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Garner's Greek Mythology

A unique view of mythology ... Imagine: Ancient Greek gods in the modern world ... Were the Greek gods no more than myths? Modern scholars say so. What if they're wrong? ... Join best selling author a... Read more

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EP 44: The Dark Years

EP 44: The Dark Years

When Greece became part of the Roman empire in 146 B.C., the Olympic gods were still dominant. But the gods had begun to... Read more

22 Jun 2022

24mins

Ranked #2

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EP 43: Violence — Human and Divine

EP 43: Violence — Human and Divine

In Episode 43 we analyze the impact of violence on the ancient Greeks. It was everywhere — the product of men constantly... Read more

15 Jun 2022

21mins

Ranked #3

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EP 42: The Divine Voice

EP 42: The Divine Voice

Episode 42: The Divine VoiceWelcome to Episode 42 where we hear a divine voice — or rather, we hear about how Socrates w... Read more

12 May 2022

19mins

Ranked #4

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EP 41: Pygmalion — From Ivory to Flesh

EP 41: Pygmalion — From Ivory to Flesh

Welcome to Episode 41 where we meet the ancient King of Cyprus, Pygmalion. The sculpture he creates of a beautiful woman... Read more

12 Apr 2022

17mins

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EP 40: The Gods Are Here Now

EP 40: The Gods Are Here Now

Welcome to Episode 40. Now we leave ancient Greece and shift to contemporary America. The old gods have come to the subu... Read more

13 Mar 2022

18mins

Ranked #6

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EP 39: Dionysus, The Bacchae & The Fate Of Thebes

EP 39: Dionysus, The Bacchae & The Fate Of Thebes

Welcome to Episode 39. In this episode we enter the city of Thebes with the god Dionysus, who returns to his mother’s ho... Read more

13 Feb 2022

20mins

Ranked #7

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EP 38: The Curse of the House of Atreus

EP 38: The Curse of the House of Atreus

Welcome to Episode 38. In this episode we follow six cursed generations known as the House of Atreus. A classic Greek tr... Read more

22 Jan 2022

19mins

Ranked #8

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EP 37: Centaurs - The Strange Horse-Men

EP 37: Centaurs - The Strange Horse-Men

Welcome to Episode 37. Imagine beasts that are half-horse and half-man. They’re crude. Their weapons are broken branches... Read more

19 Dec 2021

19mins

Ranked #9

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EP 36: Ancient Sacrifice - Gifts for the Gods

EP 36: Ancient Sacrifice - Gifts for the Gods

Welcome to Episode 36. Today we examine the difficult topic of sacrifice. The discussion of killing animals upsets many ... Read more

28 Nov 2021

21mins

Ranked #10

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EP 35: Greek Priestesses - Power-Brokers for the Gods

EP 35: Greek Priestesses - Power-Brokers for the Gods

Welcome to Episode 35. In this show we identify the most exalted and powerful mortal women in Greece. Who were they? ...... Read more

14 Nov 2021

16mins

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