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.

01/11/2022

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
20/10/2022

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
12/10/2022

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
12/10/2022

Spooky Season 2022 Intro; What is Katabasis?

Well, its that time of year again...

2 min
24/09/2022

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
08/09/2022

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
19/08/2022

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
12/08/2022

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.

Création

Karl Gage
Années d’activité

2021 - 2022
Épisodes

30
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In Case You Mythed It

In Case You Mythed It

Persephone; Queen of the Dead, Goddess of Spring

The Finnish Underworld of Tuonela; A Story from Kalevala

The Descent of Inanna; the First Katabasis

Spooky Season 2022 Intro; What is Katabasis?

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

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

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

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

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In Case You Mythed It

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Persephone; Queen of the Dead, Goddess of Spring

The Finnish Underworld of Tuonela; A Story from Kalevala

The Descent of Inanna; the First Katabasis

Spooky Season 2022 Intro; What is Katabasis?

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

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

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

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

À propos

Informations