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
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24mins
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
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21mins
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
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19mins
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
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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
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18mins
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
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20mins
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
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19mins
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
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19mins
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
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21mins
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
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16mins
