EPISODE · Jul 18, 2021 · 17 MIN
EP 27: The Dishonored Sky Gods
from Garner's Greek Mythology · host Patrick Garner
Welcome to EPISODE 27 -- The Dishonored Sky GodsZeus did not have the sky to himself, and shared it with the sun god Helios, the moon goddess Selene, and others. This arrangement worked well until an even greater force than Zeus came on the scene.This episode tells the story of the sky gods who were bested by science. That was a new way to explain the workings of the world—one without the flourishes of divine powers and personalities—and it continues to this day.Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history series. Here these divine beings are viewed as if they were anything but mythical…A shoutout to Saraz Handpans and Mark Garner for background handpan music.Feedback? Send me a text!Support the showEmail any suggestions to [email protected]
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Welcome to EPISODE 27 -- The Dishonored Sky Gods Zeus did not have the sky to himself, and shared it with the sun god Helios, the moon goddess Selene, and others. This arrangement worked well until an even greater force than Zeus came on the scene. This episode tells the story of the sky gods who were bested by science. That was a new way to explain the workings of the world—one without the flourishes of divine powers and personalities—and it continues to this day. Narrated by mythologist and...
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