Notes from the Oracle: A Percy Jackson and Mythology Podcast

Connor Stacey
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"Notes from the Oracle" is a chapter-by-chapter read-through and breakdown of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and the rest of the Riordanverse that kickstarted our love of reading and mythology. In each episode, Connor and Jack recap and discuss that week's chapter before deep diving into the mythology and real-world history that inspired the gods, monsters, and other details from the chapter. Sources referenced during the myth section will always, always be listed in the show notes. New episodes of "Notes from the Oracle" will release bi-weekly on Sundays at 6 pm EST. If you're enjoying our show, share your favorite episode with a friend. It's the best way to support us, and it's totally free!

  1. AUG 24

    Chapter 17: We Shop for Water Beds | The Lightning Thief

    I hope you're ready for a chapter that is absolutely packed. Percy, Annabeth, and Grover finally make it to LA, Percy has an emotional moment on the beach at Santa Monica, and Jack loses his shit as the group is delayed one final time before they can enter the underworld. Hopefully this chapter isn't stretched too far by the time Connor arrives at this week's myths. (See what I did there? It's a Procrustes joke.) This time we're talking about the surprisingly interesting epithets of Hades and the trope of katabasis as well as some of the defining mythology for Athen's founder hero as Connor details the labors of Theseus! Follow @Shakespearean.Sam on Instagram!!! Tell her we sent you. (And that she should read more Percy Jackson!) This Week's Myths: Epithets of Hades: The Silent One and The Rich OneThe Labors of TheseusKatabasis The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources) Hades - WikipediaHADES CULT - Ancient Greek ReligionPluto (mythology) - WikipediaEleusinian Mysteries - WikipediaClassical Greece - WikipediaProcrustes - WikipediaOVID, METAMORPHOSES 1 - Theoi Classical Texts LibraryTheseus - WikipediaPOSEIDON FAMILY - Greek MythologyKatabasis - WikipediaLabours of Hercules - WikipediaCERBERUS (Kerberos) - Three-Headed Hound of Hades of Greek MythologyOrpheus - Wikipedia Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-oracle/id1792459969 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGNB8zoWnCGh6eVLMv1ah Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/80e263d0-d879-4a42-9e33-4dfc0ce4b96c/notes-from-the-oracle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotesfromtheOracle Want to connect with us? Please direct all business inquiries to notesfromtheoraclepodcast@gmail.com

    1h 54m

  2. AUG 10

    Chapter 16: We Take a Zebra to Vegas | The Lightning Thief

    Jump in as Connor and Jack talk about the most elusive myth they've covered yet: zebras! But don't worry, they also take the time to talk about how the chapter furthers the characterization of our trio of protagonists with great heartfelt moments before they arrive at the Lotus Casino. Of course, we'll be discussing the mythological origins of the Lotus Eaters and how Poseidon became known as the Father of Horses! This Week's Myths: The Lotus EatersPoseidon, the Father of Horses The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources) Lotus-eaters - WikipediaHOMER, ODYSSEY BOOK 9 - Theoi Classical Texts Library Poseidon - WikipediaPOSEIDON - Greek God of the Sea & Earthquakes (Roman Neptune)POSEIDON MYTHS 1 LOVES - Greek MythologyThe Internet Classics Archive | The Georgics by VirgilARION (Areion) - Immortal Horse of Greek MythologyDomestication of the horse - WikipediaZebra - WikipediaEquidae - Wikipedia Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-oracle/id1792459969 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGNB8zoWnCGh6eVLMv1ah Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/80e263d0-d879-4a42-9e33-4dfc0ce4b96c/notes-from-the-oracle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotesfromtheOracle Want to connect with us? Please direct all business inquiries to notesfromtheoraclepodcast@gmail.com

    1h 56m

  3. JUL 27

    Chapter 15: A God Buys us Cheeseburgers | The Lightning Thief

    In this week's episode, Connor and Jack discuss Percy Jackson's first meeting with Ares, the god of war! Percy sends his first ever Iris message, so in this week's myth section we're talking about Iris, the messenger goddess. And since our group of heroes finds themselves caught in a trap set by Hephaestus for Ares and Aphrodite, Connor also deep dives into the original myth that inspired the chapter, the repeated misfortune surrounding the birth of Hephaestus, and the marriage of Hephaestus and Aphrodite. This Week's Myths: Iris, Introductions and Her Role as a Messenger GoddessThe Birth of HephaestusAres' ShieldHephaestus Winning Aphrodite's Hand in MarriageHephaestus Traps Ares and Aphrodite The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources) IRIS - Greek Goddess of the Rainbow, Messenger of the GodsTHAUMAS - Greek God of the Wonders of the SeaELECTRA (Elektra) - Oceanid Nymph of Greek MythologyIris (mythology) - WikipediaHEPHAESTUS (Hephaistos) - Greek God of Smiths & Metalworking (Roman Vulcan)HEPHAESTUS MYTHS 1 GENERAL - Greek MythologyHERA MYTHS 1 GENERAL - Greek MythologyARES MYTHS 3 LOVES - Greek MythologyHEPHAESTUS MYTHS 2 LOVES - Greek MythologyHEPHAESTUS MYTHS 3 WRATH & FAVOUR - Greek MythologyARES - Greek God of War & Battlelust (Roman Mars)Ares - Wikipedia Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-oracle/id1792459969 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGNB8zoWnCGh6eVLMv1ah Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/80e263d0-d879-4a42-9e33-4dfc0ce4b96c/notes-from-the-oracle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotesfromtheOracle Want to connect with us? Please direct all business inquiries to notesfromtheoraclepodcast@gmail.com

    1h 29m

  4. JUL 13

    Chapter 13: I Plunge to My Death & Chapter 14: I Become a Known Fugitive | The Lightning Thief

    Buckle in for this week's two-chapter MEGA EPISODE! We're following Percy Jackson as he explores the St. Louis Arch with his friends and encounters Echidna, the mother of monsters, and her fearsome, fire-breathing child, the Chimera. Of course, more chapter means more mythology for us to explore, and this week may have found our new favorite hero, Blameless Bellerophontes! This Week's Myths: Who Invented the Chariot in Greek Mythology?Echidna, Mother of MonstersChimeraThe Story of Bellerophontes Slaying Chimera The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources) Chariot - WikipediaErichthonius (son of Hephaestus) - WikipediaParian Chronicle - WikipediaMarmor Parium, ChronicleATHENA (Athene) - Greek Goddess of Wisdom, War & Crafts (Roman Minerva)ATHENA CULT 1 - Ancient Greek ReligionATHENA CULT 4 - Ancient Greek ReligionECHIDNA (Ekhidna) - Serpent-Nymph Mother of Monsters of Greek mythologyEchidna (mythology) - WikipediaPYTHON DELPYNE - She-Dragon of Delphi of Greek MythologyOrthrus - WikipediaLernaean Hydra - WikipediaCHIMERA (Khimaira) - Three-Headed Monster of Greek MythologyChimera (mythology) - WikipediaHesiod, TheogonyTheogony - WikipediaChimera | Riordan WikiChimera | Forgotten Realms WikiChimera (Dungeons & Dragons)Bellerophon - WikipediaBELLEROPHON (Bellerophontes) - Hero of Greek Mythology Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-oracle/id1792459969 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGNB8zoWnCGh6eVLMv1ah Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/80e263d0-d879-4a42-9e33-4dfc0ce4b96c/notes-from-the-oracle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotesfromtheOracle Want to connect with us? Please direct all business inquiries to notesfromtheoraclepodcast@gmail.com

    1h 54m

  5. JUN 29

    Chapter 12: We Get Advice from a Poodle | The Lightning Thief

    Join Connor and Jack as they discuss the death of Pan in this smaller chapter. The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources) Pan (god) - WikipediaHomeric Hymns - WikipediaPlutarch, De defectu oraculorum, section 17 Moralia - WikipediaPseudo-Plutarch - WikipediaPan | Nature, Music & Flute | Britannicain the First Century. The Roman Empire. Early Christians | PBSCrucifixion of Jesus - WikipediaPausanias (geographer) - Wikipedia Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-oracle/id1792459969 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGNB8zoWnCGh6eVLMv1ah Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/80e263d0-d879-4a42-9e33-4dfc0ce4b96c/notes-from-the-oracle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotesfromtheOracle Want to connect with us? Please direct all business inquiries to notesfromtheoraclepodcast@gmail.com

    1h 4m

  6. JUN 15

    Chapter 11: We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium | The Lightning Thief

    This week, Connor and Jack talk about one of the best chapters in the novel. Chapter 11 features Percy Jackson entering the lair of Medusa in a horror-mystery style encounter that creates some amazing character interaction and allows this classic monster to shine before Connor breaks down everything you need to know about Medusa in this week's myth section! The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources) Athena - WikipediaMEDUSA & GORGONS (Medousa & Gorgones) - Snake-Haired Monsters of Greek MythologyGorgons - WikipediaGORGO AEX (Aix) - Goatish Monster of Greek MythologyOvid - WikipediaCoronis (lover of Apollo) - Wikipedia Medusa | Riordan WikiPERSEUS - Argive Hero & King of Greek MythologyPerseus - WikipediaPolydectes - WikipediaAmphisbaena | Riordan WikiAMPHISBAENA (Amphisbaina) - Two-Headed Serpent of Greek & Roman LegendAmphisbaena - Wikipedia Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-oracle/id1792459969 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGNB8zoWnCGh6eVLMv1ah Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/80e263d0-d879-4a42-9e33-4dfc0ce4b96c/notes-from-the-oracle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotesfromtheOracle Want to connect with us? Please direct all business inquiries to notesfromtheoraclepodcast@gmail.com

    1h 57m

  7. JUN 3

    Chapter 10: I Ruin a Perfectly Good Bus | The Lightning Thief

    Join in as Connor and Jack talk about Percy Jackson officially starting his quest in this chapter! They're discussing a really dumb quote from Chiron, fun character moments for our questing trio, and some great action during the chapter breakdown before jumping into whopping FIVE separate myths including the surprisingly comedic contest for the patronage of Athens! The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources) Riptide | Riordan WikiMaia - Wikipedia Pleiades (Greek mythology) - WikipediaAethra (mythology) - Wikipedia The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Iliad of HomerCap of invisibility - WikipediaPERSEUS - Argive Hero & King of Greek Mythology Hesiod, Shield of HeraclesHermes - WikipediaTalaria - WikipediaOdyssey - WikipediaTurms - WikipediaAthena - Wikipedia Harris and Platzner, Classical Mythology, 6th ed, 2012Apollodorus, Bibliotheca, book 3, chapter 14, section 1 Georgics - Wikipedia Erinyes - Wikipedia ERINYES - The Furies, Greek Goddesses of Vengeance & Retribution Theogony - Wikipedia Aeneid - Wikipedia Metamorphoses - Wikipedia Orphic Hymns - Wikipedia Euripides - Wikipedia Furies | Riordan Wiki  Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-oracle/id1792459969 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGNB8zoWnCGh6eVLMv1ah Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/80e263d0-d879-4a42-9e33-4dfc0ce4b96c/notes-from-the-oracle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotesfromtheOracle Want to connect with us? Please direct all business inquiries to notesfromtheoraclepodcast@gmail.com

    1h 51m

  8. MAY 20

    Chapter 9: I Am Offered a Quest | The Lightning Thief

    Please note: we had some technical issues causing Connor and Jack's audio to overlap as you get toward the end of the episode. Apologies for any sections that sound like we're starting a sentence while the other person is still talking! Percy Jackson is getting a quest! Join Connor and Jack as they talk about the prophecy for Percy's first quest, create new headcanon about demigods at Woodstock and of course, chastise Chiron. All of that is followed up by a myth section featuring the history and mythology of the Oracle of Delphi. The Oracle's Visions! (Links to sources) https://riordan.fandom.com/wiki/Herahttps://research-bulletin.chs.harvard.edu/2015/08/03/seeing-hera-in-the-iliad/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Python_(mythology)https://riordan.fandom.com/wiki/Pythonhttps://riordan.fandom.com/wiki/Oracle_of_Delphihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythiahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibylhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphic_Sibylhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oracular_statements_from_Delphi Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notes-from-the-oracle/id1792459969 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NGNB8zoWnCGh6eVLMv1ah Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/80e263d0-d879-4a42-9e33-4dfc0ce4b96c/notes-from-the-oracle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotesfromtheOracle Want to connect with us? Please direct all business inquiries to notesfromtheoraclepodcast@gmail.com

    1h 55m
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"Notes from the Oracle" is a chapter-by-chapter read-through and breakdown of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and the rest of the Riordanverse that kickstarted our love of reading and mythology. In each episode, Connor and Jack recap and discuss that week's chapter before deep diving into the mythology and real-world history that inspired the gods, monsters, and other details from the chapter. Sources referenced during the myth section will always, always be listed in the show notes. New episodes of "Notes from the Oracle" will release bi-weekly on Sundays at 6 pm EST. If you're enjoying our show, share your favorite episode with a friend. It's the best way to support us, and it's totally free!

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