Episode 19: Pelops

Pelops who? Meet this lesser-known Greek hero-king who lends his name to the Peloponnese and is connected with the founding of the Olympic games. Was he really chopped up by his father and served to the gods or is something else going on? Passages: Pindar Olympian 1. For sources, credits and passage, visit http://mythtake.blog Hang out with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mythtake/ Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum #MythTake #HumanitiesPodcasts Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play so you don’t miss an episode! Like what you hear? Support us on Patreon. Find our RSS on Podbean http://alisoninnes.podbean.com This week’s theme music: “Super Hero” by King Louie’s Missing Monuments from the album “Live at WFMU” (2011). Used under Creative Commons license. Music used under Creative Commons license and available from Free Music Archive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.