Best The Goddess Demeter Podcasts (2025)

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EP 68 — A Shaman in Ancient Greece 25:28

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Send us a text A shaman suddenly appears in ancient Greece to proclaim that Pythagoras, the founder of philosophy, is divine. Behind the scenes, Apollo lurks. Listen as the Greeks are shocked at what unfolds! Support the show Tweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to [email protected]…

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EP 67: Strange & Obscure Tales 26:25

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Send us a text EP 67 — Strange & Obscure Tales Four tales in one episode, all little known. Each focuses on the relationship between gods and men. One may well reveal the origin of werewolves. Come play with Zeus, Demeter, Artemis and Hermes. Support the show Tweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to patrickgarner@me.…

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EP 66: Aphrodite & The Golden Apple 24:56

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Send us a text This episode looks at the infamous Judgment of Paris, which sounds like a French court decision, but was actually a beauty contest between Greek goddesses! Join Hera, Athene and Aphrodite for the lead-up to the Trojan War and all the chaos that followed. And we re-introduce the goddess Eris, a nasty purveyor of war and destruction. S…

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EP 65: In Plain Sight 25:10

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Send us a text This episode looks in depth at the unexpected themes of Greek pottery and how gods and heroes are depicted. We also examine the strange effigies of the god Hermes. You’ll meet a Hermes unlike any you’ve encountered. This episode is also unusual in that it is not suitable for underage listeners. Support the show Tweet me comments at @…

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EP 64: Artemis & the Ouija Board 19:49

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Send us a text Engaging one night with an old Ouija board, podcaster Patrick Garner conjures up the ancient goddess Artemis. Over the course of many hours, the goddess remembers Athena, Poseidon, Hecate, her brother Apollo and other divinities. The episode is largely narrated by a new voice, Lily, an urbane English woman who has long been enthralle…

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EP 63: Nyx, The Darkest Goddess 20:38

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Send us a text Nyx. the goddess of night, appeared before the Olympic gods, even before the Titans. Her progeny were almost all beings of terror and dread, and included Doom, Death, Sleep, Dreams, Blame, Misery, The Fates, Retribution, Old Age and Strife. Yet as terrifying as her family was, civilization may have resulted from their enforcement of …

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Ep 15 The Descent into the Underworld with Persephone and Demeter 26:25

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Janet Raftis and Ina Lukas invite you to explore the timeless myth of Persephone and Demeter, unraveling its deep connection to the Fall Equinox and the powerful energies of transformation it brings. As we explore Persephone’s descent into the underworld and Demeter’s deep grief, we uncover the wisdom held within the cycles of death and rebirth. Th…

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Ep 14 The Fall Equinox and Mabon Rituals 26:15

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In this evocative episode of the Kairos Wisdom Keepers podcast, Janet Raftis and Ina Lukas guide you through the powerful energy of the fall equinox and the rituals of Mabon. Together, we’ll explore how this time of balance between day and night can profoundly influence your personal and spiritual journey. The Mabon cycle, initiated by the Fall Equ…

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Ep 13 Working with Animal Medicine - Whale 24:16

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In this enlightening episode of the Kairos Wisdom Keepers podcast, Janet Raftis and Ina Lukas delve into the transformative power of whale medicine. Known for their immense hearts and profound communication abilities, whales serve as majestic record keepers of the Earth's history and spiritual wisdom. Janet and Ina discuss how whale medicine can gu…

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Ep 12 The Witch Wound and Your Authentic Voice 28:13

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In this powerful episode of the Kairos Wisdom Keepers podcast, Janet Raftis and Ina Lukas dive deep into the "witch wound"—an ancestral trauma rooted in the persecution of women who practiced earth-based arts, particularly during the Middle Ages. This wound has echoed through time, silencing modern-day healers and dimming their authentic voices. Ja…

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Ep 11 The Energetics of Gratitude and Radical Responsibility 30:07

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Ina Lukas and Janet Raftis delve into the transformative power of gratitude and radical responsibility in the realm of 5D living. They illuminate how gratitude not only elevates your energy but also magnetizes positive experiences, while holding onto resentment can draw challenges into your life. They explore the Drama Triangle—victim, rescuer, per…

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Ep 10 Creating a Life of Sovereign & Healthy Wealth 26:04

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Unlocking the secrets of true prosperity begins with embracing your unique wealth blueprint. Janet Raftis and Ina Lukas dive into the essence of healthy wealth, revealing how to align with your divine magic and harness your intrinsic value. Discover how reconciling feminine and masculine energies can transform your financial experience, moving beyo…

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EP 62: When Zeus Came Knocking 25:30

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Send us a text When Zeus Came Knocking A visit by Zeus and Hermes to an old couple’s home in ancient Greece sparked a tradition that goes on even today. All ancient Greeks knew that hospitality to strangers could bring fortune. Inhospitality could lead to divine punishment. Violation of this tradition led to the Trojan war. Its unusual name — philo…

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Ep 9 The Economy of Desire 30:54

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In this episode, Janet Raftis and Ina Lukas dive into "The Economy of Desire," exploring how your deepest desires are a divine force guiding you toward greater abundance and fulfillment. Discover how to break free from societal programming that suppresses your true passions and embrace your natural state of expansion. Janet and Ina highlight the tr…

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Ep 8 Amplifying Gratitude During The First Harvest 29:19

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In this episode, Janet Raftis and Ina Lukas explore Lammas, also known as Lughnasad (pronounced Loo-NAS-ah), a cross-quarter holy day that ushers in the harvest season. This sacred time honors the god, Lugh (God of Craftsmanship), and the mother goddess in her pregnancy, poised to birth new life and bring bounty to the world. Lammas invites us to r…

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Ep 7 Harnessing the Lion’s Gate Portal for Transformation 30:49

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Discover the potency of the Lion’s Gate portal with Janet and Ina. You are now in a time of heightened abundance, manifestation and spiritual connection. During this portal, which opens at the end of July, peaks on August 8, and then closes on August 12, you have the opportunity to uplevel every area of your life. Taking inspired action during this…

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Ep 6 Amplifying Your Inner Power with the Sun 30:40

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Discover how to power your life while being unapologetically you! This week, Janet Raftis and Ina Lukas are here to guide you in using the summer sun to power up your solar plexus, the core of your will and how you show up in the world. We’re exploring how to amplify your magnetism and clear away any blocks to your visibility. Uncover how ancient “…

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Ep 5 Cyclical Wealth Creation 31:07

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What is cyclical wealth creation? It’s more than just financial success—it’s a transformative journey through the natural rhythms of abundance and regeneration. Janet Raftis and Ina Lukas explore how each season—from introspective winters to fertile springs, vibrant summers, and abundant autumns—offers keys to sustainable prosperity. Discover pract…

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Ep 4 Creating Cyclical Rituals with Gaia 29:32

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Join us, Janet Raftis and Ina Lukas, in this episode of Kairos Wisdom Keepers as we dive into the magic of rituals. We’ll show you how daily practices can deepen your connection with Gaia and enhance your intuition. We’re excited to share our personal morning rituals and how you can easily integrate nature’s wisdom and seasonal cycles into your lif…

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EP 61 — In Love's Crosshairs: Psyche & Eros 25:36

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Send us a text What happens when Eros, the mischievous son of the goddess Aphrodite, sees Psyche, the most beautiful woman in the world? Star-crossed love, of course! Travel in our time machine back to ancient Greece and follow the timeless story of these two lovers. If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods,…

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Ep 3 Embodying the Wisdom of Your Healers Archetype 29:38

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Welcome to Episode 3! We’re Janet Raftis and Ina Lukas, and we’re thrilled to take you on an enlightening journey through the world of healer archetypes. Discover how embodying the Dark Goddess, the Creatrix, the Oracle, the Witch, the Medicine Woman, and the Shamaness can profoundly enhance your healing practice and personal growth. Each archetype…

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Ep 2 The Abundance of the Summer Solstice 30:24

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Dive into the abundant energies of the Summer Solstice with our podcast, celebrating the sun's peak and natural cycles during Litha. Experience the abundance of summer and how it contributes to enhanced wellbeing and creativity. Aligned with a full moon, this Solstice pulses with energy, transmitting light codes for nourishment and creativity. Expl…

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Ep 1 Reclamation of the Wisdom Keepers 24:40

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The inaugural episode of the Kairos Wisdom Keepers podcast explores the concept of wisdom keepers and the importance of reconnecting with ancient knowledge and cycles. Wisdom keepers are record keepers, such as trees, crystals, stones, and whales, that hold ancient wisdom and information. Humans can also be wisdom keepers, bringing forth deep knowl…

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EP 60: Thebes, The City That Gods & Heroes Forsook 25:37

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Send us a text EP 60: Thebes, The City That Gods & Heroes Forsook Of all the Greek city-states,Thebes was the one most soaked in blood and ancient curses. There, the hero Heracles had killed his wife and children. There, the god Dionysus punished the city’s king. There too the infamous Oedipus played out his grim fate. These events defined the city…

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EP 59: Artemis Redux 29:07

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Send us a text In this latest episode, we revisit the towering goddess Artemis, who reveled in the hunt, yet also protected girls, women and young animals. Of all the divinities, she was the most paradoxical. 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…

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EP 58: Pericles' Funeral Oration 25:37

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Send us a text 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 defens…

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EP 57: How The Gods Began 21:47

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Send us a text 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 podc…

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EP 56: Do This To Live A Good Life 20:54

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Send us a text 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 t…

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EP 55: The Mysterious Goddess of Persuasion 19:48

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Send us a text 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 t…

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Demeter and Persephone and the Eleusis Spiral Path. An interview with Cristina Craciun & Pantelis Efthimiou. 1:10:27

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Eleusis Spiral Path in Athens: https://www.greekgoddesstemple.com/about-9-4 Goddess Temple of Greece: https://www.greekgoddesstemple.com/ https://www.facebook.com/estiaflame/ https://www.instagram.com/goddess_temple_of_elana/ [email protected] Cristina Craciun: https://www.instagram.com/avalon_for_children/ https://avalonforchildren.wixs…

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We are the Priestesses returning with Anique Radiant Heart 1:11:12

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Anique Radiant Heart Temple of the Global Goddess Priestess Training and Tours: https://goddess.net.au/anique-radiant-heart/ Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5qfRpKuAfXTs9ucyAo9IIx CDs: https://goddesstemplegifts.co.uk/product-category/music/anique-radiant-heart/ Priestess Convocation 2024 in Crete, Greece: https://priestessconvocation.com/…

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EP 54: The Gods of Alexander the Great 22:10

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Send us a text 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 Audib…

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EP 53: The Doomed Love of Orpheus and Eurydice 20:42

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Send us a text 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…

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EP 52: Persephone's Gift 23:46

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Send us a text The goddess Persephone was queen of the Underworld. To the amazement of the other divinities, she became the wisest of them all. On rare occasions she would invite humans to visit her in that dark place. In this episode we recount her visit with Parmenides, the pre-Socratic philosopher who influenced modern thought. If you love this …

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EP 51: The Dark Goddess Persephone 22:09

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Send us a text One goddess alone ruled in the ancient underworld. She was Persephone, although the Greeks dared call her only The Goddess. She had been dragged unwillingly into that gloom by Hades, but she quickly adapted to her circumstances. Mysteriously, she, among all the gods, became the treasury of dark knowledge, the sole portal into univers…

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EP 50: Delos, Island of the Gods 21:43

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Send us a text 2,500 years ago Delos was the most sacred island in Greece. As the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, it was destined to become both the holiest of sanctuaries and a wealthy trading center. Its downside was that it was also the region’s largest slave market. Amidst all the temples and sanctimony, traders became immensely rich by selli…

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EP 49: The Goddess of Fortune 19:24

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Send us a text How many of us know about the Goddess Tyche? Today this powerful divinity is largely forgotten. But 2,500 years ago, she was believed to determine the day-to-day fortunes of every Greek. If your ship was tossed against rocks as you steered through a storm, it wasn’t your fate as much as your fortune. Tyche was at play. If you stumble…

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EP 48: Goddesses in the Modern World 20:46

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Send us a text In this episode Garner takes the listener on a pleasant hike in the countryside. But the city dweller stumbles upon a strange scene that may involve Athene, Artemis or Aphrodite. Upon returning to the city our hiker encounters the same woman in a coffee shop. Yet within minutes she vanishes. Intrigued and stunned by the encounters, o…

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EP 47: All That Lasts 9:10

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Send us a text Novel 4 of The Naxos Quartet sums up the most important things in life — love and belonging. In this episode Garner reads a brief selection from the book, focusing on a dramatic moment in the return of Inanna, Gaia, Timessa and Dionysos. The Naxos Quartet includes The Winnowing, Cycladic Girls, Homo Divinitas and All That Lasts. All …

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EP 46: Julian Jaynes & The Delphic Oracle 16:50

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Send us a text In 1976 an obscure psychologist from Princeton University published a book titled, “The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind.” It was a sensation, not in small part because Jaynes postulated that before modern consciousness occurred, the voices humans heard in their head were considered those of the gods. He…

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EP 45: Interview with Greek AF Radio 29:59

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Send us a text EP 45: Interview with Greek AF Radio In this episode we join hosts Ari and Foti of Greek AF Radio as they interview Patrick Garner on a wide-ranging array of mythology topics. Garner discusses his creative background, his novels and the inspiration for the podcast itself. Greek AF Radio is the world’s largest platform for all thing G…

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EP 44: The Dark Years 24:31

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Send us a text When Greece became part of the Roman empire in 146 B.C., the Olympic gods were still dominant. But the gods had begun to drift away even then. This episode tracks their willful retreat from the lives of mankind. Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history…

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EP 43: Violence — Human and Divine 21:51

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Send us a text In Episode 43 we analyze the impact of violence on the ancient Greeks. It was everywhere — the product of men constantly warring with each other and the result of gods randomly exerting their power. Far too often the gods precipitated war solely for their own enjoyment … Men waged war to replenish slaves. The Olympic gods fought with…

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EP 42: The Divine Voice 19:06

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Send us a text Episode 42: The Divine Voice Welcome to Episode 42 where we hear a divine voice — or rather, we hear about how Socrates was guided throughout his life by a spiritual voice called a daimon. This daimon accompanied him from his cradle to his death. Socrates was hardly alone in hearing a divine voice. The pre-Socratic philosopher Heracl…

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EP 41: Pygmalion — From Ivory to Flesh 17:34

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 41 where we meet the ancient King of Cyprus, Pygmalion. The sculpture he creates of a beautiful woman changes his life — and provides inspiration for artists for another 3,000 years. King Pygmalion falls madly in love with the statue. Praying to Aphrodite to find him a woman as beautiful, the king is shocked to fin…

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EP 40: The Gods Are Here Now 18:38

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 40. Now we leave ancient Greece and shift to contemporary America. The old gods have come to the suburbs of Pennsylvania to play — and to save the world. The three Fates, plus Artemis, Athene, Aphrodite and the ancient goddess Nyx — all appear in order to thwart scientists who are on the verge of discovering immort…

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EP 39: Dionysus, The Bacchae & The Fate Of Thebes 20:25

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 39. In this episode we enter the city of Thebes with the god Dionysus, who returns to his mother’s home seeking revenge. There he converts the city’s women and girls to Bacchae, or followers of Bacchus, another name for Dionysus. He is arrested by the young King Pentheus and events goes downhill from there … Narrat…

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EP 38: The Curse of the House of Atreus 19:31

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 38. In this episode we follow six cursed generations known as the House of Atreus. A classic Greek tragedy, the story involves gods and men, wives and daughters, and spans 800 miles of geography from Troy to Athens. Like so many of these tales, it begins with Zeus, who has a son who has a son. What follows? Murder,…

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EP 37: Centaurs - The Strange Horse-Men 19:03

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 37. Imagine beasts that are half-horse and half-man. They’re crude. Their weapons are broken branches and rocks. The ancient Greeks called them Centaurs. But among them was a unique and sophisticated being. A centaur named Kheiron (pronounced Sheer-roan) was so wise and wily that gods and men asked him to teach the…

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EP 36: Ancient Sacrifice - Gifts for the Gods 20:50

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 36. Today we examine the difficult topic of sacrifice. The discussion of killing animals upsets many people. If you’re one of them, this may be an episode to avoid. Sacrifice was so common in the ancient world that no one thought twice about the practice. On the contrary, sacrifice was an essential means of communi…