59-Greek Myths: The Violence of Our Ancestors

Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser

Fiction, History, Arts, Books

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🗓️ 1 February 2017

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Many connected stories from Greek mythology. We'll start with story of Hades and Persephone, and learn why she's always hanging around the underworld (hint: it's not because she wants to). Then, I'll tell the story of the curse of the house of Atreus, starting with Tantalus and his questionable food choices. It's a long, dark episode, so get ready. The creature is the Nakki, from Finland, who just wants to drown you and look good while doing it. Is that too much to ask? The store: http://www.bardic.fm Loot crate! http://www.lootcrate.com/legends MVMT watches: http://www.mvmtwatches.com/myths Music: "White Filament" by Blue Dot Sessions "What it is" by Podington Bear "Helmer Sprak" by Blue Dot Sessions "Thoughtful" by Lee Rosevere "Casual Uncertainties" by Gurdonark "Aquamarine, My Distant Blue" by Nihilore "Deserted City" by Kai Engel "Captain Socrates" by Nihilore "As Nihilism Gives Way to Existentialism" by Nihilore

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0:00.0	I have a quick disclaimer this week.
0:01.7	While there isn't anything graphic, there's quite a bit of violence, some adult themes,
0:05.9	and mentions of sexual assault.
0:07.3	I put the details on the post on mythpigcast.com if you want more info before listening.
0:12.4	This week, on the Myths and Legends podcast, we will cover a lot of ground in Greek mythology,
0:17.8	from Hades and Persephone to Tantalus to the curse of the House of Atreus.
0:21.6	It's a big, dark week, and you'll see why you probably should not dogsit for Zeus,
0:28.1	and why you should pass on any invitation to an ancient Greek potluck dinner.
0:32.7	Then, on the creature of the week, it's a water creature that might try to lure you into
0:36.3	the water with his good looks.
0:38.5	Well that is, if you can get over his stinky back hair.
0:47.1	This is the Myths and Legends podcast, episode 59, the violence of our ancestors.
0:57.1	This is a podcast where I tell stories from folklore.
0:59.7	Some are incredibly popular stories you think you know, but with surprising origins.
1:03.9	Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should.
1:07.3	Like I said, we're back in Greek mythology.
1:09.4	So that of Zeus, Hera, Hercules, Hades, and all of them.
1:12.4	You don't really need any background for this one, even if you haven't heard the others.
1:16.2	The Olympians are immortal and terrible, and the time period doesn't matter much.
1:20.2	Though this is the generation before the Trojan War.
1:23.4	So 1200 to 1300 BC, and we'll jump right into the story of Hades and Persephone.
1:39.8	Persephone was walking in a field, having fun and picking flowers with her 1000-ish friends.
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