Perseus and Medusa, An Epic Myth from Ancient Greece About A Prophecy, Monstrous Battles, and A Well-Deserved Happily Ever After| Fireside Folklore with Hades, S1E3

Send over your dead SMS messages.Greetings, listeners!Welcome to Greece, the cradle of democracy, philosophy, and, of course, some of the most iconic myths in history! Tonight, we retell one of Greece’s most legendary stories: The Myth of Perseus and Medusa.As is tradition in Greek mythology, this tale begins with a prophecy and a king’s desperate attempt to defy the Fates. Thanks to my brother Zeus and his infamous roving eye, a series of events is set in motion—events in which even I, Hades, play a silent but pivotal role. What follows is a hero’s journey of courage, cunning, and justice, where Perseus defeats a monster, rescues his mother, and saves Princess Andromeda. Remarkably, this myth ends with something exceedingly rare in Greek mythology: a true happily-ever-after, free of strings, curses, or divine conditions.Our ever-curious Hermes brings you fascinating facts about Greece, including a surprising one about ancient Greek “robots”—yes, you heard that right, robots! Meanwhile, my radiant queen and equal, Persephone, shares a recipe for Spanakopita, a savory pastry filled with spinach, feta, and the flakiest phyllo dough—a dish as timeless as the myths themselves.And for those who enjoy a challenge, Zeus is back with another Lightning Round, where you can test your knowledge of this episode and compete for a mortal prize.Next week, we’ll journey to Brazil to recount The Little Sister of the Giants, a story filled with magic and adventure from the heart of South America.As always, if you have questions, comments, or criticisms about Hermes's Korean pronunciations, send your dead letters to me at [email protected]. Until next time, gather close to the fire and stay curious.