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Garner's Greek Mythology
A unique view of mythology ... Join best-selling author and mythologist Patrick Garner as he explores the Greek gods — Zeus, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Athena, Poseidon, Ares and many others — offering rare insights into who these divine beings were and, uniquely, what became of them!
Heard in more than 190 countries, Garner's Greek Mythology is now in its 6th season!
Episodes
Garner's Greek MythologyEP 76: Thank The Muses
The ancients called inspiration the Muse or the Muses, and there were as many as nine. Today’s creators sometimes describe being in a zone. This episode…
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EP 75 — Jason and the Argonauts
EP 75 — Jason and The Argonauts Greeks worshipped their heroes. Jason was one of the earliest and greatest. His quest for the Golden Fleece has captivated…
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EP 74 — She Who Holds The Door
She Who Holds The Door Hera is fed up with Zeus’ dalliances. She takes it out on Leto and other young conquests, using the goddess Eileithyia as a secret…
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EP 73: To Bee or Not to Bee
This is the story of Aristaeus, Apollo's son. To the Greeks, bees represented life, law and order. When hives failed, so did cities. Listen to how Apollo's son…
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EP 72 — The Golden Bough
The tale of The Golden Bough startled people in 1890 when mythologist Sir James George Fraser claimed human sacrifice was practiced in the heart of the Roman…
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EP 71 -- Beyond The Grave
What happened to the Greeks after death? What did other people in 500 BC believe? In this episode, we look at the afterworld of Greeks, Jews, Egyptians…
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EP 70 — The Gods in Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations
The great Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius kept a private diary during his endless military campaigns against the empire’s invaders. A new translation of this…
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EP 69 — Odysseus Takes the Long Way Home
The hero of the Odyssey and the Trojan War has to navigate treacherous waters and deities on his 10-year journey home. We join Odysseus for part of it. Meet…
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EP 68 — A Shaman in Ancient Greece
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…
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EP 67: Strange & Obscure Tales (revised)
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…
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EP 66: Aphrodite & The Golden Apple
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!…
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EP 65: In Plain Sight
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…
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EP 64: Artemis & the Ouija Board
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…
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EP 63: Nyx, The Darkest Goddess
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…
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EP 62: When Zeus Came Knocking
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…
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EP 61 — In Love's Crosshairs: Psyche & Eros
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…
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EP 60: Thebes, The City That Gods & Heroes Forsook
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…
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EP 59: Artemis Redux
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…
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EP 58: Pericles' Funeral Oration
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…
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EP 57: How The Gods Began
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…
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EP 56: Do This To Live A Good Life
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…
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EP 55: The Mysterious Goddess of Persuasion
In the politics of Athens' new democracy, one goddess reined supreme: Peitho. She was the unheralded goddess of persuasion. Her influence brought down the…
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EP 54: The Gods of Alexander the Great
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…
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EP 53: The Doomed Love of Orpheus and Eurydice
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…
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EP 52: Persephone's Gift
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…
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EP 51: The Dark Goddess Persephone
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…
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EP 50: Delos, Island of the Gods
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…
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EP 49: The Goddess of Fortune
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…
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EP 48: Goddesses in the Modern World
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…
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EP 47: All That Lasts
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…
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EP 46: Julian Jaynes & The Delphic Oracle
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…
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EP 45: Interview with Greek AF Radio
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…
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EP 44: The Dark Years
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…
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EP 43: Violence — Human and Divine
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…
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EP 42: The Divine Voice
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…
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EP 41: Pygmalion — From Ivory to Flesh
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…
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EP 40: The Gods Are Here Now
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…
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EP 39: Dionysus, The Bacchae & The Fate Of Thebes
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…
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EP 38: The Curse of the House of Atreus
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…
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EP 37: Centaurs - The Strange Horse-Men
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…
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EP 36: Ancient Sacrifice - Gifts for the Gods
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…
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EP 35: Greek Priestesses - Power-Brokers for the Gods
Welcome to Episode 35. In this show we identify the most exalted and powerful mortal women in Greece. Who were they? ... Priestesses, serving goddesses, and in…
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EP 34: The Muses -- Where Art Begins
Welcome to Episode 34! Here we take our inspiration from the Muses, nine goddesses and daughters of the mighty Zeus. 3,000 years ago they lit the fire behind…
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EP 33: Pythagoras - Man or God?
Welcome to Episode 33 where we meet Pythagoras, a 6th century B.C. genius. Was he man or god? Not even his contemporaries were sure. Pythagoras himself once…
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EP 32 - The Spartans: Defiance, Dominance, Defeat
Welcome to Episode 32. In this episode we hang with the mighty Spartans. Where did they come from? How did they grow to dominate the Greek world in all things…
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EP 31: Apollo, Snakes & Anti-Aging
Welcome to Episode 31. In this episode we drill down into the world of ancient Greek healing. Was Hippocrates the father of medicine? Hardly. He was preceded…
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EP 30: Gods, Heroes & War
Welcome to Episode 30 where we survey ancient war and how it formed the Greek notion of the ideal hero. Thousands of years ago heroes were, without exception…
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EP 29: Heracles - Greece's Superhero
Welcome to Episode 29 … Listen as we learn about the real Heracles, Greece’s indisputable superhero. A semi-divine being and the son of Zeus, Heracles…
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EP 28: The Proud, Audacious Amazons
Welcome to EPISODE 28 -- The Proud, Audacious Amazons The Amazons were sired by the war god, Ares. They reflected their parentage well. As fighting machines…
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EP 27: The Dishonored Sky Gods
Welcome to EPISODE 27 -- The Dishonored Sky Gods Zeus did not have the sky to himself, and shared it with the sun god Helios, the moon goddess Selene, and…
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EP 26: The Three Helens
Welcome to Episode 26, THE THREE HELENS This episode features the story of Helen of Troy, also known as the woman whose "face launched a thousand ships.” She…
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EP 25: You Tell Apollo He’s A Myth
EP 25: You Tell Apollo He’s A Myth … Welcome to Episode 25. This episode explores whether the gods are real or -- as scholars state -- myths. In this unique…
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EP 24: Medusa and Perseus - Bad Hair Day
… Welcome to Podcast 24. This episode excavates the story of Medusa. I say ‘excavate’ because today we think of Medusa as a monster whose glance could turn men…
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EP 23: Demeter - Best Gift Ever
... Welcome to Episode 23, DEMETER - BEST GIFT EVER The Greek gods do everything humans can do, but on a grander scale. When Demeter, the goddess of…
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EP 22: Satyrs and A Cyclopes
... Welcome to Episode 22, SATYRS & A CYCLOPES You’ve probably heard of satyrs, but not thought beyond their strange appearance. They are the combination of 4…
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EP 21: Oedipus and the Sphinx
... Welcome to Episode 21, Oedipus & the Sphinx.. This episode features the story of Oedipus, an extraordinarily tragic figure in Greek mythology who tries to…
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EP 20: Bonus Chapter from HOMO DIVINITAS
New stories about the gods! Homo Divinitas, by podcaster Patrick Garner, is now available on Amazon as an audible book! ... Welcome to Episode 20. We’re taking…
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EP 19: Medea - She Did It All For Love
... Welcome to Episode 19. This episode focuses on a woman who was, perhaps, the most powerful in all of Greece. The daughter of the sun god, Helios, Medea was…
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EP 18: The Fates & The Furies - A Horror Show
... Welcome to Episode 18. Here we open Pandora’s Box, and inside, to our horror, we find ... the Fates and the Furies. All divine, the Three Fates and the…
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EP 17: Nymphs - Between Gods & Mortals
... Welcome to Episode 17. In this podcast we enter the extraordinary world of nymphs. These semi-divine beings were young girls who populated and protected…