The Greek Myth Files

Mar 02 2024 28 ep. 27 mins 43
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a podcast on all things Greek myth

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Episode 26: Atlas, Man or Mountain?

Mar 02 2024 26 mins  
Credits Written and Narrated: Professor R. Scott Smith Voice Acting: Raina Burke Original Art: Beatrice Mattison (see below) Music: Brooklyn Tea, Jared Sims

Episode 25: Niobe

Sep 23 2023 24 mins  
In this episode, we cover the two myths explaining a rock feature that looks like a human from a certain perspective. Niobe's transformation is one of grief—grief, of course, that is caused by her own arrogance.

Episode 24: Daphne

Mar 25 2023 21 mins  
We break down the myth of Daphne ("Laurel") and her transformation and explore the various locations in which the myth is set—a good example of a "floating" myth.

Episode 23: The Python

Apr 26 2022 32 mins  
Written and Produced: Thomas Vachon Narrated: Scott Smith Voice Actors: A.J. O’Neil and Julia Sommer Music: Jared Sims, Brooklyn Tea Original Show Tile Art: Maggie Melendez

Episode 21: Typhoios, Illuyankas and Hittites, Oh My!

Jan 03 2022 41 mins  
Written and Directed: R. Scott Smith Special Guest: Gregory McMahon, Professor, Classics, Humanities and Italian Studies, University of New Hampshire Voice Actors: A.J. O’Neil and Julia Sommer Student Artist: Maggie Melendez Music: Jared Sims (Brooklyn Tea)

Episode 22: Giants in Greek Myth

Jan 01 2022 28 mins  
In this episode, we discuss the Giants, "those born from Gaia [Earth]," focusing on their depiction in myth and on the famous Altar of Pergamon.

Episode 20: Monsters: A First Look

Jan 01 2022 32 mins  
In this episode, we explore the meaning of monster, some of the monsters of the ancient Greek and Roman world, and discuss some of the ways monsters work in ancient Greek myth. At the center of this episodes is an interview with Debbie Felton, Professor of Classics at the University of Massachusetts—Amherst. She's an expert on the super- and preternatural world.

Episode 19: Medeia’s Last Act

Oct 27 2021 27 mins  
In this episode, we explore the myth and larger themes found in Euripides' Medea. The heroic reaction of Medea in a situation that was untenable—with a shocking twist—offers much food for thought. What do you think about her reaction?

Episode 18: The Argonauts’ Voyage Home

Aug 20 2021 27 mins  
In this episode we follow the Argonauts on their winding voyage from Colchis to their home in Thessaly. Medeia, the young daughter of King Aietes, comes center stage to save the Argonauts' bacon. And, after they arrive home, Medeia helps Jason enact revenge against the usurper, King Pelias.

Episode 17: Jason Gets the Golden Fleece…with a Bit of Help

Jun 24 2021 29 mins  
In this episode, Jason reaches Colchis and is challenged to complete three impossible tasks: tame fire-breathing bulls, plow a massive field, and kill the earthborn warriors who grow from the serpent's teeth he planted in his wake. How does he do this? Enter Medeia, the daughter of the king, who falls for the stranger and helps him with a little magic—literally.