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Jun 2024
44m 35s

372: Greek Myths: Things as they Are

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod
About this episode
The story of Demeter from Greek mythology is one of finding her place in the world. A world run by her terrible siblings, but it's ok. She's her own person and she can weather anything as long as she has her daughter Persephone by her side. As long as nothing happens to Persephone.

The creature is the Ya-Te-Veo, a story told by people who traveled Central and South America in the 1800s.

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Music:

"A Common Pause" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Caustic Pulse" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Onside" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Stensal Landing" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Greybeard" by Blue Dot Sessions

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