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165-Greek Myths: A Tangled Web

165-Greek Myths: A Tangled Web

FromMyths and Legends


165-Greek Myths: A Tangled Web

FromMyths and Legends

ratings:
Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Dec 11, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The story of a weaving contest between a goddess and a woman challenging the cruelty and tyranny of the Olympians leads us into three more stories: Pandora's box; the great flood of the ancient Greek world; and the love story of Idas and Marpessa, two people who saw the gods taking whatever and whoever they wanted, and said "no." The creature this week is the rolling calf. It's neither rolling nor a calf. Discuss. -- Sponsors: Visit http://www.simplisafe.com/legends to get a free camera plus SimpliSafe’s holiday savings! To get 20% off your first purchase, go to http://www.bombas.com/legends and try out the most comfortable socks in the history of feet! -- Music: “Dense” by Podington Bear “At Our Best Alone” by Blue Dot Sessions “Constellation” by Podington Bear “Matamoscas” by Blue Dot Sessions “Little Black Cloud” by Podington Bear “Four and Fourteen” by Blue Dot Sessions “Broken Branch” by Podington Bear
Released:
Dec 11, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Jason Weiser tells stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place.