Oh Muses! Troy still looms large in the tale of Odysseus' journey home to Ithaca. Odysseus starts to tell his tale from the beginning and we encounter vengeful seas, neglecting the gods, non-linear storytelling, lotus eaters, a hostile work environment, and invasion.
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Jun 2024
S10E10 - Ancient Olympics Part Deux
Oh Muses! We are once again dipping a toe in history and talking about ancient sport heroes! In this episode we encounter ground breaking athletes, pioneering villains, statue lore, the rage of fandom, and a sporting event which shall not be named. You can listen to Greeking Out ... Show More
26m 53s
Jun 2024
S10E9 - Ancients: They're Just Like Us!
Oh Muses! We are looking back at what ancient people have left us. In this episode we encounter bad customer reviews, the names of ancient dogs, vibes-based history, daily life in the ancient world, and some fun stories that aren’t true. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks e ... Show More
27m 23s
Aug 2019
The Odyssey Pt. 2: Odysseus' Journey
As a guest of the Phaeacians, Odysseus entertains his hosts with the tale of his misadventures. He tells the story of what happened after he and his fellow Ithacans left Troy with the spoils of war. Here, Odysseus relays his encounter with the dreaded Cyclops, the Witch Circe, an ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2021
Odysseus and the Cyclops!
This is an ancient tale indeed! It comes from one of the most famous books in the world, Homer's ODYSSEY. The hero of our tale, Odysseus, lands on a strange island and soon becomes the captive of the giant one-eyed monster Polyphemus. The vivid nature of this story made it a favo ... Show More
11m 12s
Jul 2025
Othering in the Odyssey; Liv & Michaela Chat Polyphemus the Cyclops
Liv is neck-deep in the Odyssey which means today she and Michaela chat Odysseus' travels, particularly Polyphemus and the 'othering' of the Cyclops. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the ... Show More
49m 47s
Sep 2019
Penelope, A Cunning Woman Surviving in a Man’s World (The Odyssey Part 11)
Penelope and the "stranger" who is Odysseus finally speak. And the suitors inch closer and closer to their doom. 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 referenci ... Show More
29m 48s