58 episodes

A unique view of mythology ... Imagine: Ancient Greek gods in the modern world ... Were the Greek gods no more than myths? Modern scholars say so. What if they're wrong? ... Join best selling author and mythologist Patrick Garner as he explores each of the major Greek gods — Zeus, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Athena, Poseidon, Ares and many others — and offers rare insights into who these divine beings were — and what became of them! For more, go to PATRICKGARNERBOOKS.COM

Garner's Greek Mythology Patrick Garner

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A unique view of mythology ... Imagine: Ancient Greek gods in the modern world ... Were the Greek gods no more than myths? Modern scholars say so. What if they're wrong? ... Join best selling author and mythologist Patrick Garner as he explores each of the major Greek gods — Zeus, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Athena, Poseidon, Ares and many others — and offers rare insights into who these divine beings were — and what became of them! For more, go to PATRICKGARNERBOOKS.COM

    EP 58: Pericles' Funeral Oration

    EP 58: Pericles' Funeral Oration

    In this latest episode, we listen to a portion of the greatest speeches of all time, Pericles’ famous funeral oration. Inspired by the goddess Athene, it was given by this Athenian statesman at the end of the first year of the war between Athens and Sparta. 

    As citizens assemble to bury their sons and fathers — warriors lost in defense of the city — Pericles recites all that is great and good about their immortal achievements.
    If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novels about the gods, The Winnowing and Homo Divinitas, available on Amazon.com and Audible.com.
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    • 25 min
    EP 57: How The Gods Began

    EP 57: How The Gods Began

    For almost 60 episodes, I’ve talked about the glory of the Greeks during the golden years of ancient Greece. I’ve also talked about when worship of the gods ended. In this new episode we go back to the beginning, to the so-called Dark Ages of Greece, to the time when the gods first revealed themselves to humans. 
    If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods, Homo Divinitas, available on Amazon.com and Audible.com.
    Support the Show.
    Tweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com

    • 21 min
    EP 56: Do This To Live A Good Life

    EP 56: Do This To Live A Good Life

    EP 56:  Do this to live a good life
    The Greek world centered around Delphi for two reasons. One — the world’s most famous oracle resided there. Two — the secrets to a good life were carved into the marble sides of Apollo’s temple. One had only to walk the temple grounds to gain the priceless insights.
    In this episode we look at some the 147 maxims, including Know Thyself and Everything in Moderation.
    If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods, Homo Divinitas, now available on Amazon.com and Audible.com.
    Support the Show.
    Tweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com

    • 20 min
    EP 55: The Mysterious Goddess of Persuasion

    EP 55: The Mysterious Goddess of Persuasion

    In the politics of Athens' new democracy, one goddess reined supreme: Peitho. She was the unheralded goddess of persuasion. Her influence brought down the philosopher Socrates. She could make any man silver-tongued, and all of her favorites became powerful orators. Join us as we meet this powerful — and divine — female.
    If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods, Homo Divinitas, now available on Amazon.com and Audible.com.
    Support the Show.
    Tweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com

    • 19 min
    EP 54: The Gods of Alexander the Great

    EP 54: The Gods of Alexander the Great

    There’s nothing like divine intervention to ensure success. Of course, things can go badly when it ends. Follow Alexander’s 10-year military career that earned him the moniker “Alexander the Great.”
    If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods, Homo Divinitas, now available on Amazon.com and Audible.com.
    Support the Show.
    Tweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com

    • 22 min
    EP 53: The Doomed Love of Orpheus and Eurydice

    EP 53: The Doomed Love of Orpheus and Eurydice

    Orpheus, Apollo’s son, became famous for his extraordinary music and poetry. As talented as he was, he was unable to find love. But one golden afternoon he saw Eurydice, a beautiful nymph. The two fell in love.
    But their love was fated to be short. When Eurydice died, Orpheus descended to Hades’ underworld to bring her back. There he succeeded — and failed.
    If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods, Homo Divinitas, now available on Amazon.com and Audible.com.
    Support the Show.
    Tweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com

    • 20 min

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