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In Case You Mythed It
by Karl Gage
A podcast devoted to the myths and legends from around the world that you didn't hear in school.
Episodes
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Persephone; Queen of the Dead, Goddess of Spring
IN which we discuss the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, from which comes the story of Persephone's abduction by Hades, Demeter's grief and wrath, and how one of ancient Greece's most mysterious rituals was founded.
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The Finnish Underworld of Tuonela; A Story from Kalevala
Today, after a brief rundown of Finnish history, language, and mythology, we look at the time that Vainamoinen, hero of the Kalevala, went to the underworld, and the things that he saw there.
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The Descent of Inanna; the First Katabasis
In today's episode, we hear the story of Inanna, the most beloved goddess of Sumer, and how she died and was reborn...
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Spooky Season 2022 Intro; What is Katabasis?
Well, its that time of year again...
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The Voyage of the Argonauts, Part X; The Voyage Home (or, Medea, Jason, and a Giant Metal Man)
In today's installment, the Nereid nymphs play pinball, Jason and Medea get married, the Argonauts miss reuniting with Herakles by mere hours, Jason gets help from a desert mirage, Poseidon has a very helpful son, Medea fights a giant, Jason does some dream interpretation, and the Argonauts…
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The Voyage of the Argonauts, Part IX; A Murder Most Foul
In this chapter of the Argonautica, Jason and Co. try (and fail) to get home, and along the way commit a murder, the guilt which requires the aid of another witch to cleanse. A brief discussion of the ancient Greek concept of supplication is also given.
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The Voyage of the Argonauts, Part VIII; Jason's Trial, its Aftermath, and the Escape from Aeetes
In today's episode, Jason plows a field and throws a large rock, Medea has trouble sleeping (again,) the moon starts talking, and Jason succeeds in beating a dragon, despite not actually doing anything.
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The Voyage of the Argonauts, Part VII; Medea Gives Jason Homework (and Feelings)
In today's chapter, Medea can't sleep, Jason and Medea finally meet, Jason is struck by love, and Medea gives him homework that involves doing some witchcraft.
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The Voyage of the Argonauts, Part VI; Welcome to Colchis, Jason! (Hope You Survive the Experience)
This week, having reached their goal, the Argonauts get wowed by the palace of Aeetes, creeped out by some trees, and finally get upset that they might need to ask a witch for help.
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The Voyage of the Argonauts, Part V; Lost Friends and Strange Waters
In today's episode, the Argonauts lose some of their crew, gain others, narrowly avoid a conflict with the Amazons, get into a conflict with some very strange birds, and hear the sound of a mythical organ removal.
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The Voyage of the Argonauts, Part IV; Phineas and Food
Today, Jason and friends reach the home of the blind prophet Phineas, and help him with a very smelly problem, before continuing on their way into the Black Sea, where some divine interactions happen.
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The Voyage of the Argonauts, Part III; Losing a Friend and Some Light Fisticuffs
Today, the Argonauts lose one of their biggest allies by accident, then do some boxing.
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The Voyage of the Argonauts, Part II; The Lemnian Women and Other Misadventures
On this episode, the Argonauts have shore leave after a solid few days at sea, then meet a friend and have a tragic encounter...
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The Voyage of the Argonauts, Part I; "Argonauts... Assemble!"
In this episode, we begin a new arc on In Case You Mythed It. A man with one sandal must assemble a crew of Greece's Mightiest Heroes in order to go steal some shiny wool from a land beyond the sea...
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Antigone; the World's First Protestor
In this episode, which is quite long, we look into the story of Antigone, daughter of Oedipus and one of the most interesting, if tragic, women in all of Greek mythology, with a small detour into ancient Greek burial practices. And when its all over, we finally reach the end of the episodes on...
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Women of Myth: Atalanta
In which Atalanta is one of Greece's greatest heroines.
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The Seven Against Thebes, or; Oedipus Continues to Cause Problems
In this episode, after a long absence, we pick up where we left off in recounting the stories of the city of Thebes. When one of the sons of Oedipus steals the throne, seven champions step forward to attack the city on behalf of his spurned brother. Meanwhile, Oedipus meets his fate near Athens...
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Doomed to Succeed; The Tragedy of Oedipus Rex, King of Thebes
In this episode, we discuss the tragic story of King Oedipus, as recounted in Sophocles' Oedipus Rex. Patreon: patreon.com/incaseyoumythedit
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Several Generations of Theban Kings, and a Highly Portentous Prophecy
In this episode, Thebes gets its seven gates (and almost as many kings,) Mount Kithaeron appears twice as a place to get rid of unwanted infants, and an appearance by Zeus brings back the ding sound. Finally, a baby is born whose fate will eventually result in one of the most tragic stories of…
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The Bacchae; The Children of Cadmus, the Birth of a God, and the First Great Tragedy to Befall Thebes
In this episode, we return to Cadmus and the city of Thebes, for the tale of the Bacchae, as told by Euripides. This is the first, but not the last, great tragedy to befall Thebes, as the curse upon the House of Cadmus continues to do its work. Like what you hear? Consider leaving a like or...
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Europa, Zeus, and a Giant Metal Man- The Story of the Abduction of Europa
In this incredibly short (and late...sorry) episode, we pick up with Europa, princess of Phoenicia, last seen riding a bull into the sea.
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The Greek Alphabet Isn't (Originally) Greek *Teaser*
A teaser message for the new patron-exclusive bonus episode. Not a patron already? Consider joining for as low as $3 (or whatever equivalent currency you happen to use), at patreon.com/incaseyoumythedit
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Cadmus, the First Hero of Ancient Greece
In this story, Cadmus, one of Greece's earliest heroes, loses a sister, founds a city, marries a goddess, fights a dragon, and turns into a snake, not necessarily in that order. Like what you hear? Consider donating to the Patreon for bonus content, and to gain the unending gratitude of the host:...
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A Viking Zombie for Christmas!? An Episode from The Saga of Grettir the Strong
In this episode of In Case You Mythed It: When things start going bump in the night at a farmstead in medieval Iceland, there's only one man with the strength and wrestling skills to fight the undead: Grettir the Strong! (This episode covers one part of the much longer Grettis Saga) Like what you...
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An Olympic Sized Hostile Takeover - Theogony, Part 2
In this episode, we finish up Hesiod's Theogony, the ancient Greek creation myth. The Olympians battle the Titans, Zeus is horrible to women, and the Olympian gods take power. Want an extra episode every other week? Consider becoming a patron! For as low as three dollars a month, get access to...
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Greek Mythology's Titanic Beginnings: Theogony, Part 1
This week, the podcast gets a new format. Every other week will be a story from mythology, while the weeks in between will be Patron-only episodes where I break down the history and context of the myths. The myth this week is the most-complete version of the ancient Greek myth of the creation of...
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Tricking the Devil on Halloween: The Tale of Stingy Jack O'Lantern
In this episode of In Case You Mythed It, we return to Ireland for a story of the Devil getting embarrassed, a man drinking a lot, and the creation of the first Jack O'Lantern. There is also an important announcement on the future of the podcast. Like what you hear? Consider leaving a like or...
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Spooky Season 2021 Part 1: Two Irish Vampires
In which Spooky Season begins with the stories of a pair of Irish vampires; Abhartach of County Derry and the Dearg Due of County Waterford. Along the way, I discuss the historical connections between Ireland and the modern vampire story. Content Warning: Since this is about vampires, discussion…
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Episode 2: In Germany, Death Gives a Second Chance- Godfather Death from the Brothers Grimm
In this episode, I dive into one of the lesser-known legends recorded by the Grimm brothers in Germany n the early 19th century. As it turns out, Death himself makes a pretty good godfather...
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Episode 1: Egyptian Robinson Crusoe with a Dragon - The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor
In this inaugural episode, I discuss how a shipwrecked sailor learned to be patient from a dragon. All sound effects courtesy of freesound.org
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast devoted to the myths and legends from around the world that you didn't hear in school.
HOSTED BY
Karl Gage
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