Garner's Greek Mythology

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1. EP 75 — Jason and the Argonauts

   22 oktober 2026 · 22 min

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   Greeks worshipped their heroes. Jason was one of the earliest and greatest. His quest for the Golden Fleece has captivated listeners for thousands of years. This is his story.

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2. EP 74 — She Who Holds The Door

   15 oktober 2026 · 20 min

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   Hera is fed up with Zeus’ dalliances. She takes it out on Leto and other young conquests, using the goddess Eileithyia as a secret weapon.

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3. EP 73: To Bee or Not to Bee

   18 september 2026 · 19 min

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   This is the story of Aristaeus, Apollo's son. To the Greeks, bees represented life, law and order. When hives failed, so did cities. Listen to how Apollo's son saves the day. Lees meer

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4. EP 72 — The Golden Bough

   3 juni 2026 · 21 min

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   The tale of The Golden Bough startled people in 1890 when mythologist Sir James George Fraser claimed human sacrifice was practiced in the heart of the Roman Empire. In this episode, we take our time machine back to 15 AD to see for ourselves! Lees meer

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5. EP 71 -- Beyond The Grave

   12 april 2026 · 20 min

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   What happened to the Greeks after death? What did other people in 500 BC believe? In this episode, we look at the afterworld of Greeks, Jews, Egyptians, Persians, Buddhists and Chinese. Lees meer

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6. EP 70 — The Gods in Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations

   29 januari 2026 · 25 min

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   The great Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius kept a private diary during his endless military campaigns against the empire’s invaders. A new translation of this important text is now out and prominently features the Greek gods. Lees meer

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7. EP 69 — Odysseus Takes the Long Way Home

   21 november 2025 · 23 min

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   The hero of the Odyssey and the Trojan War has to navigate treacherous waters and deities on his 10-year journey home. We join Odysseus for part of it. Meet Circe, the Sirens, and the sea monsters that slow his passage. If the trip had been ranked on a travel website, it would have gotten a negative rating. Lees meer

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8. EP 68 — A Shaman in Ancient Greece

   19 juli 2025 · 25 min

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   A shaman suddenly appears in ancient Greece to proclaim that Pythagoras, the founder of philosophy, is divine. Behind the scenes, Apollo lurks. Lees meer

   Listen as the Greeks are shocked at what unfolds!

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9. EP 67: Strange & Obscure Tales (revised)

   11 april 2025 · 28 min

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   Four tales in one episode, all little known. Each focuses on the relationship between gods and men. One may well reveal the origin of werewolves.

   Come play with Zeus, Demeter, Artemis and Hermes.

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10. EP 66: Aphrodite & The Golden Apple

    2 april 2025 · 25 min

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    This episode looks at the infamous Judgment of Paris, which sounds like a French court decision, but was actually a beauty contest between Greek goddesses! Join Hera, Athene and Aphrodite for the lead-up to the Trojan War and all the chaos that followed. Lees meer

    And we re-introduce the goddess Eris, a nasty purveyor of war and destruction.

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