Parhaat Greek Mythology Baby Podcastit (2024)

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RE-AIR: Conversations: A Most Sophoclean Prophecy, Women & Wordplay in Sophocles’ Trachiniae w/ Amy Pistone 1:19:31

2d ago1:19:31

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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 49:22

5d ago49:22

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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 1:45:01

9d ago1:45:01

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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 45:11

12d ago45:11

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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 1:04:16

16d ago1:04:16

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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) 44:09

19d ago44:09

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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 1:25:31

23d ago1:25:31

1:25:31

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 1:02:18

26d ago1:02:18

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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 1:51:43

1M ago1:51:43

1:51:43

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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RE-AIR: But What About Rome?! Roman Mythology & the Great Mother Cybele 43:03

1M ago43:03

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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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Ancient History Fangirl: A Day at the Gladiatorial Games 41:15

1M ago41:15

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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 36:20

1M ago36:20

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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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Conversations: From the Mythical to the Very Real, Ancient Women in Power w/ Stephanie McCarter 1:31:09

1M ago1:31:09

1:31:09

Liv speaks with Stephanie McCarter, whose was last on the show to talk about her recent translation of Ovid's Metamorphoses, this time it's all about ancient women in power, both the historical, the mythical, and the details somewhere in between. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or…

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RE-AIR: Conversations: A Most Sophoclean Prophecy, Women & Wordplay in Sophocles’ Trachiniae w/ Amy Pistone 1:19:31

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RE-AIR: Holiday Special: Battle of the Bastards, Who's The Worst? Theseus vs. Jason 49:22

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Conversations: What Makes a Serial Killer, Mythological or Otherwise? w/ Debbie Felton 1:45:01

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Battle of the Bastards: Achilles v Odysseus w/ Hermes Michaela 45:11

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Can You Talk About the Cats in Greece? Another Q&A 1:04:16

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The Oh So Disjointed Life of Helen of Sparta, and Hekate in the Haida Gwaii (Q&A) 44:09

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RE-AIR: Conversations: From Homer, With Love… The Evolution of Oral Storytelling w Dr Joe 1:25:31

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Musical Epics, a Reincarnation of Sappho, and Kaos... Your Questions, My Answers 1:02:18

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Conversations: How Women Became Poets, Gender History in Greek Literature w/ Emily Hauser 1:51:43

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RE-AIR: But What About Rome?! Roman Mythology & the Great Mother Cybele 43:03

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Ancient History Fangirl: A Day at the Gladiatorial Games 41:15

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When the Threat of a Woman Threatens to Take Down the Patriarchy, A Reading from Medusa 36:20

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Conversations: From the Mythical to the Very Real, Ancient Women in Power w/ Stephanie McCarter 1:31:09

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