Oh, Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient Greek myths for the whole family. We have two seasons a year, one starting in April and one starting in October! If you want to listen to Greeking Out early and ad free, you can do that on Wondery+! ---- Parents, Greeking Out book #2 is coming out in Sept 2024! Preorder here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2
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Two siblings explore how ancient myths become modern pop culture while reading Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson and the Olympians." New episodes every other Tuesday!
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What stories are the inspirational ‘Muses’ in your life? Many-headed monsters, ferocious fighters, scheming sorcerers, humble heroes: mythology, legends, and folklore are full of fascinating stories and vibrant characters. For thousands of years, humanity has used mythology to make sense of our own lives, express our creativity, and connect with each other. In Myths and Muses, the Mythik Camps team shares stories drawn from across many pantheons and cultures, with the hope that young demigod ...
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With Confetti In Our Hair: Celebrating The Artistry & Music Of Tom Waits
James Abee and Bill Smith: Tom Waits fans
Bill and James go through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole as they explore the personal mythology of their deep bond around the artistry and music of Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan. Absurd, unexpected, off the wall and under the table, this is the podcast nobody was waiting for and everyone's been dreaming about, innocently. Featuring... in the center ring: itinerant theater director, bricoleur, and Fairy Podmother, Cheryl King; writer, thespian rain dog, and Fashion Fangod, Bruce ...
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Unveil the mystique of history’s most powerful and enchanting women in Ladies of Lore. Journey with me as we delve into the captivating tales of mythological heroines, divine queens, and legendary enchantresses from cultures around the globe. Each episode unravels the stories of these extraordinary women, their feats, their flaws, and their enduring legacy. Whether you’re a mythology enthusiast or a lover of epic sagas, Ladies of Lore brings ancient myths to life, celebrating the strength an ...
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Elevate your tabletop adventures to legendary status with GM Word of the Week – the podcast that's not just about gaming, but about unlocking the secrets to making your campaigns unforgettable! Picture this: as a Game Master, you're not just spinning tales; you're a linguistic maestro, and our podcast is your conductor's baton. We dive deep into history, science, etymology, mathematics, and more, weaving a tapestry of knowledge that'll have your players on the edge of their seats. It's not j ...
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Big, Black & Scary is a Black Ass Horror & Mythology Podcast. It's an in-depth, casual yet hella knowledgeable discussion of all things Black, Horror, and Mythological. Listen weekly as host Bri dissects classic horror films such as Candyman and Halloween, speculates & reviews new horror releases, muses over Hip Hop's obsession with all things scary, deep dives into Black & African Mythology & folklore, and tells the secrets of why the token black character always dies first. Support this po ...
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Welcome to the Birth Mystics podcast. What is a birth mystic, anyway? Doulas Katie and Stephanie define it as a person who pursues contemplation, surrender, and truth in order to understand birth beyond the intellect. Think ”birth nerds” but with a little more depth and spirituality. Here we talk birth through the lens of mythology, philosophy, poetry, and more.
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Welcome to Kalliope's Sanctum, a story podcast hosted by writer Sylvia V. Linsteadt. This podcast is dedicated to Kalliope, primordial and first Muse of epic poetry and ecstatic song in ancient Greece. This podcast is a place of sanctuary for her oldest stories. It is a return to the wild garden, to the spring, to the ground of being & the source of inspiration in the Earth. Here, we honor Kalliope as Muse of Earth. Here, you will find some of the stories beneath the stories of Old Europe: s ...
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I started this podcast because I was tired of being stereotyped as lazy, triggered and entitled. I wanted to give voice to a different kind of millennial and invite us to write a new story - one of a generation willing to challenge the status quo, embrace nuance and paradox, and reject PC-culture. This podcast isn’t about finding answers, it’s about asking the right questions. How can we reinvent ourselves and the narratives we’ve been expected to inherit? How can we take ownership over the ...
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MoM Live: Myth Madness - Battle of the (Comic) Gods at BCAF 2024
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It's the very first live episode of Muses of Mythology! Recorded at Boise Comic Arts Festival on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Huge shout out to our co-host of the panel, Leo the Geek Scorpio!! Get more Gaming Theater Presents: https://www.instagram.com/gamingtheaterpresents/ Slide Show Visual Aid: https://tinyurl.com/bdz7y3mz Battle Bracket: https://…
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Thespian Tom: A Sad & Beautiful World, Jim Jarmusch, And Farting In A Can
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This one had to age a few months to reach it's prime but boy was it worth the wait! While Da Scherm hiked in Scotland, the rest of the gang put heads down to listen to the wisdom imparted from the great films featuring Tom Waits. From Down By Law to Short Cuts and Bustered Scruggs (yes he said Bustered) a great conversation on Tom's authentic actin…
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Harpies: Furious and Fearsome
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Let us know what you think! Today’s episode is all about Harpies, the furious and fearsome winged women of Ancient Greek Mythology! Come and find out all about these terrifying creatures and see how their famous reputation has changed and evolved over time. Cool stuff I mentioned in this episode: https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Harpy htt…
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Comeback Kids Episode 10: Achilles, Patroclus, and Personal Loss
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In this final episode, we’re going to look at a few stories about recovering from – and remembering – loss. Then, we’ll look back over this Comeback Kids season and think about what it really means for a hero to find their way home – and how that’s not always as easy as it might seem. We start with Achilles, greatest of the Greek heroes, then explo…
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Inanna: Love, War and Honey Cheese
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Let us know what you think! In this episode we'll explore the fierce, fascinating and fabulous Sumerian Goddess, Inanna. The Queen of Heaven and of getting her own back. Come and learn all about her origins, her impact on other ancient cultures and her enduring legacy as both a trans ally and feminist icon. Some of the cool stuff mentioned in this …
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The Morrigan: A Triple Threat
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Let us know what you think! In this episode we'll embark on a captivating journey into the origins and legends of The Morrigan, the formidable Irish goddess of war, fate, and sovereignty. Come along as we unravel the mysteries surrounding this powerful deity who is still worshipped even to this day. Are you into History and Jewellery? Check out @ar…
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Comeback Kids Episode 9: Odin and Stories of Sacrifice
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In this episode, we explore gods who have made sacrifices -- some of them on purpose, for the sake of wisdom or another advantage, and some of them less-intentionally. We'll explore three stories showing just how far Odin will go for wisdom, then we'll find out why Tyr, the Norse god of law and justice, and Nuada, a leader of the Celtic Tuatha Dé D…
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Story 90: Freyja is Pretty! She Has Cats! w/ Kelsey Dody
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“You know what she could have been? A goddamn valkyrie!” Special guest Kelsey Dody “escapes” from Bunker 9 to join the show on the main feed to discuss the divine twins! No, the other divine twins: Freyr and Freyja! Other topics include the struggle to pronounce symbols not used in American English, Freyr being down so bad he rejects traditional so…
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La Llorona: Spirit of Grief
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Let us know what you think! In this episode, we'll unveil the terrifyingly tragic tale of La Llorona, a figure who has haunted Latin America for centuries. Known as "The Weeping Woman," La Llorona is said to be the spirit of a mother doomed to wander the earth in search of her lost children. We’ll explore the origins of this eerie tale, its variati…
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Medusa: From Monster to Muse
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Let us know what you think! Trigger Warning - Sexual Assault. In this episode, we delve into the captivating legend of Medusa, one of mythology's most misunderstood figures. Join me as we explore her origins, from her transformation into a Gorgon to a symbol of feminine rage. We'll unravel the layers of her story, examining how Medusa has been port…
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Comeback Kids Episode 8: Osiris and Stories of Resurrection
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It’s time to finish up our “come back from the Underworld” mini-series! In this episode, we’ll be covering stories of some mythological figures whose trips to the Underworld were… unintentional. And not of natural causes. But they all manage to come back! Just usually with a little outside help. You'll hear two major stories from Egyptian and Norse…
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Story 89: The Case of the Disappearing Vanir
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“We can’t use this kind of metal in our weapons!” Even the Norse scholars accuse Snorri of making things up! In this episode, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) ask if that is the case when it comes to the Vanir and their home, Vanaheimr. Other topics include the strange timeline of Nine from the 9 Worlds, whether or not Snorri made up the idea of Va…
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We all know about the tricky little devils in D&D known as the gnomes. Which, of course, means we don’t know anything at all about the very interesting and misunderstood people we call gnomes. Because that’s how this show works. So here is a gnome-centric episode to tell you all the things you don’t know about them. And yes, this is part of the mag…
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Let us know what you think! Hi! I'm India, an almost 30-year-old history enthusiast from Suffolk, UK. From a young age, my passion for History and Mythology has fueled my curiosity and imagination. I remember being captivated by the tales of heroes from Ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, but I always had one lingering question: where are the stories …
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Comeback Kids Episode 7: Inanna and Braving Underworld Dangers
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Our Underworld mini-series continues! This time, we’ll meet some mythological figures who make that harrowing trip maybe to learn something, maybe to make a point, or, in one case, to make sure the sun still rises. It’s never an easy trip, and they have to face down some serious dangers along the way. We'll follow a Sumerian goddess there and back,…
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Story 88: Surt’s Flaming Raging Poisoning(?) Sword of Doom
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“He’s just Father from Codename: Kids Next Door!” Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) present the perfect episode for a mid-summer heatwave: Muspelheim, land of lava and fire. Other topics include the narrative choice to not include the book one villain in book three, origins of the universe, another examination into why stating that “Snorri made it u…
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Comeback Kids Episode 6: Psyche and Other Romantic Underworld Vacations
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Stories of coming back from the Underworld are some of the biggest, most dramatic comebacks of all! And there are so many of them that they won't all fit in one episode! In this one, we’re exploring stories of heroes who went to the underworld and back for the sake of love. We already talked about the most famous story of this kind, Orpheus and Eur…
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Story 87: Baldr’s MistleFOE
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“Loki is—I’m assuming—an insecure, jealous dick.” This week, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) discuss how Baldr, the greatest guy ever, kicked the bucket because Loki just couldn’t deal with not being the center of attention for five minutes. Other topics include finally being able to read comments from Spotify listeners, Baldr being the god of ???…
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S10E10 - Ancient Olympics Part Deux
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Oh Muses! We are once again dipping a toe in history and talking about ancient sport heroes! In this episode we encounter ground breaking athletes, pioneering villains, statue lore, the rage of fandom, and a sporting event which shall not be named. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! Check out Greeking Out book 2…
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S10E9 - Ancients: They're Just Like Us!
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Oh Muses! We are looking back at what ancient people have left us. In this episode we encounter bad customer reviews, the names of ancient dogs, vibes-based history, daily life in the ancient world, and some fun stories that aren’t true. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! What's that? You want another book? Okay…
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Comeback Kids Episode 5: Odysseus and Getting Super-Lost
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In this episode, we've got stories about heroes who got lost. Really lost. Lost-for-years-or-even-centuries lost. We'll hear about Odysseus's prolonged detour, some Celtic heroes who wandered into the fairy realm, and some creatures of West African forests who you might not mind running into if you get lost in the woods. Visit the World of Mythik w…
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Story 86: We Go to Hel
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“Snorri’s out here gatekeeping the real Norse mythology.” Time to take a journey to Hel, which isn't too far from Midgard! That's fortunate since the dead have to arrange their own transportation. Other topics include actually having the soul of the protagonist's mother before trying to make a deal, Darien leaving the recording not once but twice, …
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S10E8 - Sea Monster Mash
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Oh Muses! Visiting some old friends and meeting some new faces in the sea monster and river beastie game! In this episode we encounter turning children into stones, mysterious black stallions, deep fake cryptids, a man in search of a wife, and the terror of the deep. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! What's tha…
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S10E7 - Ethiopian and Out with the Snake King
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Oh Muses! Snake kings and werecreatures await in the Ancient civilization of Aksum - modern day Ethiopia and Eritrea. In this episode we encounter common poisonous flowers, distractable birds, trade routes, early hominid skeletons, and an ancient empire. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! What's that? You want a…
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Comeback Kids Episode 4: Tefnut and Disappearing Gods
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In this episode, we're exploring stories of gods who, for one reason or another, withdrew themselves and their gifts from the mortal world -- but who eventually either came back or at least made sure someone else picked up the slack in their absence. We'll hear about an Egyptian rain goddess who ran away, a Greek agricultural goddess in mourning, a…
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Story 85: What Kind of Tree is Yggdrasil?
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“Couldn’t think of a name for an all-knowing eagle.” Yggdrasil, the World Tree, holds all things in its mighty branches. Even this very podcast episode, which features one extra sleepy host! Other topics include Snorri Sturluson doing whatever he pleases (again), a reminder that Iceland is very far away from Scandinavia, the hosts’ shocking lack of…
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S10E6 - Troy Story: Orestes LIVES
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Oh Muses! The royal family of Mycenae works on their coping skills in this episode. We encounter intergenerational trauma, three-to-four murders, two attempted murders, and heists! You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! What's that? You want another book? Okay!: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2…
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Unforgettable: Herb Hardesty, Tom Funeral Songs And The Mouse Tamborine
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Back in the Saddle again, this week the Dream Regime ponders the Unforgettable, the moments, the memories, the madness. An episode for the major Tom Waits fan, with a retelling of the Origin Story from the Georgian Terrace Hotel Bar replete with the illustrious Herb Hardesty and the wavy mop of hair only a young Tom in leather jacket could sport. F…
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S10E5 - Troy Story: Iphigenia LIVES
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Oh Muses! We revisit the aftermath of the Trojan War, In this episode we encounter siblings, human sacrifice, an excessive amount of revenge murder, an Achilles cameo, and two-part episodes. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! What's that? You want another book? Okay!: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2…
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Comeback Kids Episode 3: Heracles and Heroes Losing Themselves
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In this episode, we're exploring stories of heroes who lost themselves in some way and had to find themselves again. We'll see how Heracles's Twelve Labors -- the things that made him one of the most famous demigods of all time -- only happened because of something he did while under a terrible curse. We'll also see how going into a frenzy makes so…
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Story 84: Ragnarök is the End (Sort Of…)
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“Ragna-Rock-a-Doodle-Doo.” All right, let's do this one last time… Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) jump back into Norse Mythology by starting at the very end of all things—or do they? Other topics include Snorri Sturluson doing whatever he pleases, the Ragnarok Highlight Reel, Darien misremembering key details about an independent live-action/anim…
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S10E4 - Roman Around with Gladiators
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Oh Muses! We travel to the Roman Empire to discuss real life gladiators. In this episode we encounter old-school graffiti, historical facts, enslaved people, volcanic eruptions, self unaliving, unalivng other people willy nilly, talk of animal cruelty, Geneva conventions, and cosplaying emperors. This one’s a bit gnarly, folks, so listen with cauti…
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S10E3 - Tao-ing Our Best: The Legend of the White Snake Pt 2
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Oh Muses! We continue the Legend of the White Snake. We encounter the dangers of pregnancy, an epic magic battle, tricky bowls, and a standardized test. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! What's that? You want another book? Okay!: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2National Geographic Kids által
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Comeback Kids Episode 2: Sundiata and Stories of Exile
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In this episode, the Muses have decreed that we’ll be looking at stories of heroes who were exiled from their homes and had to fight to regain what they had lost. There are a lot of epic tales that feature this theme, and it provides a great opportunity to send the hero on some sort of journey, where they can encounter monsters and challenges and a…
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Story 83: 9 from the Nine Worlds, or The One without Magnus Chase
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“Odin and Mr. Moseby are friends! Canon!” Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) enjoy a romp across the nine realms in a series of delightful, medium-stakes adventures in the short story collection 9 from the Nine Worlds. Other topics include disappointing art choices, Hearthstone being a top-tier spell slinger, DJ winning the ship war, Amir’s story get…
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S10E2 - Tao-ing Our Best: The Legend of the White Snake Pt 1
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Oh Muses! We return to Chinese mythology to hear about more snakes. We encounter snakes pretending to be people, potion drinking, a violent crane, and mountains where mortals can’t go. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! What's that? You want another book? Okay!: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2…
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S10E1 - Apollo is Grounded
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Oh Muses! Apollo faces consequences, but makes the best of it. In this episode we encounter immortals getting grounded, killing people who don’t deserve it, trying to change fate, strange idioms, and fighting death himself. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! We have another book! You can pre-order here: https://…
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Comeback Kids Episode 1: Aeneas, from Ruins to Riches
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Season Two of Myths & Muses kicks off with the tale of a hero who lost it all and had to start again somewhere new! Aeneas rises from the ashes almost literally, leaving the destruction of Troy behind and setting off on an adventure that takes him all over the Mediterranean and even to the Underworld. Driving him all the way is his looming destiny:…
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Story 82: The Ship of the Dead, or This One Made Darien Cry
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“I’m sure—and this is me again, huffing Hopium—he’s got something planned.” Set sail to prevent Ragnarok in Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Ship of the Dead! Other topics include ranking Riordanverse books based on satisfying endings, the injustice of Halfborn Gunderson’s Big Damn Hero Moment happening off-page, the LEGENDARY transcription…
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Season 2: The Comeback Kid starts on April 25th! Hello, demigods! I’m Cass, host of the Myths & Muses podcast and daughter of Clio, the muse of history, here to announce that Season 2 will be launching soon! The Muses have pointed me in a really interesting direction for this season. They sent me on a bunch of research trips over the winter, and th…
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Story 81: The Hammer of Thor, or The One with Alex Fierro!
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“I’m thirty. I don’t hang out with sixteen-year-olds who haven’t been to therapy yet.” The podcast course corrects and dives back into Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard! Other topics include Magnus Chase subverting the expectations for a male hero protagonist, the three-way tie for Worst Parent Ever, an unexpected comparison of an elf and dwarf t…
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Mark your calendars! April 26th is the day Greeking Out Season 10 comes to your earbones! Two weeks early on Wondery Kids Plus! What's that? You want another book? Okay: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2National Geographic Kids által
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Story 8X: A Major Announcement
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We're not ending the show! If you read the title, got freaked, and immediately checked the show notes, let us assure you that the announcement isn't the end of Muses of Mythology. Since you're here, we'll give you the short version: The first ten minutes is the start of what was meant to be our Einherjar episode. Then we went off-mic for about 30 m…
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Sheriff King: Stint In The Mint, Iggy Pop, And The BJ Bootcamp
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The Regime's all here for a trip into the Ides of March and all things Roman, starting "In The Coliseum". Now we've all had one that "got away" but in this episode those stories come to light in a mind-bending raucous glory that'll bring you to your knees. With a tribute song to Tom Waits, weird Gregorian Calendar chants and an LA nightmare. Feel t…
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Step back into the classroom that is GM Word of the Week as we continue our look at the history of magic and some of the influential people involved. In this episode, the man, the myth, the marketing opportunity, Faust. Are deals with the devil all they are cracked up to be? Probably not. But then again, it depends on what your eventual goal is.…
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Story 80: Let’s Check Into Hotel Valhalla
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“Water? Do you think Odin would serve water?!” Time to begin the journey through Norse mythology in earnest! First stop: Valhalla. Other topics include a brief examination of how far away Iceland is from the rest of the Nordic countries (Thank you, Owen!), a correction on the number of floors in Hotel Valhalla, Odin’s penchant for costumes, a typic…
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Hip Magazine: Foam Suits, Funny Bone Explosion And Never Paint The Roof On Thanksgiving
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Are you hip? Or broken down on the ice? Once again, the Dream Regime gathers and this time out comes cautionary tales full of speed bumps from hell, jewel saws run amuck, falling past windows onto flagstone and a little saggy skin broken elbows, dude. We're talkin wall to wall stories with a bit of the blarney digression to relieve the pain, this i…
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Story 79: The Edda-ting of Norse Mythology
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“He’ll flood the Earth. So, let’s not do that; we’re in Iceland.” Before we get into talking about Norse mythology, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) spend some time exploring why talking about Norse mythology is so weird. Other topics include the brevity of the Viking Age compared to other mythic eras, when Christianity became all the rage in Scand…
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Story 78: The Sword of Summer; Or Magnus Chase Gets a Life
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“Have you heard the theory that Jason Grace goes to Valhalla?” Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) leave Greek mythology behind and check into Hotel Valhalla with Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. Other topics include the perfect timing to branch away from the Percy Jackson books, first-person narrative being Rick Riordan’s greatest strength, the f…
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In this fourth minisode inspired by Percy Jackson and the Olympians from Disney+, we explore the Greek and Roman traditions of prophecy and foretelling. [Transcript for Minisode 4] ----more---- More on Oracles: More on Oracles: Oracle of Delphi: Why Was It So Important To Ancient Greeks? The Cave of the Sibyl Dodona and the Pythia Video: A Day in t…
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