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Episode 16 Heroes at Home: Helen of Troy

Episode 16 Heroes at Home: Helen of Troy

We continue our look at hereos at home with the one hero who needs no introduction: the (in)famous Helen of Troy! Passag... Read more

6 Dec 2016

58mins

Ranked #2

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Episode 18: Homeric Hymn to Dionysus

Episode 18: Homeric Hymn to Dionysus

We celebrate the new year with the story of a new arrival: Dionysus. The newest god of the Greek pantheon, Dionysus was ... Read more

8 Jan 2017

1hr 14mins

Ranked #3

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Episode 14: Necromancy in Greek Mythology (Hallowe'en Special)

Episode 14: Necromancy in Greek Mythology (Hallowe'en Special)

It's Hallowe'en! We have a special spooky episode for you this week: two episodes of necromancy from Greek mythology! Fo... Read more

31 Oct 2016

1hr 19mins

Ranked #4

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Episode 20: Homeric Hymn to Apollo (Part 1)

Episode 20: Homeric Hymn to Apollo (Part 1)

This week we undertake a multi-part study of the Homeric Hymn to Apollo. The first 92 lines of the hymn lead up to the b... Read more

12 Mar 2017

47mins

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Ranked #5

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Episode 21: Theseus

Episode 21: Theseus

It's been a wait for episode 21, we know, but we think it will be worth it! This episode is a very special joint project... Read more

13 Apr 2017

1hr 23mins

Ranked #6

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Episode 19: Pelops

Episode 19: Pelops

Pelops who? Meet this lesser-known Greek hero-king who lends his name to the Peloponnese and is connected with the found... Read more

4 Feb 2017

1hr 16mins

Ranked #7

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Episode 25: The Perseids

Episode 25: The Perseids

What do you see when you look up at the night sky in August? The story of Perseus! The classicists return to thinking ab... Read more

31 Aug 2017

1hr 3mins

Ranked #8

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Episode 24: Wonder Woman

Episode 24: Wonder Woman

In this very special episode, we turn our talent for analysis to a modern myth: Wonder Woman!  Wonder Woman. Dir. Patty ... Read more

18 Jul 2017

58mins

Ranked #9

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Episode 15: Heroes at Home: Megara

Episode 15: Heroes at Home: Megara

Join our informal discussion on heroes of the home! Tonight we chat about Megara, the first wife of Heracles, from Eurip... Read more

16 Nov 2016

1hr 6mins

Ranked #10

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Episode 17: Heroes at Home Deianara

Episode 17: Heroes at Home Deianara

This week we meet an unlikely hero, Deianara. Can this fearful, anxious woman, blamed for the death of Heracles, be cons... Read more

29 Dec 2016

1hr 11mins

Ranked #11

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Episode 26: The Bakkhai

Episode 26: The Bakkhai

Warning: This podcast discusses adult themes and theatre scenes of an erotic nature.Blood. Violence. Passion. Wine. This... Read more

23 Oct 2017

43mins

Ranked #12

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Episode 22: Homeric Hymn to Apollo (Part 2)

Episode 22: Homeric Hymn to Apollo (Part 2)

This episode we return to our close analysis of the Homeric Hymn to Apollo. We examine the description of his birth and ... Read more

9 May 2017

1hr 3mins

Ranked #13

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Episode 23: Homeric Hymn to Apollo (Part 3)

Episode 23: Homeric Hymn to Apollo (Part 3)

We pick up the pace a bit and wrap up the second half of the Homeric Hymn to Apollo. Learn about the Apollo's connection... Read more

13 Jun 2017

1hr 4mins

Ranked #14

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Episode 13: Mythological Tour of the Solar System Ceres/Demeter

Episode 13: Mythological Tour of the Solar System Ceres/Demeter

Our last stop on our mythological tour of the solar system is the dwarf planet Ceres! We take a look at the Greek goddes... Read more

14 Oct 2016

1hr 14mins

Ranked #15

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Episode 12: Mythological Tour of the Solar System: Pluto/Hades

Episode 12: Mythological Tour of the Solar System: Pluto/Hades

This week we visit the dwarf planet Pluto. Travel with us to the dark underworld and meet the Greek god Hades. It's not ... Read more

7 Sep 2016

1hr 15mins

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