Myths and Muses: A Mythik Camps Podcast

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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 demigods (and their families!) will feel inspired to explore ancient legends, modern marvels, and the heroic potential in their own lives.

  1. Jun 4

    Vicious Cycles Episode 3: The Hunt for the Lost Beast

    Now we'll focus on the ImpossibleQuest called “The Hunt for the Lost Beast”. And right away, there are… a lot of things that could mean! What sort of beast? How did it get lost? Do we want to find it to save it or…… the opposite of saving it? We start with mythology's most famous beast hunt: the tale of the Calydonian Boar. Then we'll explore the Arthurian Questing Beast and learn about gods and spirits of the hunt as they appear in cultures across the world! Visit the World of Mythik website to learn more and to contribute your theories to our board! All stories told on Myths & Muses are original family-friendly adaptations of ancient myths and legends. Stories from ancient mythology can also sometimes deal with complicated topics for young listeners — to the mortal parents and caretakers reading this, we encourage listening along with your young demigods to help them navigate those topics as they explore these epic tales. [Transcript for Episode 3] If you'd like to submit something creative you've done inspired by the stories in Myths & Muses, use this form (with a Mortal Guardian's permission!). ----more---- Stuff to Read:  The Story of the Calydonian Boar Hunt Atalanta and Meleager at Mythopedia The Questing Beast: The Legendary Arthurian Creature The Questing Beast at The Camelot Project Ochoshi at Beyond Roots and Original Botanica Erlang Shen at Mythopedia Mielikki, the Finnish Goddess of the Forest

    23 min

  2. May 21

    Vicious Cycles Episode 2: New Labors of Hercules

    For this episode, we’re focusing on the Quest that Commodus is calling “The New Labors of Hercules”. So, what might that mean? Maybe we can figure it out – or at least get some kind of idea – by examining the old Labors. Most of the Labors of Hercules feature fantastical creatures of some kind, and we’ve talked about some of them in prior episodes. But we did sort of have to speed-run through them, so let’s look at a few more in-depth now. Plus, if you haven't received this year's prophecy from our Oracle yet, you can hear it in this episode! Visit the World of Mythik website to learn more and to contribute your theories to our board! All stories told on Myths & Muses are original family-friendly adaptations of ancient myths and legends. Stories from ancient mythology can also sometimes deal with complicated topics for young listeners — to the mortal parents and caretakers reading this, we encourage listening along with your young demigods to help them navigate those topics as they explore these epic tales. [Transcript for Episode 2] If you'd like to submit something creative you've done inspired by the stories in Myths & Muses, use this form (with a Mortal Guardian's permission!). ----more---- Stuff to Read:  The Summer Prophecy Commodus's ImpossibleQuest Flyer   Hercules Mythopedia What were the 12 Labors of Hercules? Crotalum:  Commodus Why did the Emperor Commodus wish to become Hercules? Commodus as Hercules Stuff to Watch: Our curated YouTube playlist for this episode!

    18 min

  3. May 7

    Vicious Cycles Episode 1: Shahrazad

    Welcome to Season 4 of Myths & Muses! This summer, the epic storyteller and cycle-breaker Shahrazad has taken the liberty of signing us up for some ImpossibleQuests. I know that might seem a little odd. But here’s what I know about Shahrazad: When she makes a plan, it works. Whatever she has in mind for us, I know she wouldn’t be putting us in this position if she didn’t think we could take on the challenge. And I’m sure she’ll have our backs along the way. In case you don't know why I trust Shahrazad so much on this, though, I'm using this first episode to tell you her story. The rest of the season, I'll be doing my best to guide you all based on the titles of the ImpossibleQuests we'll apparently be facing at camp this summer. Visit the World of Mythik website to learn more and to contribute your theories to our board! All stories told on Myths & Muses are original family-friendly adaptations of ancient myths and legends. Stories from ancient mythology can also sometimes deal with complicated topics for young listeners — to the mortal parents and caretakers reading this, we encourage listening along with your young demigods to help them navigate those topics as they explore these epic tales. [Transcript for Episode 1] If you'd like to submit something creative you've done inspired by the stories in Myths & Muses, use this form (with a Mortal Guardian's permission!). ----more---- Stuff to Read:  Scheherazade: the story of a storyteller | Art UK Heroines, Stories, and Shahrazad - The Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic  Arabian Nights: Scheherazade   The Arabian Nights retold by Wafa' Tarnowska with illustrations by Carole Henáff (Picture book, 8+, Lebanese author; available on Hoopla)

    22 min

  4. Season 4 Trailer

    Season 4 Trailer

    Season 4: Vicious Cycles starts on May 7th! This summer, the demigods of Mythik Quests have been challenged to take on ImpossibleQuests(TM)! What does that mean? Well... We're not quite sure yet. They're called things like "The New Labors of Hercules" or "The Hunt for the Lost Beast" -- and while some of those titles might seem like the point at a certain story, we know nothing's ever quite as it seems when it comes to a Quest. So, I’m going to do my best to prepare you with stories both familiar and strange! With these stories, we hope demigods everywhere will be ready to face down challenges of all kinds, whether you’ve found your way to a camp or not. So if you are at Camp Half-Blood, Camp Jupiter, Daring Girls, or Camp Mythik this summer, you’ll need this information to prepare for the ImpossibleQuests – and if you’re not at camp, you need it even more since you’re out there as a solo hero. These things sound like they could drag in demigods and heroes from all over. So make sure you’re subscribed! Episode One will be available to stream or download in two weeks, on May 7th, 2026! In the meantime, you can hear Shahrazad's messages and see the list of the season's Quests in the demigods-only portal on our website. Until then, stay brave, demigods!

    3 min

  5. Feb 12

    PJO Minisode 8: The Golden Fleece

    In the final tie-in minisode for Disney's Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2, we look at the magical item that drove the action of that season: the Golden Fleece. [Transcript for Minisode 8] ----more---- More on the Golden Fleece:  Jason at Mythopedia His story from TedED, on YouTube Chrysomallos at THEOI The Ancient Kingdom of Colchis

    11 min

  6. Feb 5

    PJO Minisode 7: Circe

    In this minisode, drawing from Disney's Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2, we ask: Are you a good witch, or a bad witch, Circe? [Transcript for Episode 7] ----more---- More on Circe:  Circe at Mythopedia Circe at THEOI Madeline Miller, author of adult fantasy novel Circe, shares a photo essay "Searching for the Lost Location of the Isle of Circe, Enchantress of Odysseus"

    10 min

  7. Jan 29

    PJO Minisode 6: Tantalus

    Our tie-in minisode series for Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 continues! This time, we meet Tantalus -- the worst substitute teacher ever -- and find out more about his background and his legacy. [Transcript for Minisode 6]  ----more---- More on Tantalus:  From Mythopedia From World History Encyclopedia The Torment of Tantalus: Animated Video

    10 min

  8. Jan 22

    PJO Minisode 5: Chariot Races

    With the release of Season 2 Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+, the Muses thought our listeners might like to know the stories behind some of the characters and creatures they'll meet in the series! In Minisode 5, continuing our previous tie-in series, we enter the fast and furious world of chariot racing. [Transcript for Minisode 5] ----more---- More on Chariot Racing: Homer - The Iliad: Book XXIII From World History Encyclopedia: Chariot Racing in Ancient Rome Ramses II fighting in a chariot at the Battle of Kadesh, 1274 BCE Ceremonial chariot of Tutankhamun, c. 1330 BCE, found in his tomb: A Hittite war chariot, c. 1650-1250 BCE: Assyrian war chariot, c. 640 BCE Diagram of the Roman Circus Maximus, from DK Ancient Rome: The Circus Maximus as it appears today:

    9 min
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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 demigods (and their families!) will feel inspired to explore ancient legends, modern marvels, and the heroic potential in their own lives.

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