Mythology
Ancient myths, modern twists. This episodic audio drama brings history’s greatest stories to life, analyzing their origins and giving insight into how our ancestors saw the universe. Mythology is a Spotify Original from Parcast.
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The Pride of Narcissus Pt. 1
Blessed with nearly divine beauty, the mortal man Narcissus finds himself the object of affection from all around him.
29 min
202
Titanomachy: The War of the Titans
Zeus came from a line of tyrannical deities, focused only on their own power.
48 min
203
The Epic of Gilgamesh Pt. 2
After slaying the giant Humbaba, Gilgamesh and Enkidu find themselves challenged by the gods themselves.
37 min
204
The Epic of Gilgamesh Pt. 1
This Mesopotamian epic poem, composed in 2100 BCE, is considered to be one of the foundational texts in human history.
37 min
205
The Abduction of Persephone
The goddess of the harvest, Demeter, loved nothing more than her daughter, Persephone.
36 min
206
Hercules Pt. 2: Apotheosis
After Hera cursed him with a fit of madness, Hercules lashed out against his own family.
40 min
207
Hercules Pt. 1: Strength in Suffering
Of all the mythological figures of Ancient Greece, none has maintained as much prominence as Hercules, the demigod gifted with super strength.
40 min
208
Loki Pt. 3: The God of Fire
The Trickster God has tested the Asgardian gods’ patience for the last time.
36 min
209
Loki Pt. 2: The God of Mischief
The Gods know their fate and that Loki’s is the most tragic of them all.
38 min
210
Loki Pt. 1: The Trickster God
The son of a Giant and a God, Loki shows an ambivalence towards their problems and relies heavily on shape shifting tricks.
40 min
211
Athena Pt. 2: Lady of Athens
She exists in a liminal state, but slowly finds her own identity as protector of Athens, guardian of heroes, and goddess of wisdom at home and at war.
40 min
212
Athena Pt. 1: War and Wisdom
The Goddess of art and war defied gender roles exhibited in Greek culture.
41 min
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Introducing Mythology
Introducing Mythology
1 min