Stinging tails. Fatal venom. The Scorpion Men from Babylonian mythology are ruthless guards of the underworld. But they were created by a powerful goddess for a noble purpose: to avenge a murder, and seek out justice.
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Jun 2021
Solstice Special: Gemini, Cancer, Leo
The stars can tell us our fates, but they also have stories of their own. Today, hear the tales behind Gemini, Cancer and Leo — the cosmic twins of Rome, a monstrous crab, and the ferocious Nemean Lion. And for more celestial stories, keep listening across Parcast Network for epi ... Show More
50m 14s
Jun 2021
Solstice Special: Virgo, Libra, Scorpio
Our astrology takeover continues with the stories behind Virgo, Libra and Scorpio — the maiden, the scales of justice, and the vicious scorpion. For more celestial stories, keep listening across Parcast Network for episodes on the rest of the Zodiac signs, constellations and more ... Show More
57m 47s
Jun 2021
Solstice Special: Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius
Our astrology takeover continues, with Sagittarius, Capricorn, and Aquarius — the archer, the sea goat, and the water-bearer. For more celestial stories, keep listening across Parcast Network for episodes on the Zodiac signs, constellations and more! Learn more about your ad choi ... Show More
58m 37s
Apr 2020
Crossover Week: Mythical Monsters (Argus)
If you enjoy the stories told in Mythology, check out this episode from our series Mythical Monsters: In Greek mythology, Argus Panoptes was a giant with 100 eyes spread over his entire body. Unlike most of the giants, who rebelled against the gods, Argus was one of Queen Hera’s ... Show More
50m 38s
Nov 2018
Mini Myth: Zodiac Constellations, Orion & the Scorpion (Scorpio)
Let's talk Zodiac: there's a scorpion in this one!CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing.Sources: The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield, ... Show More
9m 47s