Garner's Greek Mythology

Patrick Garner•www.patrickgarnerbooks.com

A unique view of mythology ... Imagine: Ancient Greek gods in the modern world ... Were the Greek gods no more than myths? Modern scholars say so. What if they're wrong? ... Join best selling author and mythologist Patrick Garner as he explores the Greek gods — Zeus, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Athena, Poseidon, Ares and many others — and offers rare insights into who these divine beings were — and uniquely, what became of them!

Heard in more than 188 countries, Garner's Greek Mythology is now in its 4th season!

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Ep 8: Poseidon & Hades - "Come Hell or High Water"

Send us a text ... In the 8th episode of Garner's Greek Mythology , we meet Zeus' two brothers, Poseidon and Hades . The first was the Lord of the Sea, and the second? The dark Lord of the Underworld. Poseidon , known to the Romans as Neptune, ruled all waters. When crossed he could create earthquakes and rake shorelines with mighty tsunamis. Sailors sacrificed to him to ensure calm seas and safe passage. Urged on by his sister, Demeter, to create the world's most beautiful animal, he imagined t...

Dec 12, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Ep 7: Apollo - NEVER Cross This God!

Send us a text ... This is episode 7 of Garner's Greek Mythology. Apollo was the god of prophesy and healing. Known as the sun-god, he founded the famous temple in Delphi from which the Pythia issued warnings and prophesies for more than 1200 years. Apollo also established centers for healing throughout Greece. Yet like his sister Artemis, he was a god of contradictions. For instance, if infuriated he could spread plague with a single arrow. In this episode we travel through Greece and then into...

Dec 03, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Ep 6: Artemis - Greeks Are Slow to Learn & Quick to Die

Send us a text ... This is episode 6 of Garner's Greek Mythology. What a journey! Here we discuss Artemis , the protector of girls, women and all things that suckle--yet, we learn that she was also a skilled hunter. Like Athene and the gods, this goddess was riddled with contradictions. The Romans in their infuriating way renamed her Diane ... She was a proud virgin goddess. Whereas Aphrodite--the goddess we know as Venus--loved song and dance and seduction, Artemis was stern. She was also a tra...

Nov 22, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Ep 5: Athene - Dazzling Warrior Goddess

Send us a text ... This is episode 5 of Garner's Greek Mythology. Here we discuss Athene, the so-called rational goddess of war. Was she? Hardly. Like all the gods she was complex and riddled with contradictions. Her stories are frequently those of passion and outrage. Reason was often set aside by this goddess who was considered the most intelligent of all the Olympic gods. Her sternness masked her fierce ardor. Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Myt...

Nov 14, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Ep 4: Zeus - A Monster’s Life & Death

Send us a text ... In this episode 4 of Garner's Greek Mythology, we look at Zeus, the greatest Olympic god. He's best revealed through his many stories--and the episode is filled with them. Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history series. The series views these divine beings as if they were anything but mythical... In this episode we meet Danae, Perseus, Demeter, Hera, Io, Persephone, Athena, Sisyphus, Herakles, ...

Nov 08, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Ep 3: Gaia - Creator & Destroyer

Send us a text ... You‘ve heard of Zeus, Apollo and Aphrodite. In episode 3 we explore the Greek creation story and learn of a divinity who has made the world and has the power to kill gods at her whim. Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history series. The series views these divine beings as if they were anything but mythical... In this episode we travel waaay back in time, in fact four to five billion years. We me...

Oct 30, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Ep 2: No Country For Old Gods...

Send us a text ... Episode two examines what really happened to the revered Greek gods and where they are today. Historians treat them as fantasies, as "myths." Here we suspend our disbelief and explore why the gods were never myths ; here, too, we follow them as they slowly retreat during the collapse of the Roman empire--and wander into other pursuits as a new religion slowly subverts the old. Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike a...

Oct 30, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Ep 1: The Gods NEVER Left!

Send us a text In Garner's Greek Mythology , we discover that the Greek gods never left! They’re here, now and operating in our modern world. It’s a wildly entertaining exploration that makes today’s world come alive. Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history series as the podcasts view these divine beings as if they were anything but mythical ... If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy new stories about the go...

Oct 29, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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