Adapting Greek Myth, the World of Lore Olympus w/ Rachel Smythe

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Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Part 2

Liv reads Book 3 of Homer's Odyssey, translated by Ian Johnston. This modern translation is used with immense gratitude to translator Ian Johnston and Vancouver Island University. Submit questions and prompts for future Odyssey readings at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free ...  Show more

Men Fear What They Cannot Command or Control, the Husband-Slaying Lemnian Women

Just a casual, not at all timely, look at the myth of women taking revenge on their abusers and oppressors. For funsies. Check out the next group trip through Thalassa Journeys. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much ...  Show more

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