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RE-AIR: Conversations: But How Many Bears Is It? Sharks, Whales, and Sea Monsters in Greek Mythology w/ Ryan Denson

Hermes here! Sorry for the re-air but unfortunately life got in the way. Today we will go back in time to 2022 with this episode with Dr. Ryan Denson all about sea monsters. Hope you enjoy, and I will be back with the end of book 2 of Herodotus next week.Liv speaks with Ryan Dens ...  Show more

Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey, Part 1 (This time, a Modern Translation!)

Liv reads 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 episodes a ...  Show more

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