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.
…
continue reading
1
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.
…
continue reading
Short summaries and readings of classical mythology (Hercules, Atlantis, Trojan War, etc.) Email: LegendaryPassages@gmail.com
…
continue reading
1
Conversations: Performance and Gender Blending in Euripides w/ Sarah Olsen
1:05:31
1:05:31
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
1:05:31
Liv speaks with Sarah Olsen, editor of Queer Euripides, about performance and gender, and performing gender, in Euripides. Submit your questions to the quarterly Q&A episodes! 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 …
…
continue reading
Pasiphaë, Queen of Crete, pays the price when her husband breaks his oath to Poseidon and refuses to sacrifice the Cretan Bull. In a letter to her daughter, Ariadne, she explains the terrible events that lead to the birth of the Minotaur. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Featuring Rose Romain as Pasiphaë and Bibi Jacob as Ariadne. Sound and prod…
…
continue reading
1
Raging Misogynist or Original Social Justice Warrior? The Murky Life of Euripides
38:43
38:43
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
38:43
We have more of Euripides' work than either of the other tragedians combined and yet the details of his life, him as a real person composing real art, are frustratingly lacking. And when they're not lacking, they're often just slander or wild misunderstandings of history. Today we begin looking at the life and times of Euripides, the first BEST pla…
…
continue reading
1
Conversations: Women Are Wet & Spongy, the History of the Female Body w/ Prof Helen King
1:30:22
1:30:22
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
1:30:22
Liv speaks with Professor Helen King about her new book Immaculate Forms, and the history of the female body. From the ancient world (women were wet and spongy) to the more modern (Man Discovers Clitoris). Plus, Artemis and periods. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm…
…
continue reading
1
Euripides, Odysseus, and the Only Surviving Satyr Play (Cyclops Part 2)
29:52
29:52
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
29:52
Liv finishes telling the story of the only surviving Satyr play, Euripides' Cyclops and Euripides' take on Odysseus and Polyphemus...and a chorus of d*** swinging satyrs. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or mo…
…
continue reading
1
Liv Reads Quintus Smyrnaeus, The Fall of Troy (Final)
1:10:33
1:10:33
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
1:10:33
Liv reads the final books of the Fall of Troy, translated by AS Way. The final horrors of the war, and some satisfying bad luck for the Greeks on their way home... Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! This is not a standard narrative story episode, it's a reading of an ancient source, audiobook style. For regular…
…
continue reading
1
It Began With an STI, Origins of Athenian Theatre & Euripides’ Satyr Play, Cyclops
42:08
42:08
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
42:08
Liv looks at some of the more phallic origins of theatre (hint, it's very phallic) and retells the only surviving Satyr play, Euripides' Cyclops. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as defere…
…
continue reading
No, Euripides was not the first playwright but he was the first BEST playwright. Coming September 3rd, we're diving into the man himself, the world in which he wrote, and everything that made him unique (and joyfully weird)! Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. S…
…
continue reading
1
Liv Reads Quintus Smyrnaeus: The Fall of Troy, Part 10
1:09:20
1:09:20
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
1:09:20
Liv reads Book 12 and part of Book 13 of the Fall of Troy, translated by AS Way. The Greeks get a little divine help in the form of a follow wooden horse. It does not go well for the Trojans (or Sinon, or Laocoon). Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! This is not a standard narrative story episode, it's a reading…
…
continue reading
1
Sometimes You Just Stumble Into Something... More As to Your Qs
58:31
58:31
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
58:31
Surprise! Liv answers even more listener questions because there were too many and they were too good. Remember you can submit your question for the next Q&A episode(s) anytime at mythsbaby.com/questions Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and …
…
continue reading
1
The Best Answers Are Ridiculously Long Winded & Detailed in Historical Context... Answers (Q&A 2)
1:20:55
1:20:55
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
1:20:55
Liv answers more listener questions, featuring myth, history, and lots of educated rambling! Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! 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…
…
continue reading
1
Is it Sappho, Sappho, or Psappho? Answering All Your Burning Questions (Q&A 1)
1:01:13
1:01:13
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
1:01:13
Liv answers listener questions, featuring myth, history, and a little bit about ancient Greek dialects! More questions will be answered on Friday's episode. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm no…
…
continue reading
1
Conversations: Real Men Compete Naked, the Ancient Olympics w/ Alexandra Sills
1:23:02
1:23:02
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
1:23:02
Liv speaks with Alexandra Sills (of Gladiator episodes fame) about the origins of the Olympic Games. Spoilers: the ancient Greeks were a wild bunch. Read more from Alexandra at Bad Ancient and Working Classicists. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fic…
…
continue reading
1
Sing, Muse, of Gods and Wrestlers, Origins & Odes of the Ancient Olympics
37:38
37:38
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
37:38
A look at the ancient and mythological history of Olympics, featuring some songs written for the ancient games' victors. 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: Pindar, the Odes, translated by An…
…
continue reading