52-Greek Mythology: An Eternal Flame

Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser

Fiction, History, Arts, Books

4.8 • 25.4K Ratings

🗓️ 30 November 2016

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Two love stories from Greek mythology...because those go so well. The first is the story of Narcissus and Echo, which was doomed from the moment one jumped out of the bushes at the other for a non-consensual hug. The second story is of Orpheus and Eurydice. Orpheus takes the (non-death) early retirement option from his heroics and just when he thought he was out...they pull him back in. DO NOT LOOK THE CREATURE THIS WEEK IN THE EYE. Sponsors: http://www.lootcrate.com/legends for epic geek and gamer items for the geek on your list (or you. Do it for you. It is pretty cool). Don't forget code LEGENDS! http://www.seedling.com for awesome kits and activities for the children in your life. Don't forget the code LEGENDS at checkout for $10 off your purchase of $30 or more Music: "Twilight Grandeur" by Podington Bear "Submerging Blue-Black" by Podington Bear "Pop Brasilia" by Podington Bear "Night Light" by Blue Dot Sessions "Formant" by Podington Bear "Filesharer's Lament" by Blanket Music "Euphoric" by Podington Bear "Bitter Roll" by Blue Dot Sessions "Old Regrets" by Lee Rosevere "Waltz Ohia" by Fields Ohio

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0:00.0	This week, on the Myths and Legends podcast, there are two love stories from Greek mythology.
0:04.9	In one, we'll meet Narcissus, who happens to be a really nice,
0:08.8	caring and just all around good guy, if your name happens to be Narcissus.
0:13.4	And the other story, we'll meet the ancient Greek equivalent of Gigleypuff.
0:18.0	If the creature this week winks at you, you'll just have to try not to vomit as you run away and tear.
0:23.3	This is the Myths and Legends podcast, Episode 52, an eternal flame.
0:38.6	This is a podcast where I tell stories from folklore.
0:41.2	Some are incredibly popular stories you think you know, but with surprising origins.
0:46.0	Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should.
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1:15.7	Okay, so we're back in Greek mythology, so the one with Zeus, Hera, Athena,
1:19.5	Hercules, Jason and Medea, and all of them.
1:21.7	And you don't need to have heard the previous Greek episodes to listen to this one.
1:36.7	The young man exhausted, laid down by a pond.
1:40.3	He had been chasing an animal with his hunting party, but he had gotten separated.
1:44.2	And now he had to rest.
1:46.6	Then, relaxing by the pond, he was startled when he saw a young man there.
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