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Garner's Greek Mythology
Patrick Garner
Frequency: 1 episode/29d. Total Eps: 72
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 others — and offers 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 5th season!
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EP 69 — Odysseus Takes the Long Way Home
Season 5 · Episode 69
vendredi 21 novembre 2025 • Duration 23:01
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 Circe, the Sirens, and the sea monsters that slow his passage. If the trip had been ranked on a travel website, it would have gotten a negative rating.
Email any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
EP 68 — A Shaman in Ancient Greece
Season 5 · Episode 68
samedi 19 juillet 2025 • Duration 25:28
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 Greeks are shocked at what unfolds!
Email any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
EP 59: Artemis Redux
Season 4 · Episode 59
jeudi 16 mai 2024 • Duration 29:07
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.
Email any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
EP 58: Pericles' Funeral Oration
dimanche 28 avril 2024 • Duration 25:37
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.
Email any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
EP 57: How The Gods Began
Season 4 · Episode 57
jeudi 18 janvier 2024 • Duration 21:47
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.
Email any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
EP 56: Do This To Live A Good Life
Season 3 · Episode 56
lundi 30 octobre 2023 • Duration 20:54
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.
Email any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
EP 55: The Mysterious Goddess of Persuasion
Season 3 · Episode 55
mercredi 18 octobre 2023 • Duration 19:48
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.
Email any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
EP 54: The Gods of Alexander the Great
Season 3 · Episode 54
lundi 18 septembre 2023 • Duration 22:10
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.
Email any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
EP 53: The Doomed Love of Orpheus and Eurydice
Season 3 · Episode 53
lundi 1 mai 2023 • Duration 20:42
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.
Email any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
EP 52: Persephone's Gift
Season 3 · Episode 52
vendredi 21 avril 2023 • Duration 23:46
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.
Email any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
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