Mini Myth: Minor God Madness! Thanatos, Krato...

This is an update where Liv explains how technology failed her, and you all, and why the next Odyssey reading will be slightly delayed. UGH!!!! Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice no ...  Show more

In the Odyssey, Hermes is called the "Slayer of Argus"... but why? AND more importantly: Who is Io and why is her story both foundational and horrifying (with fun elements, I swear!).CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide direct warnings when there is r ...  Show more

This episode contains graphic references of a sexual nature.

Athena is the goddess of wisdom, tactical war and skilled craft in Greek mythology.

She is the favourite daughter of Zeus and Metis, and is actually born from Zeus himself. She is one of ...

The story of Hercules is one part gritty, serious tragedy and two parts over-the-top monster fights. This week, in the origin story of one of the greatest mythological heroes of the western world, we get to see the human side of the demigod before the story goes completely off-th ...  Show more

This is the most sought after Christian relic, believed to have miraculous healing powers and divine origins. What isn’t known is exactly what it is that we’re supposed to be looking for. Different mythologies describe different grails with different properties. To find out mo ...

God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, Poseidon is one of the most iconic Olympians.

In this episode, host Tristan Hughes is joined by Seth Pevnick, Curator of Greek and Roman art. Together, they untangle the various myths that describe Poseidon, his children, most ...