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Greek Gods and Human Mythtakes

Greek Gods and Human Mythtakes

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Greek Myths are arguably the most influential stories ever told, with their influences seen everywhere today. From the iconic Medusa logo (Versace) to the Nike Wings of Vicotry (Nike). But what about the Greek Myths has set it apart from the others? In a world in which Olympians are petty, vain, short-tempered, and even roguish, it's hard to understand what makes it have such a lasting impression. Our podcast focuses on how unfortunate the Greeks were when they garnered the attention of an Olympian, and how drastically their lives were altered. It‘a best not to garner the attention of the deathless Olympians.Copyright 2019 All rights reserved. Spirituality World
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  • Athena Brings the Malice In the Pallas

    Athena Brings the Malice In the Pallas
    Oct 13 2022

    There are few myths in which Athena doesn't appear in-- whether that be a the main divinity, or a smaller role in the myth-- many of which we have already covered in out episode.

    For this episode, we cover the the curses of Athena instead of the blessings. Because for every Hero that Athena blesses (Odysseus), there's there's another that she curses (Ajax the Lesser.) 
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ares: Jar Wars

    Ares: Jar Wars
    Aug 5 2022

    While the The ancient Greeks revered Athena, they had a complex relationship with Ares. They built shrines and made offerings to him, but did not worship him in the same manner they worshipped Other Olympians.

    To the Greeks he was a necessary evil, not something to worship. 
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    42 mins
  • Aristophanes: Bird Eye Blind

    Aristophanes: Bird Eye Blind
    Jun 17 2022

    Dustin continue our retelling of the comedic genius Aristophanes', by retelling the comedy  "The Birds", which centers around an Athenian's hairbrained scheme to use birds to destroy the Olympians.

    This play was so good it was deemed ILL EAGLE. 
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    47 mins
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