The Definitely Real, Totally Accurate Story of Cyrus (Herodotus The Histories Bk 1, Part 3)

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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

Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Book 4

Liv reads Book 4 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

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