Greek Myth is So Much More Than Terrible Gods and Misogynist Monsters

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Conversations: Why is Being 'Complicated' a Bad Thing? Translating Homer w/ Emily Wilson

Liv and Michaela speak with THE Emily Wilson about her new book, Crossing Wine Dark Seas, and the wide, wondrous world of translating Homer today. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice ...  Show more

All Day Every Day, Therapist, Mother, Maid; a History of Women’s Labour

A (brief) history of women's labour, from myth to etymology to the modern mess. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to ...  Show more

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