In Case You Mythed It

Karl Gage
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A podcast devoted to the myths and legends from around the world that you didn't hear in school.

  1. 11/01/2022

    Persephone; Queen of the Dead, Goddess of Spring

    IN which we discuss the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, from which comes the story of Persephone's abduction by Hades, Demeter's grief and wrath, and how one of ancient Greece's most mysterious rituals was founded.

    22 min

  2. 10/20/2022

    The Finnish Underworld of Tuonela; A Story from Kalevala

    Today, after a brief rundown of Finnish history, language, and mythology, we look at the time that Vainamoinen, hero of the Kalevala, went to the underworld, and the things that he saw there.

    17 min

  3. 10/12/2022

    The Descent of Inanna; the First Katabasis

    In today's episode, we hear the story of Inanna, the most beloved goddess of Sumer, and how she died and was reborn...

    19 min

  4. 10/12/2022

    Spooky Season 2022 Intro; What is Katabasis?

    Well, its that time of year again...

    2 min

  5. 09/24/2022

    The Voyage of the Argonauts, Part X; The Voyage Home (or, Medea, Jason, and a Giant Metal Man)

    In today's installment, the Nereid nymphs play pinball, Jason and Medea get married, the Argonauts miss reuniting with Herakles by mere hours, Jason gets help from a desert mirage, Poseidon has a very helpful son, Medea fights a giant, Jason does some dream interpretation, and the Argonauts finally get back home.

    28 min

  6. 09/08/2022

    The Voyage of the Argonauts, Part IX; A Murder Most Foul

    In this chapter of the Argonautica, Jason and Co. try (and fail) to get home, and along the way commit a murder, the guilt which requires the aid of another witch to cleanse. A brief discussion of the ancient Greek concept of supplication is also given.

    23 min

  7. 08/19/2022

    The Voyage of the Argonauts, Part VIII; Jason's Trial, its Aftermath, and the Escape from Aeetes

    In today's episode, Jason plows a field and throws a large rock, Medea has trouble sleeping (again,) the moon starts talking, and Jason succeeds in beating a dragon, despite not actually doing anything.

    18 min

  8. 08/12/2022

    The Voyage of the Argonauts, Part VII; Medea Gives Jason Homework (and Feelings)

    In today's chapter, Medea can't sleep, Jason and Medea finally meet, Jason is struck by love, and Medea gives him homework that involves doing some witchcraft.

    18 min
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A podcast devoted to the myths and legends from around the world that you didn't hear in school.

Information

  • Creator
    Karl Gage
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Karl Gage
  • Show Website
    In Case You Mythed It