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Garner's Greek Mythology

by Patrick Garner

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EP 73: To Bee or Not to Bee

September 17, 2026 · 19 min

This is the story of Aristaeus, Apollo's son. To the Greeks, bees represented life, law and order. When hives failed, so did cities. Listen to how Apollo's son saves the day. Feedback? Send me a text! Support the show
EP 72 — The Golden Bough

June 3, 2026 · 21 min

The tale of The Golden Bough startled people in 1890 when mythologist Sir James George Fraser claimed human sacrifice was practiced in the heart of the Roman Empire. In this episode, we take our time machine back to 15 AD to see for…
EP 71 -- Beyond The Grave

April 12, 2026 · 20 min

What happened to the Greeks after death? What did other people in 500 BC believe? In this episode, we look at the afterworld of Greeks, Jews, Egyptians, Persians, Buddhists and Chinese. Feedback? Send me a text! Support the show
EP 70 — The Gods in Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations

January 29, 2026 · 25 min

The great Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius kept a private diary during his endless military campaigns against the empire’s invaders. A new translation of this important text is now out and prominently features the Greek gods. Feedback? Send…
EP 69 — Odysseus Takes the Long Way Home

November 21, 2025 · 23 min

The hero of the Odyssey and the Trojan War has to navigate treacherous waters and deities on his 10-year journey home. We join Odysseus for part of it. Meet Circe, the Sirens, and the sea monsters that slow his passage. If the trip had…

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EP 68 — A Shaman in Ancient Greece

July 19, 2025 · 25 min

A shaman suddenly appears in ancient Greece to proclaim that Pythagoras, the founder of philosophy, is divine. Behind the scenes, Apollo lurks. Listen as the Greeks are shocked at what unfolds! Feedback? Send me a text! Support the show
EP 67: Strange & Obscure Tales (revised)

April 10, 2025 · 28 min

EP 67 — Strange & Obscure Tales Four tales in one episode, all little known. Each focuses on the relationship between gods and men. One may well reveal the origin of werewolves. Come play with Zeus, Demeter, Artemis and Hermes. Feedback?…
EP 66: Aphrodite & The Golden Apple

April 2, 2025 · 25 min

This episode looks at the infamous Judgment of Paris, which sounds like a French court decision, but was actually a beauty contest between Greek goddesses! Join Hera, Athene and Aphrodite for the lead-up to the Trojan War and all the chaos…
EP 65: In Plain Sight

January 19, 2025 · 25 min

This episode looks in depth at the unexpected themes of Greek pottery and how gods and heroes are depicted. We also examine the strange effigies of the god Hermes. You’ll meet a Hermes unlike any you’ve encountered. This episode is also…
EP 64: Artemis & the Ouija Board

December 24, 2024 · 20 min

Engaging one night with an old Ouija board, podcaster Patrick Garner conjures up the ancient goddess Artemis. Over the course of many hours, the goddess remembers Athena, Poseidon, Hecate, her brother Apollo and other divinities. The…
EP 63: Nyx, The Darkest Goddess

November 27, 2024 · 21 min

Nyx. the goddess of night, appeared before the Olympic gods, even before the Titans. Her progeny were almost all beings of terror and dread, and included Doom, Death, Sleep, Dreams, Blame, Misery, The Fates, Retribution, Old Age and…
EP 62: When Zeus Came Knocking

August 16, 2024 · 26 min

When Zeus Came Knocking A visit by Zeus and Hermes to an old couple’s home in ancient Greece sparked a tradition that goes on even today. All ancient Greeks knew that hospitality to strangers could bring fortune. Inhospitality could lead…

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About the show

A unique view of mythology ... Join best-selling author and mythologist Patrick Garner as he explores the Greek gods — Zeus, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Athena, Poseidon, Ares and others — and offers rare insights into who these divine beings were — and uniquely, what became of them! Heard in more than 190 countries, Garner's Greek Mythology is now in its 5th season!