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Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean

Liv Albert
Euripides
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Greek Mythology
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Ovid's Metamorphoses
Alcestis
Helen
Hestia

The most entertaining and enraging stories from 'Classical' mythology (and, often, ancient history of the wider Mediterranean!) told casually, contemporarily, and (more often than not) sarcastically. The world of Greek mythology and the history of the wider ancient Mediterranean is full of wonder, horror, and utter hilarity. These myths and stories are timeless for a reason, they're just as releva... more

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Latest Episodes

IT'S FINALLY TIME! Liv talks about writing her Odyssey retelling, reads from it, and answers a listener question about translation and retelling. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the ... more

This episode originally aired in March 2024. The first recorded author in all of human history was a woman, a high priestess, her name was Enheduanna. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for... more

TW! Horrors of Women's/Female Health. Liv speaks with Dr Christie Vogler about the long and storied and utterly infuriating ancient history of women's medicine in the West. Check out Christie's podcast, Movies We Dig, now part of the Memory Collectiv... more

This week Liv and Michaela speak with Dr. Antone Minard about the Gauls and the Gaulish language. Lots of fun linguistic facts to be found inside this one, including the etymology of broccoli.

Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a vo... more

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Recent Guests

Christie Vogler
Returning guest who studies medicine in the ancient world, focusing on women and medicine
Movies We Dig / Mythology/History community
Episode: BONUS RE-AIR Conversations: Othering Women in the Origins of Western Medicine w/ Dr Christie Vogler (Parts 1 and 2
Antone Minard
Professor, University of British Columbia; Celtic studies expert
University of British Columbia
Episode: Conversations: The Real Gauls of Classical Times with Dr. Antone Minard
Katherine Backler
Scholar and author of 'Athena's Sisters', focusing on Athenian women's identities and contributions beyond traditional roles.
University/Independent Scholar
Episode: Conversations: Even Women Had Names, Athenian Women (Without Husbands) w/ Katherine Backler
Alex Wells
Scholar discussing women's work in ancient Sumeria, particularly weaving.
Episode: Conversations: Weave, Baby, Weave, Women’s Work in Ancient Sumeria with Alex Wells
Ryan Denson
PhD student studying ancient sea monsters.
Episode: RE-AIR: Conversations: But How Many Bears Is It? Sharks, Whales, and Sea Monsters in Greek Mythology w/ Ryan Denson
Dr. Gillian Glass
Postdoctoral researcher focusing on ancient Jewish travel narratives
Aarhus University
Episode: Conversations: No Culture is a Vacuum, the Winding World of Ancient Jewish Travel Narratives w/ Dr Gillian Glass
Dr. Kate Minniti
Egyptologist and archaeo gamer
Episode: RE-AIR: Conversations: There’s Much to Do, and Many Unknowns On the Horizon… Herodotus in Egypt w/ Dr Kate Minniti
Michaela Penguish
Co-host of Partial Historians
Partial Historians
Episode: Conversations: Celebrating Imperial Violence, Roman Triumphs and Triumphal Arches w/ the Partial Historians
Stephen Hodkinson
One of the top names in studying ancient Spartan history.
Episode: RE-AIR: Conversations: A Long and Storied History of Sparta, Modern Misuse & Misconception w/ Stephen Hodkinson

Host

Liv Albert
Host of the podcast, bringing a passionate and often humorous perspective to Greek mythology and ancient history. Liv connects classical narratives to contemporary issues, emphasizing women's roles and critiques of patriarchal structures.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 23.3k ratings
  • Brilliant just magnificent

    I listen in the shower, in the car, when I’m getting ready to go anywhere, basically any time I can find I have this podcast on. I also listen to Liv reading the Iliad or the Odyssey at night if I’m struggling to switch off. Also as a woman I support another woman. I am only on 2020 right now but Liv I applaud you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tezzabelle88
    United Kingdom13 days ago
  • Thanks for the hope

    Hi Liv, I hope you get to read this. Your podcast gives me so much hope. The way that you are so fascinated by and care so much about the lives of the ordinary people of the ancient world has helped me put some of the things in my life into perspective and heal a little bit. It just brings me peace to know that in 1000 or so years there will be people like you who are so fascinated with and care so deeply for the lives of people like me. Thank you for loving the humans of the past. May some of t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    erfukihb
    United States14 days ago
  • My favorite

    Thank you Liv for all the work you put into this your passion for this subject is inspiring 🩷 You make my photo editing days so wducational. Your conversations and theatre episodes are treasures and I never want to stop learning. 🏛️🩷🩷🩷

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vanderWhite86
    United States14 days ago
  • Love the podcast

    I’ve always loved Greek mythology since I was a young child. This podcast is great and gives you all the stories plus variations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Attilahon
    United Statesa month ago
  • Odessey pt 1

    Amazing! Listen to the end where liv rages so cogently about the revolting state of US politics. You are not alone, I too want to hurl these people into the sun. Thank you. X

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    f33lzee
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Many reviews highlight the podcast's unique feminist perspective on mythology, making ancient stories resonate with modern issues.
Some feedback indicates that certain elements of the podcast, such as humor and commentary on societal issues, may not appeal to all listeners, suggesting a polarized audience reception.
Listeners appreciate the host's engaging storytelling style and humor, finding the content both informative and entertaining.

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#104
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#137
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#216
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#10
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Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Part 2
Q: What does the phrase 'winged words' mean in Greek and why does it recur in translations?
Liv clarifies that 'winged words' is a standard poetic epithet in Greek that emphasizes speech with elevated or divine significance, offering examples and explaining its literary function in connecting gods and mortals through language.
Helen, the King Maker; Lucifer the Morningstar; Enyo, the Bloody... A New Years Q&A
Q: How do you feel about the ethylene gas theory related to ancient oracles?
Liv finds the ethylene gas theory interesting but expresses skepticism about its validity for ancient prophecies, suggesting that the site of Delphi and its connection to various environmental factors likely played a larger role than simply the gas.
Helen, the King Maker; Lucifer the Morningstar; Enyo, the Bloody... A New Years Q&A
Q: Can you provide travel tips for a young person solo traveling to Greece?
Liv does not provide specific travel tips but responds enthusiastically to the listener's excitement and gratitude for the podcast, emphasizing the importance of understanding ancient cultures and their impacts today.
Helen, the King Maker; Lucifer the Morningstar; Enyo, the Bloody... A New Years Q&A
Q: Could you talk about Enyo, the goddess of war and bloodshed?
Liv explains Enyo is more of a concept than a character in myths, embodying the violence of war distinct from Ares, who represents war more broadly. She notes the Greeks conceptualized her differently than the Romans did with their goddess of war, Belona.
Helen, the King Maker; Lucifer the Morningstar; Enyo, the Bloody... A New Years Q&A
Q: From what I remember from your podcast retellings and the original source, Helen is depicted as being able to choose her spouse. My question is, is there any sourcing that dives into why she chose Menelaus of all her suitors?
Liv discusses that most of the sourcing we have regarding Helen's choice comes from much later texts, and although it's often assumed she made the choice herself, it seems more plausible her father had significant influence on her marriage decisions, suggesting a complex lineage and kingship tradition.

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