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 Email any suggestions to [email protected]
EP 70 — The Gods in Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations
29/01/2026 | 25min
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 me a text! Support the show Email any suggestions to [email protected]
EP 69 — Odysseus Takes the Long Way Home
21/11/2025 | 23min
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 been ranked on a travel website, it would have gotten a negative rating. Feedback? Send me a text! Support the show Email any suggestions to [email protected]
EP 68 — A Shaman in Ancient Greece
19/07/2025 | 25min
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 Email any suggestions to [email protected]
EP 67: Strange & Obscure Tales (revised)
10/04/2025 | 27min
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? Send me a text! Support the show Email any suggestions to [email protected]
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!
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