Come one, come all to a new episode exploring the wonders that is Herodotus' The Histories! Today Michaela takes on an adventure into the beginnings of the first history text from Greek antiquity. What was going on at the beginning of the Persian Wars, will we even get to the Persian Wars, and how many tangents does the father of history go on!

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CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide direct warnings when there is reference to anything with overtly traumatic themes but be aware that Greek mythology regularly features assault, death, and many other potentially triggering events.

Sources: Herodotus' The Histories translated by Tom Holland.

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It's time for another 'Back to School' BONUS!... That is, we're re-sharing some fun and (extra) educational episodes because there's always more to learn...

This episode originally aired in January 2024. Liv speaks with returning guest CW Marshall about ancient Greek Theatre! Toph goes through the culture of it all, the festivals, the winners and losers, how and why a play gets made, and who pulls the strings... Plus, Euripides is the best, as always. 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 Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby

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.

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It's time for another 'Back to School' BONUS!... That is, we're re-sharing some fun and (extra) educational episodes because there's always more to learn... This episode originally aired in September 2022. Turns out epiphanies are super fascinating and, basically, everywhere. Gillian Glass joins Liv to talk about epiphanic experiences in antiquity, both Greek mythology and in the Torah. Plus, what do the gods smell like, anyway? 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 Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby

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.

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It's time for another 'Back to School' BONUS!... That is, we're re-sharing some fun and (extra) educational episodes because there's always more to learn...

This episode originally aired in September 2024. Liv speaks with Professor Helen King about her new book Immaculate Forms, and the history of the female body. From the ancient world (women were wet and spongy) to the more modern (Man Discovers Clitoris). Plus, Artemis and periods. 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 Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby

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.

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It's time for another 'Back to School' BONUS!... That is, we're re-sharing some fun and (extra) educational episodes because there's always more to learn... This episode originally aired in September 2022. Liv is joined by Eva Rummery to talk all things plants in Greek myth and even some archaeology. Plant myths, sacred groves, and even how some plants were grown in the ancient world! 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 Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby.

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.

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Today Liv shares LOTS of new and exciting developments (fancy new group trip, anyone?!), answers some of your questions (we're getting crafty!), and more! (Rambley) info on the group trip to Greece found at 19:20, find more information and details on how to join the trip here. 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 Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby

CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide direct warnings when there is reference to anything with overtly traumatic themes but be aware that Greek mythology regularly features assault, death, and many other potentially triggering events.

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This episode originally aired in april 2024. Liv is joined by Dr Kim Shelton to dive deeper into the real world of Bronze Age Mycenae and all we've learned from what they left behind. Learn more about Dr Shelton's work here.

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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.

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Today's re-aired episode is PURE DELIGHTFUL NONSENSE! This episode originally aired in Jul 2023...

Diving deeper into the story of Bellerophon, the perpetually forgotten hero who defeated the absolutely magnificent Chimera (and was the only hero to actually ride Pegasus!). Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content!

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: Theoi entries on Bellerophon; ToposText entries on Bellerophon, Pegasus, and the Chimera. Quote from Palaephatus, translated by John Brady Kiesling is from Topos Text. Early Greek Myths by Timothy Gantz.

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