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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2025

Cupid, Psyche, Hades and Persephone: Ancient Love Stories

from Tales of Our Time

In honor of Valentine's Day last week, we're reviewing TWO ancient love stories in this week's episode: That of Hades and Persephone, and comparing it to the story of Cupid and Psyche.   I'm joined by literature student, and mythology enthusiast Jared Friesen. We discuss what may have led to the preferential popularity in recent years of Hades and Persephone's myth, as well as the surprising written history of Cupid and Psyche! Whether you celebrate Valentine's Day or not, come and listen (and judge) these famous love stories with us.

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