven)
July 11, 2018 14:27 - 25 minutes - 29.4 MBThe Trojan War wages on. The gods involve themselves in the action once more, and surprise surprise, it doesn't go well for the humans. 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. Sources: The Iliad, translated by Stephen Mitchell; The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found ...
XXXIII: Hector of Troy, A Pretty Decent Dude (The Iliad Part Six)
June 26, 2018 14:56 - 24 minutes - 27.8 MBMore of Diomedes' madness, and a day in the life of Hector, warrior prince of Troy, 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. Sources: The Iliad, translated by Stephen Mitchell. Sponsor: Sudio headphones: https://goo.gl/SKpK3n Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attribution...
XXXIII: The Iliad, Part 6, Hector of Troy, A Pretty Decent Dude
June 26, 2018 14:56 - 30 minutesThe Trojan War is back and better (not really) than ever! In this episode, we return to the humans affected by the war, the gods are chilling out for a brief moment. There's more of Diomedes' madness, and a delving into a day in the life of Hector, the mostly good guy on the side of the Trojans. Plus! I tell you about how I saw Stephen Fry's Mythos show. A general mythology warning: far too many Greek myths involve assaulting women. I'm sorry, that's just the way it is. Given it's fiction, an...
Mini Myth: Orpheus, Chronos & Why You Shouldn’t Try to Figure Out the Chronology of Greek Myths
June 14, 2018 15:33 - 13 minutes - 16 MBThe Orphic Tradition is a weird, weird thing that includes the god of Time himself, Chronos (not, you know, Cronus/Kronus). Plus, don't try to understand the chronology of Greek mythology. 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. Sources: Classical Mythology, Eighth Edition, Mark P.O. Morford & Robert J. Lenardon. Attributions and licens...
XXXII: The Immortal and Dysfunctional Family of the Gods (The Iliad Part Five)
June 05, 2018 13:27 - 23 minutes - 26.3 MBFlashback to the birth of Aeneas and the affair between his parents Anchises and Aphrodite. Plus, as usual, the gods made the war far, far worse for the humans. 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. Sources: The Iliad, translated by Stephen Mitchell, Classical Mythology, Eighth Edition, Mark P.O. Morford, Robert J. Lenardon, and The Greek Myths...
XXXII: The Iliad, Part 5, the Immortal and Dysfunctional Family of the Gods
June 05, 2018 13:27 - 29 minutesIt's back to the Trojan War! In this episode we cover the birth of Aeneas and the affair between his parents Anchises and Aphrodite, as well as the ways the gods made the war far, far worse for the humans. Thanks, gods! A general mythology warning: far too many Greek myths involve assaulting women. I'm sorry, that's just the way it is. 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. Sources: The Iliad, tr...
XXXI: Arachne & Medusa, What Did They Really Do to You, Athena?
May 22, 2018 15:05 - 27 minutes - 31.9 MBArachne has the nerve to out-spin the goddess Athena, and Medusa, well Medusa's crime is simply being around a god. 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. Sources: Ovid's Metamorphoses, translated by Allen Mandelbaum. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. ...
XXX: The Achaeans, Infinity War (The Iliad Part Four)
May 09, 2018 15:03 - 30 minutes - 34.6 MBThe wrath of Diomedes (he's something else), and his encounters with Aeneas, Aphrodite, Athena, and Apollo. It's gory and god-filled! 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. Sources: The Iliad, translated by Stephen Mitchell and The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found...
XXX: The Iliad, Part 4, The Achaeans, Infinity War
May 09, 2018 15:03 - 32 minutesIt's part four of the Trojan War/Iliad series! In this episode we cover the wrath of Diomedes (he's nuts) and his encounters with Aeneas, Aphrodite, Athena, and Apollo. It's a gory and god-filled episode, friends! A general mythology warning: far too many Greek myths involve assaulting women. I'm sorry, that's just the way it is. 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. Sources: The Iliad, translat...
XXIX: The Iliad, Part 3, Athena vs. Aphrodite (Kind Of)
April 18, 2018 16:06 - 29 minutesThe Trojan War continues with the results of the oath sworn by Paris and Menelaus, some godly intervention and drama, and, finally, an actual battle! A general mythology warning: far too many Greek myths involve assaulting women. I'm sorry, that's just the way it is. 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. Sources: The Iliad, translated by Stephen Mitchell and The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield. ...
XXIX: Athena vs. Aphrodite, Kind Of (The Iliad Part Three)
April 18, 2018 16:06 - 25 minutes - 27.6 MBResults of the oath sworn by Paris and Menelaus, some godly intervention and drama, and, finally, an actual battle! 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. Sources: The Iliad, translated by Stephen Mitchell and The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield. Sponsor: Sudio headphones: https://goo.gl/SKpK3n Attributions and licensing information for music ...
XXVIII: Vineyards and Doves, the Armies of the Trojan War (The Iliad Part Two)
April 03, 2018 14:21 - 25 minutes - 28.1 MBThe Greeks go on and on planning their approach and the Trojans prepare for the Greek's attack. It's more excited than it sounds, I swear. So many vineyards and doves. 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. Sponsor: Sudio headphones: https://goo.gl/SKpK3n Sources: The Iliad, translated by Stephen Mitchell and The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield...
XXVIII: The Iliad, Part 2, Vineyards and Doves, the Armies of the Trojan War
April 03, 2018 14:21 - 29 minutesIn Part II of the Iliad/Trojan War series, we get a little closer to actual war! The Greeks work out their plan of approach, and the Trojans prepare for the Greek's attack. A general mythology warning: far too many Greek myths involve assaulting women. I'm sorry, that's just the way it is. 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. Sources: The Iliad, translated by Stephen Mitchell and The Greek Myt...
XXVII: Don't be Awful, or, the Curse on the House of Atreus
March 20, 2018 15:22 - 28 minutes - 32.9 MBWhat makes Agamemnon and Menelaus tick? There's a curse on the House of Atreus: Pelops, Myrtilus, Atreus, Thyestes, and Aegisthus, so much awful s**t. 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. Sources: Classical Mythology, Morford and Lenardon, and The Greek Myths, Robin Waterfield. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podc...
XXVI: Achilles & Agamemnon, the Real Housewives of the Trojan War (The Iliad, Part One)
March 06, 2018 15:28 - 27 minutes - 31.2 MBWe're in it now. Achilles and Agamemnon have a major spat over a prize (read: a woman). The gods are called in to settle things, and everyone gets a little dramatic. 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. Sources: Homer's Iliad, translated by Stephen Mitchell. Honorary mention: the Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Attributions and licensin...
XXVI: The Iliad, Part 1: Achilles & Agamemnon, the Real Housewives of the Trojan War
March 06, 2018 15:28 - 29 minutesPart one of the Iliad/Trojan War series. Achilles and Agamemnon have a dramatic spat over a prize (read: a woman). The gods are called in to settle things, and everyone gets a little dramatic. A general mythology warning: far too many Greek myths involve assaulting women. I'm sorry, that's just the way it is. 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. Sources: The Iliad, translated by Stephen Mitche...
XXV: Aphrodite, Sometimes Good, Sometimes Bad, Always Naked
February 20, 2018 17:15 - 21 minutes - 25 MBAphrodite finds Adonis super hot, too. She's married to Hephaestus but she'd rather be chained to a bed with Ares. 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. Sources: The Gods of the Greeks, by C. Kerenyi; The Greek Myths, by Robin Waterford, and The Metamorphoses, by Ovid and translated by Allen Mandelbaum. Attributions and licensing information f...
Mini Myth: Pyramus and Thisbe, the OG Star-Crossed Lovers
February 14, 2018 16:52 - 7 minutes - 8.95 MBPyramus and Thisbe, an Ovidian Shakespearean romance. 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. Sources: Ovid's Metamorphoses translated by Allen Mandelbaum. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informat...
XXIV: They're Not So Awful After All, Ancient Greek Women in Herodotus' History
February 06, 2018 16:50 - 29 minutes - 34 MBThe ancient Greeks weren't all gods and monsters. Herodotus was the world's first historian, he travelled the region writing down stories of the recent past. We discuss how he accounts for some of the most famous myths of the Greek world, and some of the badass women he wrote about. 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. Sources: The Landmark He...
XXIII: When a Seer Tells You to Kill Your Daughter, Just, Don't (Trojan War Origins Part Two)
January 24, 2018 17:09 - 22 minutes - 26.1 MBParis and Helen jet off to Troy leaving Helen's husband more than a little peeved. Agamemnon puts together an expedition to Troy, and there are some familial hiccoughs. 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. Sources: The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: myth...
XXIII: Trojan War Origins Pt. 2 When a Seer Tells You to Kill Your Daughter, Just, Don't
January 24, 2018 17:09 - 25 minutesIt’s the most famous war of history, and mythology. But there’s more to the story of the Trojan War than the war itself. It’s origins are complex, and stories in their own right. Part two of the origin of the Trojan War covers Paris and Helen who jet off toward Troy leaving Helen's husband peeved, and what happens when a Greek king feels wronged by a foreigner. Agamemnon puts together an expedition to Troy, and there are some hiccoughs. Special thanks to the book The Greek Myths by Robin Wate...
XXII: Trojan War Origins Pt. 1 One Mustn't Trust Mysterious, Inscribed, Shiny Fruit
January 09, 2018 14:47 - 33 minutesIt’s the most famous war of history, and mythology. But there’s more to the story of the Trojan War than the war itself. It’s origins are complex, and stories in their own right. Part one of the Origin of the Trojan War covers the life of Peleus, his marriage to Thetis, and the birth of their son. And meanwhile, in Troy, a city in the east, the birth of an equally important baby takes place. This is the story of the births of Achilles and Paris, the war’s heroes, and of the Judgement of Paris...
XXII: One Mustn't Trust Mysterious, Inscribed, Shiny Fruit (Trojan War Origins Part One)
January 09, 2018 14:47 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBIt’s the most famous war of history and mythology, but there’s more to the story of the Trojan War than the war itself. Peleus marries the nymph Thetis, and their wedding is a s**tshow. Paris and Achilles are born. 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. Sources: The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield. Attributions and licensing information for mus...
XXI: Pandora had a Jar & the Snake-People of Early Athens
December 19, 2017 15:26 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBPandora is the first woman, and the one to ruin everything. Plus, the early people of Athens really had a thing for snakes. 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. Sources: The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. See acas...
XX: Prometheus, & the Other Origin of Species
December 12, 2017 16:23 - 25 minutes - 23 MBForethought and Afterthought are brothers and they're here to create humanity. What could go wrong? this is the story of Prometheus, Epimetheus, and a slab of clay. 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. Sources: The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbab...
XIX: Heracles (Hercules) A Star is Born (Heracles Part Four)
December 05, 2017 14:15 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBIn Heracles' final labours there’s more Cerberus, a replacement wife, and, you guessed it, more cows! A star really is born. Even if he killed his family. 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. Sources: The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sour...
XIX: Heracles (Hercules) Part Four, a Star is Born
December 05, 2017 14:15 - 25 minutesIn the conclusion to this Heracles (Hercules) series of episodes, we finish off the final labours in what are famously (and descriptively) referred to as “The Twelve Labours of Heracles”. There’s more Cerberus, a replacement wife, and, you guessed it, more cows! A general mythology warning: far too many Greek myths involve assaulting women. I'm sorry, that's just the way it is. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referen...
XVIII: Heracles (Hercules) Part Three, Can He Go the Distance?
November 28, 2017 14:47 - 30 minutesIt’s part three of the Heracles/Hercules series! The next few of Heracles’ labours are detailed, including a little background on everyone’s favourite DC superhero, Wonder Woman. Spoilers: it’s not what you saw in the movie. There's also a very nifty use of a cup. You'll learn something, I'm sure. A general mythology warning: far too many Greek myths involve assaulting women. I'm sorry, that's just the way it is. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as defe...
XVIII: Heracles (Hercules) Can He Go the Distance? (Heracles Part Three)
November 28, 2017 14:47 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MBMore of Heracles' labours, more comparisons to Disney, and a nifty use of a very large cup. Heracles has truly got it going on. 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. Sources: The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield. Theme music from is "Xenobiological Forest" by Komiku from It's Time for Adventure and is licensed via Creative Commons and is Public...
XVII: Heracles (Hercules) Part Two, the Gospel Truth
November 14, 2017 15:30 - 29 minutesIn part two of our adventure into the story of Heracles/Hercules, we cover his first six tasks. Hercules sure was a hero, but maybe a bit less fun than the Disney version. Special thanks to the book The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield for the help on this episode. A general mythology warning: far too many Greek myths involve assaulting women. I'm sorry, that's just the way it is. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I refer...
XVII: Heracles (Hercules) the Gospel Truth (Heracles Part Two)
November 14, 2017 15:30 - 26 minutes - 24 MBHeracles and his first six labours. He sure was a hero, but there's a lot more work and a lot less fun than the Disney version. 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. Sources: The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. See ...
Mini Myth: Artemis, the Goddess Who Takes No Man's S**t
November 10, 2017 14:27 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBArtemis and Actaeon: one of the most famous run-ins between a goddess and a mortal. Actaeon learns that he should not mess with Artemis, goddess of the hunt, animals, and most importantly, protectress of girls. 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 podcast can be found here: ...
XVI: Heracles (Hercules), Zero to Hero, Just Like That (Heracles Part One)
November 07, 2017 14:27 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThink you know the story of Hercules? You may well be mistaken. His true origins are exposed... and compared to the Disney movie. 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. Sources: The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. Se...
XVI: Heracles (Hercules), Zero to Hero, Just Like That
November 07, 2017 14:27 - 30 minutesThink you know the story of Hercules? You may well be mistaken. This week is part one of the story of Heracles (Hercules, in the Roman). We delve into his true origins, and compare that to the classic Disney movie. Special thanks to the book The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield for the help on this episode. A general mythology warning: far too many Greek myths involve assaulting women. I'm sorry, that's just the way it is. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm no...
XV: An Ancient Greek Monster Mash
October 31, 2017 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThis Halloween special is a collection of ancient Greece's most famous, and most obscure, monsters! The Greeks invented some pretty crazy, and some pretty famous, monsters. Lots of snakes and lots of females. 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 podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.c...
Mini Myth: Goddess Hecate, Work Thy Will!
October 27, 2017 14:23 - 8 minutes - 9.52 MBHecate, Queen Witch, goddess of witchcraft, magic, ghosts, and necromancy, she's the queen of Halloween! The origin of Hecate, the badass female who was about as powerful as they get. 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 podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attri...
XIV: Double, Double, Toil & Trouble, Jason'll Burn & the Children Bubble
October 24, 2017 14:02 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBMedea, the character most famous for being downright insane. Her story, and the play by Euripides, is one of the most bloody and violent of all of Greek mythology. It's also one of the few that treat women as humans. What a coincidence. 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. Sources: Medea, by Euripides and translated by John Davie. Attribution...
Mini Myth: Orpheus, Eurydice, & the Importance of Following Underworld Instructions
October 20, 2017 14:35 - 8 minutes - 9.29 MBWe travel deep into the Underworld with Orpheus and Eurydice. There's tragic death, quests to the gods of the dead, and repeated tragic deaths... 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 podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. See acast.com/privacy for...