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Garner's Greek Mythology

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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 the Greek gods — Zeus, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Athena, Poseidon, Ares and many others — and offers rare insights into who these divine beings were — and uniquely, what became of them!
Heard in more than 188 countries, Garner's Greek Mythology is now in its 4th season!

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#Society #Religion #History #Greek Gods #Zeus #Artemis #Apollo #Aphrodite #Gaia #Poseidon #Hades #Demeter #Greece #Greek Mythology #Patrick Garner #Are #Eleusinian #Circe

Garner's Greek Mythology

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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 @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com…

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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 enthralled by mythology. Support the show Tweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com…

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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 the natural order. Support the show Tweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com…

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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 — 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 show Tweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com…

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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, 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…

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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’s past. Then in 335 BC, Alexander the Great surrounded Thebes and brought it to its final end. 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. Support the show Tweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com…

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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 and Audible.com. Support the show Tweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to patrickgarner@me.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 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. Support the show Tweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com…

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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 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…

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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 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…

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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 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…

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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 Audible.com. Support the show Tweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com…

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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 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…

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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 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…

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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 universal truths. Today’s Wiccans, neopagans and witches look to her as a touchstone into all mysteries. 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. Find out more at patrickgarnerbooks.com. Support the show Tweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com…

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