Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean

The most entertaining and enraging stories from 'Classical' mythology (and, often, ancient history of the wider Mediterranean!) told casually, contemporarily, and (more often than not) sarcastically. The world of Greek mythology and the history of the wider ancient Mediterranean is full of wonder, horror, and utter hilarity. These myths and stories are timeless for a reason, they're just as relevant today as they were 2500+ years ago. With over 700 episodes and counting, we dive deep into the realm of gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between.

Regular episodes every Tuesday, conversations with authors and scholars or readings of ancient epics every Friday. LTAMB: The Oracle Edition has ad-free episodes and so much more. Learn more about the podcast, and Liv's work, including her book Greek Mythology: the Gods, Goddess, and Heroes Handbook at mythsbaby.com.

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Conversations: the Divine Rage of Dionysus, a Transgender Translation of Bacchae w/ Emma Pauly

Liv speaks with returning guest, translator and dramaturg Emma Pauly about reshaping and expanding their translation of Bacchae, and transgender, non-binary Dionysus. Find more from Emma here including a much earlier version of their translation of Bacchae here . This is the work by Cameron Awkward-Rich referenced. 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: f...

Jun 06, 2025•2 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 708

The Timelessly Trans Tale of Caeneus, ft. Stephanie McCarter and Joe Watson

Happy Pride! This episode is a combination of three past episodes featuring the invulnerable and AFAB hero, Caeneus. Featuring this conversation with Stephanie McCarter , translator of Ovid's Metamorphoses, this episode from 2023 , and this conversation with Joe Watson , author of the article used in 2023 and linked below! Now more than ever we should remember (and have evidence!) that being trans and seeking gender affirmation has always existed... Hate the Patriarchy, love trans people! Submit...

Jun 03, 2025•43 min•Season 8Ep. 707

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