EP 72 — The Golden Bough
The tale of The Golden Bough startled people in 1890 when mythologist Sir James George Fraser claimed human sacrifice was practiced in the h...
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20 of 72 episodesEP 71 -- Beyond The Grave
What happened to the Greeks after death? What did other people in 500 BC believe? In this episode, we look at the afterworld of Greeks, Jews...
EP 70 — The Gods in Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations
The great Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius kept a private diary during his endless military campaigns against the empire’s invaders. A new tran...
EP 69 — Odysseus Takes the Long Way Home
The hero of the Odyssey and the Trojan War has to navigate treacherous waters and deities on his 10-year journey home. We join Odysseus for...
EP 68 — A Shaman in Ancient Greece
A shaman suddenly appears in ancient Greece to proclaim that Pythagoras , the founder of philosophy, is divine. Behind the scenes, Apollo lu...
EP 67: Strange & Obscure Tales (revised)
EP 67 — Strange & Obscure Tales Four tales in one episode, all little known. Each focuses on the relationship between gods and men. One may...
EP 66: Aphrodite & The Golden Apple
This episode looks at the infamous Judgment of Paris, which sounds like a French court decision, but was actually a beauty contest between G...
EP 65: In Plain Sight
This episode looks in depth at the unexpected themes of Greek pottery and how gods and heroes are depicted. We also examine the strange effi...
EP 64: Artemis & the Ouija Board
Engaging one night with an old Ouija board, podcaster Patrick Garner conjures up the ancient goddess Artemis . Over the course of many hours...
EP 63: Nyx, The Darkest Goddess
Nyx . the goddess of night, appeared before the Olympic gods, even before the Titans. Her progeny were almost all beings of terror and dread...
EP 62: When Zeus Came Knocking
When Zeus Came Knocking A visit by Zeus and Hermes to an old couple’s home in ancient Greece sparked a tradition that goes on even today. Al...
EP 61 — In Love's Crosshairs: Psyche & Eros
What happens when Eros , the mischievous son of the goddess Aphrodite , sees Psyche , the most beautiful woman in the world? Star-crossed lo...
EP 60: Thebes, The City That Gods & Heroes Forsook
EP 60: Thebes, The City That Gods & Heroes Forsook Of all the Greek city-states,Thebes was the one most soaked in blood and ancient curses....
EP 59: Artemis Redux
In this latest episode, we revisit the towering goddess Artemis , who reveled in the hunt, yet also protected girls, women and young animals...
EP 58: Pericles' Funeral Oration
In this latest episode, we listen to a portion of the greatest speeches of all time, Pericles’ famous funeral oration. Inspired by the godde...
EP 57: How The Gods Began
For almost 60 episodes, I’ve talked about the glory of the Greeks during the golden years of ancient Greece. I’ve also talked about when wor...
EP 56: Do This To Live A Good Life
EP 56: Do this to live a good life The Greek world centered around Delphi for two reasons. One — the world’s most famous oracle resided ther...
EP 55: The Mysterious Goddess of Persuasion
In the politics of Athens' new democracy, one goddess reined supreme: Peitho . She was the unheralded goddess of persuasion. Her influe...
EP 54: The Gods of Alexander the Great
There’s nothing like divine intervention to ensure success. Of course, things can go badly when it ends. Follow Alexander’s 10-year military...
EP 53: The Doomed Love of Orpheus and Eurydice
Orpheus , Apollo’s son, became famous for his extraordinary music and poetry. As talented as he was, he was unable to find love. But one gol...