372: Greek Myths: Things as they Are

⛰️When the unthinkable happens, Doña must become something she doesn't even recognize to bring justiceBut, once she travels so far from herself, can she find her way home? This is the story of Doña Josefa Ramirez y Marmolejo.😈 The Creature: SheepsquatchBasically a Wampa from Sta ...  Show more

🍜Samurai Pirates, Stabby Sumo Wrestlers, and Punchable OniAre the consequences of Jiuyemon's actions. We all make mistakes. Too many of the samurai Jiuyemon's mistakes involved killing people with a sword while drunk, though. While the heat dies down, he needs to start a new lif ...  Show more

Relax and unwind with a soothing look into the history and ancient mystery of Lemuria. Learn about the origins of the legend, the spiritual and mythological beliefs that surround it, and the scientific perspectives that seek to separate fact from fiction. Let this fascinating sto ...  Show more

What are the mythic origins of Zeus, King of the Olympians, and the other Greek gods? From what period did the earliest of the Greek myths derive? Who was Hesiod - alongside Homer, the greatest of the Greek poets, and the father of European literature - who first recorded Zeus’ s ...  Show more

Examining the women of the Underworld in Homer's Odyssey (and contextualizing last Friday's episode a little further...) This coming Friday: part two of the EPIC takeover that fully delves into its musical depths. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. G ...  Show more

Relax and get sleepy with the myth of Aquarius. We’ll explore the Greek myth of Ganymede and Zeus behind the constellation, and character traits and symbolism of this zodiac sign. Finally, we’ll uncover fascinating facts about one of the oldest constellations. Let this calming jo ...  Show more