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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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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Behind Every ‘Great’ Man… Metis, Thetis, and the Power of Prophecy
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The stories of Zeus and two goddesses defined by prophecies and patriarchy. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monste…
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Conversations: They Weren't Always F***able, the History of Sirens & Harpies w/ Dr Ryan Denson
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Liv speaks with returning guest, the Sea Monster Guy Ryan Denson, about the history and transformation of Sirens and Harpies. Find more from Ryan on Twitter/X. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: far too many Greek …
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Greek Myth is So Much More Than Terrible Gods and Misogynist Monsters
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What makes a myth, and what does that mean? Liv looks at mythology as a concept and the sources that shared it with us. 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 m…
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RE-AIR: Conversations: Beware of the Splash Zone! Gladiators in the Greek World w/ Alexandra Sills
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This episode originally aired in September 2023. Liv speaks with Alexandra Sills who studies spectacle! and, specifically: when Gladiators went to Greece... They talk mythologizing gladiatorial games, adapting things (splash zone!) and even, the evidence for women fighting in games. Read more from Alexandra at Bad Ancient and Working Classicists. H…
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Hermes Homerica: They're Making an Odyssey Movie & We Have Thoughts
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In a special New Years Eve episode, Michaela and Liv discuss the news that Christopher Nolan is making an adaptation of the Odyssey... For the first time, this was recorded in person so the audio isn't ideal but there will be video available on the podcast's YouTube in the next couple of days. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given …
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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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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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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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