Garner's Greek Mythology

• EP 65: In Plain Sight

  Send us a textThis 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 showTweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to [email protected]

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• EP 64: Artemis & the Ouija Board

  Send us a textEngaging 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 enthralled by mythology.Support the showTweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to [email protected]

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• EP 63: Nyx, The Darkest Goddess

  Send us a textNyx. 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 the natural order.Support the showTweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to [email protected]

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• EP 62: When Zeus Came Knocking

  Send us a text When Zeus Came KnockingA 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 — philoxenia — was one known to all Greeks. Listen as we encounter Hermes, Athene, Zeus, Demeter, Dionysus, Poseidon and the great hero Odysseus.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 showTweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to [email protected]

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

  Send us a textWhat 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, Homo Divinitas, available on Amazon.com and Audible.com.Support the showTweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to [email protected]

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