Greek Mythology Retold
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Greek Mythology Retold
Janell Rhiannon draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of Greek mythology and history to craft her adult mythology series, The Homeric Chronicles. She shares her indepth research in every episode of the Greek Mythology Retold Podcast. Discover the delightful surprises that breathe fresh life into...
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Penelope's Bones: An Interview with Emily Hauser
An exploration of Bronze Age women. I talk with bestselling author Dr. Emily Hauser about her newest non-fiction book Penelope's Bones and how archaeo...
Medusa: An Interview with Julie Berry
An exploration of what Medusa means in the modern era. I talk with NYT best selling author Julie Berry about her new book If Looks Could Kill and how...
Hecuba and Hector: Mother and Son
An exploration of the relationship between Queen Hecuba of Troy and her son, Prince Hektor.
Oenone: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology
An exploration of Oenone, the wife of Paris and mother of Corythus. She plays a pivitol role in Paris's life and the final days of the Trojan War.
Achilles: Mother and Commander, Part 2 of 2
An discussion of Dr. Casey Due Hackney's essay on mothering similes in the Iliad and how modern day warriors reflect the same emotions as the depicted...
Achilles: Mother and Commander, Part 1 of 2
This episode explores the essay written by Dr. Casey Due Hackney where she discusses the "mother bird" simile in relation to Achilles and the book Ach...
Thetis: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology
An exploration of Thetis, the daughter of Nereus, wife to King Peleus, and mother of Achilles. She played a pivotal role in Achilles' life and in the...
Hecuba: Queen of Troy Bonus
An indepth look at Queen Hecuba's intimate relationships as as a queen, wife, and mother after she is forced to give up her second son, Paris. Pre and...
Achilles: Super Men of Greek Mythology, Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2: Continuing the exploration of Achilles "history" with myth-facts about his childhood and training. And how his role in the Trojan War as...
Achilles: Super Men of Greek Mythology, Part 1 of 2
An exploration of Achilles "history" with myth-facts about his childhood and training. And how his role in the Trojan War as a combat veteran and comm...
Helen of Sparta and Troy: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology
An exploration of how Helen of Troy and Sparta became the symbolic spark of the Trojan War. As a favorite of Aphrodite, she endured the goddess’ bless...
Briseis: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology, Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2: Continuing the exploration of how Briseis played a crucial part in Achilles life. Part two looks at how their relationship could have dev...
Briseis: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology, Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2: An exploration of how Briseis played a central role in the civil war between Achilles and King Agamemnon. Taken as a war prize, she rose...
Andromache: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology
An exploration of how Andromache’s experience of the Trojan War typified that of women in the ancient world. Unlike her Greek counterparts, Andromache...
Penelope: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology
An exploration of how Penelope evolved into the iconic figure of a faithful wife and cunning ally for her husband. Against the odds, she raised a prin...
Hecuba and Leda: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology
An exploration of two queens: Hecuba and Leda. These two opposing matriarchs of Greek mythology's most prestigious royal families have more in common,...
Clytemnestra: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology
An exploration of why Clytemnestra is one of the most powerful women in Greek mythology. The Wonder Women of Greek Mythology series focuses on the fem...
The Timeline of the First Trojan War
The final episode in the timeline of the Trojan War series focuses on the generation of the First Trojan War, covering Herakles and Hesione, King Laom...
The Timeline of Helen of Sparta
Continuing with the timeline of the Pre-Trojan War years, this episode focuses on events surrounding Helen of Sparta. How old was she when she was "t...
The Timeline of Trojan War Events
How the "Golden Apple" event and the "Judgement of Paris" inform a clearer understanding of a chronological narrative of the pre-Trojan War years.