Muses of Mythology

While the show is on hiatus, we're sharing some episodes from our Bunker 9 Bonus Feed! We'll be back on Tuesday, June 2, 2026!Bunker 9 - Episode 74: We Love Hadestown (w/ Dylan Hunter)Nearly three years ago, we recorded an episode about the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Our guest was the fabulous Dylan Hunter, who came on the podcast to discuss the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Hadestown. Unfortunately, at the time neither co-host had seen the musical, so the topic was largely tabled. Two years and nine months later, we finally have that conversation. Major Spoilers for HadestownContent Warning: This episode contains mention of death, starvation, and climate change. Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

While the show is on hiatus, we're sharing some episodes from our Bunker 9 Bonus Feed! We'll be back on Tuesday, June 2, 2026!Bunker 9 - Episode 82: Liv Albert's Nectar of the GodsDarien impulse-bought a mythology-themed cocktail book! So we invited some friends over to sample a few drinks. Thank you to Kelsey Dody, Dylan Hunter, Melissa Keating, and Dalton Montgomery for helping us mix up an amazingly fun episode! The audio quality is sub-par, but we promise the conversation will be top shelf!Content warning: This episode features alcohol consumption as well as conversations about death and murder in myths. Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

While the show is on hiatus, we're sharing some episodes from our Bunker 9 Bonus Feed! We'll be back on Tuesday, June 2, 2026!Bunker 9 - Episode 96: Which Discworld Book You Should Read (Based on Your Godly Parent)For Darien's birthday episode, DJ let her talk about Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series for a whole hour. Dalton, once The Last Hero is mentioned, skip to 39:48Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

DJ promised, so here is it: An episode of 12 Days of Musemas on Easter Sunday!On the twelfth day of Musemas for 2023, Darien and DJ have BIG opinions about a video game that follows Ebenezer Scrooge two years after his ghostly Christmas encounter. Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

While the show is on hiatus, we're sharing some episodes from our Bunker 9 Bonus Feed! We'll be back on Tuesday, June 2, 2026!Bunker 9 - Episode 100: Ranking Our 11 Favorite Book MomentsTotally, definitely, absolutely our favorite, most loved moments from Rick Riordan's books.Spoilers for everything from The Lightning Thief to Wrath of the Triple Goddess Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Ramses the Great was f***ing lucky he didn't have the Roman Empire breathing down his neck.”It's the last episode of our Egyptian mythology season. Let's spend it talking about one goddess, one god, and two real dudes.Other topics include a goddess not being associated with the afterlife, the world's first Egyptologist, Darien taking shots at Ramses the Great, using the Patron funds to access Nat Geo articles, Rick Riordan favoring Greek sources for every mythology, DJ advocating for more mashed up words.Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about animal attacks, death, the afterlife, murder, grave robbing, and infant/child death.Spoilers for The Son of Neptune, Blood of Olympus, and The Tyrant’s Tomb.Listen to Darien rant about The Things Gods Break on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“You don't know sh*t, AI!”Time to talk about the Greek and Egyptian crossover short stories that had huge lore implications which haven't been revisited in a decade. Other topics include revisiting the hosts’ issues with Wrath of the Triple Goddess, struggling to identify the exact release date of paperback editions, speculation of cheese, the tonal dissonance of the short stories coming out before Heroes of Olympus finished, Hazel having the potential to be the most powerful person in the world, and the perfect pitch for the Riordanverse Infinity War. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about racial slurs, being swallowed alive, physical violence, and animal death.Spoilers for Chalice of the Gods, Mark of Athena, House of Hades, and Blood of Olympus Learn more about Faces of Hope: https://facesofhopeidaho.org/Hear our thoughts about Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“I’ve mismarketed this episode.”The number one book you should read at least once in your (after)life.Other topics include defining some very important terms of the season, Egyptian funerary text themed Pokémon, offerings Darien would like left for her Ka, 42 Rules you should never break, Ammut mini-episode, a possible Kane Chronicles/Magnus Chase crossover, answering a question from the previous episode, and the New Game Plus of afterlifes.Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, embalming/mummification processes, animal attacks, and the destruction of the soul. Spoilers for Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. Hear our thoughts about Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“DJ made a face…”This episode is not for listeners with ophidiphobia.Other topics include the hosts’ aversion to sandbox games, utter confusion regarding Rick Riordan's ancient Egyptian timeline, DJ spoiling episode surprises, Darien's anti-pyramid agenda, and giving Rick Riordan some credit this season. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about snakes, death, dismemberment, being swallowed alive, the afterlife, and world-ending asteroids. Spoilers for Smite, Stargate: SG1, and Yu-Gi-Oh.Hear our thoughts about Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“That Tumblr post was right!”It's time to cover what is arguably the most iconic deity of the Egyptian pantheon: Anubis!Other topics include how the Sadie/Anubis love story would work better if it were more like Howl’s Moving Castle, the return of the siblings wishing Rick Riordan committing harder to his own lore, DJ proving that he has been paying attention the whole time, the return of Wolves Being A Problem, and Darien confessing to having no idea what real life jackals look like. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death (human and animal) and the afterlife.Spoilers for Howl’s Moving Castle, SMITE, The Mummy (1999), The Mummy Returns, Yu-Gi-Oh, and The Nine Lives of Chloe King.Learn more about the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/Hear our thoughts about Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Khonsu sucks. (Affectionate)”Back by popular threat, Tim (he/him) and AJ (he/they) from Standby Podcast return to call down the power of the moon and discuss another pop culture reinterpretation of a mythical deity. Other topics include the Five Male Interests, Bes’s bad wager, youthful ancient hair styles, a defense of divine cannibalism, divine horny jail, Rick Riordan's most indefensible characterization choice, Darien briefly forgetting the existence of Piper McClean, Moon Knight 101, and a reminder that Zeb F****ING Wells has NOT been forgiven.Get more Standby Line at https://open.spotify.com/show/24St9OzlAzdq6ybjel8Co1Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, cannibalism, mental health disorders, physical violence, racist depictions of Native Americans, and gun violence.Spoilers for Moon Knight (2022), Marvel Comics, and Night at the MuseumHear our thoughts about Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“She has partied too hard.”This week, the hosts learn the best way to worship Sekhmet (21+ only) and that Hathor is so much more than a sleepy cow. Other topics include Desjardins summoning Sekhmet at a perfectly reasonable time in proportion to the rest of his life, where alcohol appears in the Riordanverse, DJ presenting an insightful linguistic theory, Ancient Egyptian New Year's presents, all the things Hathor was associated with, and Darien putting 2006 on blast.Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, mass slaughter, blood, the consumption of blood, alcohol consumption, meat consumption, intercourse, corrosion, and cannibalism. Spoilers for SMITE, Wicked + Divine, Moon Knight (2022), and War of the Realms: Journey into MysteryHear our thoughts about Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Give me a chubby hippo with a knife!” We finally watched Moon Knight! Other topics include the difference between household gods and royal gods, a new vocab word (apotropaic), a reminder that Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness is still terrible, hippos being both adorable and dangerous, Taweret and the Minoan Genius, and the hosts finally watching Moon Knight. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, animal attacks, and breast feeding. Hear our thoughts about Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Pigeons; the vultures of the bird world.”PODCAST CHALLENGE: Can two siblings discuss three gods (Hapi, Babi, and Nekhbet) in under 30 minutes?Other topics include justice for vultures, Babi not being able to keep his mouth shut, a Smartt family story about a primate at the zoo, the hosts’ top rivers, a reminder that Nephtys is NOT a water goddess, Rick Riordan making another odd choice, and Darien still being unable to consistently pronounce “Thoth.”Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, animal attacks, and sexual intercourse.See what's in store for Bunker 9 in 2026 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Sobek contains multitudes.”We didn't watch Moon Knight, so we're kicking off 2026 with the crocodile god, Sobek! Other topics include narrative boss fights, deities containing multitudes, debate regarding the meaning of Sobek’s name, how gods gain popularity, Darien's fear of crocodiles, and a story of how a crocodile at Zoo Boise got the name Pandora. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about assault, death, and animal attacks. Spoilers for SMITE, Be Cool, Scooby Doo, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, and The ClueFinders 4th Grade Adventures: Puzzle of the PyramidLearn more about Boise Rock School: https://boiserockschool.com/See what's in store for Bunker 9 in 2026 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

"What about the dwarf thing?"Y'all want to hear Darien talk about a 900ish page dissertation published in 1989? You're in luck!Other topics include DJ learning new words, 18th-century Egyptologists mucking about, Bes's favorite musical instrument, a 900ish page dissertation published in 1989, and speculation about ancient tattoos. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death. Spoilers for Mummies Alive!JOIN US FOR MUSEMAS 2025 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

MUSEMAS RETURNSWhat better way to celebrate our fourth year of discussing Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol than by ranking all 35 adaptations we've discussed in years past?Where does The Muppet Christmas Carol rank? The answer may shock you. Check out the Animal Animatic of "Link by Link" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SepcA_xmMZ0&list=RDSepcA_xmMZ0&start_radio=1Join us for the rest of Musemas 2025!! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Let the bird man fight!”Darien played too much Hades 2, so DJ took over the lesson plan for this week's episode about Thoth! Other topics include Darien continuing to mispronounce a deity’s name even after committing to the correct pronunciation, DJ conflating something Darien said with something Rick Riordan wrote, getting "babooned up,” making something Real through writing, dunking on the Riordan Wiki, and more host rewrites for a series they claimed to enjoy.Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, animal death, animal sacrifice, and enslavement. Spoilers for SMITEJOIN US FOR MUSEMAS 2025 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

It's not the Thoth episode.But is is an episode from last year's MuseMas, about the BEST adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Watch VHS Christmas Carol: Live at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieC-QuFKFVcLearn more about Faces of Hope: https://facesofhopeidaho.org/Get ready for MuseMas 2025!! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“No dogs on the moon. No dogs in this episode.”A new guest appears on the podcast! Mal from Demigod Debut is allergic to cats and has never read the Kane Chronicles, but she loves and has a deep respect for cats, which is the only requirement for being on the Bastet episode. Other topics include ancient people being just like us, finger knives, great parties with lots of wine, pondering if the gods of the Riordanverse hang out with other pantheons, the complicated history of feline domestication, and a withdrawn academic article that ruined Darien's day. Note: Cat interruptions, which are usually edited out and saved for the Patreon blooper reel, have been intentionally left in to honor Bastet.Get more Mal!Demigod Debut: https://linktr.ee/demigoddebutPitt Crew: https://www.instagram.com/pittcrewpodcast/Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, animal death, and animal sacrifice. Spoilers for Marvel Comics, the MCU, Scooby Doo on Zombie Island, and SMITEEnjoy over 100bonus episodes available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“I didn't dig too deep because I didn't want to see pictures of scorpions!”If this episode was just about Serket, it would be 15 minutes long. So, she's being joined in this episode by another goddess! Can you guess who? (DJ sure can!)Other topics include DJ’s delivering some excellent wordplay, Darien's deep fear of even digital scorpions, divine support in the marriage bed, DJ guessing Darien's attempt at a twist, a shout-out for Shucked, Darien struggling to pronounce the word “sphere,” and giving the oldest goddess of the Egyptian Pantheon her due.Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about scorpions, animal bites, and death by venom.Spoilers for The Court of the Dead and SMITEEnjoy over 100 bonus episodes available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka  Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

We're dropping a seasonally-appropriate spooky episode from the bonus feed because we REALLY want a third Hellaween graphic novel. It's our hope that hearing our discussion of the first volume will encourage you to read it yourself! And then read Hellaween: Spellbent! And then follow author Moss Lawton on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dinolich/ and tell them how much you loved their books and want to read another one! A witch, a werewolf, and a vampire go to Hot Topic! And that's not even the best part of this wonderfully spooky graphic novel!Spoiler's for Hellaween by Moss LawtonContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of car accidents, blood, and physical violence. Listen to our discussion about Hellaween: Spellbent on Patreon! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Ma’at’s not being done right…”This episode about it's a roundup episode featuring Geb, Tefnut, Shu, and Nut!! One of these could have been its own episode. Can you guess which??Other topics include DJ ruining the Geb section of the episode, Wikipedia’s citations proving the article wrong, Darien having the hardest time with names, homophones, and a really neat astrophysicist. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about gun violence, death, and the afterlife. Spoilers for SMITELearn more about Learning Lab: https://learninglabinc.org/Enjoy over 100 bonus episodes available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“You’re supposed to represent power!”This episode about Egyptian mythology also includes history about The Great Race for Mercy, during which Darien mistakenly refers to an important sled dog as “Fox” when his name was actually Togo. Deepest apologies. Those responsible have been sacked. Other topics include many Horus Variants, a Peregrine Falcon PSA, Young Horus as a symbol of hope, a very cool-sounding festival tradition that was probably pretty meh actually, strategic connections to godly iconography, a side tangent about sixth grade social studies, and Horus being a big, fat cheater. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about gun violence, death, and the afterlife. Spoilers for SMITE, Aladdin: King of Thieves, The Mummy Returns, and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Learn more about Sandy Hook Promise: https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/DJ and the Plucky Squire bonus episode available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Sets’s favorite food: [**censored**]”Our first guest of season seven!! Charlie (they/them) from Of the Eldest Gods (and other shows) joins the main feed for the first time to unpack Set, god of chaos, storms, and the outsiders. Other topics include better examining growth chaos as a tool for good and stagnant order as evil, Uncle Amos’ trauma being dismissed for the sake of a cool ending, Darien spiraling out while trying to research this episode, a very icky way of determining the rightful king, and “unraveling” the mystery of the Set Animal. Get more Charlie! https://linktr.ee/greenpixie12?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafSH7V8zafm70chBhJdTsBPTfQz2ImHsm61_FEnkf2ZLBX_gxo_D3UHPEHd3Q_aem_FghJ5V9Qt8c86ZE4WZCNjwContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about murder, death, dismemberment, xenophobia, and sexual assault. To avoid some icky stuff in the Set v. Horus section, skip to 36:25.Spoilers for SMITE, Stargate: SG1, Doctor Who (Old and New), Conan the Barbarian, Marvel Comics, Tomb Raider King, and Tomb RaiderEnjoy over 100 bonus episodes available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“He was a very leaky mummy.”This week, we bring an episode about Osiris that's a serving of mozzarella sticks without sauce sides. Feel free to bring your own sauces!!Other topics include relitigating the podcast stance that the gods should have been shaped by their contemporary human hosts, the origins of the pharaoh's royal symbols, Rick Riordan using fanfic as a source again, a fish’s favorite snack, and the answer to life, the universe, and everything. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about murder, death, the afterlife, dismemberment, necrophilia, and harm to a child. Spoilers for The Mummy (1999), Wednesday season 1, SMITE, Stargate: SG1, Firefly, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Tomb Raider King.Come see us at Boise Comic Arts Festival!! https://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/using-the-library/boise-comic-arts-festival/Gem State Comic Con Live Show bonus episode available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet your hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

 “What do you call a haunted house in Egypt?”Isis. Protector of Pharaohs. Guardian of the Dead. Goddess of Magic. Perhaps the most influential of all Egyptian deities. So, what’s the deal with that whole getting rid of Ra to put her husband on the throne, thing? Not very Ma’at of her, if you ask us. Other topics include the fear-amids, mythological details regarding the timing of the Snake Bite Incident, a trouble pattern of choices made by Rick Riordan, where the name “Eset” comes from in SMITE, why aesthetic plays a big role in which Egyptian gods get modern appearances, the first weekly live-action American superhero show with a female lead, and some out of the blew but not uncalled for dunks on Black Adam (2022). Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, dismemberment, necrophilia, and harm to a child. Spoilers for SMITE and The Secrets of IsisLearn more about the Idaho Food Bank: https://idahofoodbank.org/Come see us at Boise Comic Arts Festival!! https://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/using-the-library/boise-comic-arts-festival/Bemused bonus episode available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com-----------------------  Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“My boy Osiris did nothing wrong.”Nephthys: Wife of Set, goddess of the river. Right?Other topics include names for Egyptian musical groups, Nephthys’ very stylish hat, winged-women being a good look, the most surreal group of midwives, the shifting trend of sibling marriage, late editions to the Nephthys myth, Darien not being even remotely fluent in German, another rewrite of The Kane Chronicles, things Riordan would rather do than get Apollo out of Olympus.Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, and dismemberment.Come see us at Boise Comic Arts Festival!! https://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/using-the-library/boise-comic-arts-festival/Cleopatra: A Life bonus episode available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“They don't got Ra on their side.” Catch a ride in one of your two posh solar rides and explore the many aspects of Ra.Other topics include giving Riordan too much credit about why Ra would care about Walt, Darien taking taking a hard stance regarding the historical accuracy of the Genesis flood narrative, a call for someone to edit a few pages of the Riordan Wiki, the difference between scarab beetles and “shoe bugs,” the three seasons of Ancient Egypt, and why Ra was the only god who got old.Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and  about death, the afterlife, and natural disasters. Spoilers for SMITE! and Trials of Apollo Learn more about the Magic Stories Are For Everyone campaign at https://www.diversebooks.org/magic-storiesHere's the vignette from the Papyrus of Herubes featuring both Horus and Ra-Horakhty: https://media.cdnws.com/_i/23303/p%7B930%7D-4239/3834/41/sun-creator-god-ra-fighting-apep-great-serpent-god-chaos-underworld.jpegCheck out this wild anthropomorphic depiction of Khapri in the Tomb of Queen Nefertari: https://i0.wp.com/egypt-museum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tomb-of-Queen-Nefertari.jpg?w=800&ssl=1Come see us at Boise Comic Arts Festival!! https://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/using-the-library/boise-comic-arts-festival/Adventure Log: Six Flags Over Medieval Times bonus episode available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Thanks, Cleopatra…” Does order and chaos actually appear as themes in Ancient Egypt? Yes!Other topics include the co-hosts again harping on Riordan not leaning into the Kanes representing chaos as a positive for ce, the state of Idaho being held together with duct tape and paperclips, DJ continuing being weirdly anti-sand, Darien’s fight to verify sources from Wikipedia, speculations around the sun, and Riordan dropping the ball on giving us goddess Ma’at.”Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, and natural disasters. Adventure Log: Six Flags Over Medieval Times bonus episode available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyCheck out The Bad Moon's Orbit: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VtnLRcGz1GkFWqfdeXfBH?si=337115ce0f034b6eAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

"Gotta find the Rosetta Stone." Part two of the longest notes Darien has ever compiled for the show. Other topics include Egypt still being really old with a lot going on, DJ dropping the ball on the rule of threes, Darien spending a lot of time talking about powerful women, Egyptian cultural artifacts that aren’t in Egypt (but really should be), Google AI being terrible, and an announcement to never cite this podcast in any academic context. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, sexism, imperialism, and colonization. Pride 2025 (w/ Dalton Montgomery) bonus episode available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“This is not a place for grieving; it is a place for rest.” Part one of the longest notes Darien has ever compiled for the show. Other topics include Egypt being really old with a lot going on, the true purpose of pyramids, Darien refusing to be distracted by DJ’s shenanigans, a brief pitstop to look up all Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, how annoying it would be to get call in for pyramid duty on your day off, celebrations of corn and leavened bread, and some perhaps unfair criticism of Stonehenge.Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, homophobia, transphodia, imperialism, and colonization. Learn more about the Human Rights Campaign: https://www.hrc.org/Once Upon a Dream: A Twisted Tale bonus episode available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

Thank you to everyone who came to see us Gem State Comic Con!Our next episode into Egyptian mythology isn't ready yet, so please enjoy this recent ReMyth bonus episode about the first entry in EPIC the Musical. Thunderbolts* is Good and You Should See It bonus episode available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Riordan, will you just commit harder?!” And we close out the Kane Chronicles with Darien and DJ complaining about a book they claimed to have enjoyed.Other topics include a real underwhelming “cost” for beating the big bad, DJ having two nickels, still waiting for a pay off for Ruby Kane’s “other gods” drop, wanting to see Riordan commit harder to his concepts, Darien’s favorite scene of the series, a defense of Chaos being good and necessary, and Riordan needing to commit harder to his good ideas. Spoilers for The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs, The Infernal Devices, and One Piece. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death and torture.Hello, Persephone bonus episode available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Your toys look funner than mine!”It’s book two of the Kane Chronicles! Was DJ right about Apophis taking over the Oracle of Delphi? No, of course not. Other topics include both host being bested by the book description, the framing device breaking down again, dreaming of the day when Riordan will finally tear down the walls, Sadie seriously over sharing, that fella Walt, acknowledging that Percabeth is, in fact, the greatest love story ever told, justice for vultures, and trying to nuance our way out of a bad love triangle.Spoilers for X-Men (comics and animated series) and LokiContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death and torture. Hello, Persephone bonus episode available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

 “All major snakes in mythology are just the same fucking snake.”Time to enter the land of the pharaohs! Join Darien (she/they) and DJ (he/him) as they start their journey through Rick Riordan’s The Kane Chronicles. Other topics include a sort of muddy lore, DJ trying to uncover the mystery of why the Kane Chronicles audiobooks aren’t readily available, when exactly Bast was hanging out in Manhattan, a good, old fashioned “My God is stronger than your god” fight, obvious traps, age gaps in fiction, and a deeper examination of Order v. Chaos.Spoilers for SMITEContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, and dismembermentOur 11 “Favorite” Book Moments  bonus episode available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

We're off for a while, so we're unlocking some favorites from the Patreon! Here's something from January 2023:Darien's Take TwoCheck out Standby Line's fabulous episode that inspired this accidental series: https://open.spotify.com/episode/56XCIkpuSMkDXX4jrMNo3n?si=sVv_tqWYR0qFuOggNusRYw About UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellartLove the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

We're off for a while, so we're unlocking some favorites from the Patreon! Here's something from January 2023:Darien and DJ create Pokemon regions inspired by Camp Half-Blood and Camp Jupiter. Only one of the siblings actually plays Pokemon. Can you guess which one?Shout out to Standby Line Podcast for inspiring this episode! Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/56XCIkpuSMkDXX4jrMNo3n?si=sVv_tqWYR0qFuOggNusRYw About UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellartLove the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

We're off for a while, so we're unlocking some favorites from the Patreon! Here's something from May 2024: DJ is playing the Hades 2 early access. Darien has watched DJ play the Hades 2 early access. So let's talk about it!Spoilers for the first five-ish hours of Hades 2About UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellartLove the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

We're off for a while, so we're unlocking some favorites from the Patreon! Here's something from 2023!Charlie (they/them) and Raye (they/them) from Of The Eldest Gods podcast swing by Bunker 9 for Darien's birthday bonus episode! We all lose our minds over Hades and Hades 2. Enjoy! NOTE: This episode was recorded after the first Hades 2 trailer dropped, but long before early access. Get more Charlie and Raye: https://linktr.ee/oftheeldestgods About UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellartLove the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Odin is a Horse Girl, confirmed.”It’s episode 100!!! Tim (he/him) and AJ (he/they) from The Standby Line Podcast join the show to talk about (read: aggressively dunk on) Odin!Other topics include the deal with runes, the Eye of Odin often being more prominent in media than Odin himself, Mimir being the “head guy,” Odin’s obsession with Undercover Boss, Frigg’s perplexing history, the goal of the show to be a tasting tray and not a comprehensive lecture, Odin’s many animal friends, Darien’s favorite moment in comics, and the true reason Tim and AJ despise Odin (it’s cause of WoW). Get more Standby Line at https://open.spotify.com/show/24St9OzlAzdq6ybjel8Co1Spoilers for SMITE, The Mighty Thor, Order of the Stick, Tomb Raider King, Mythic Item Obtained, Ys game series, and World of Warcraft Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, imprisonment, torture, sexual assault, and memory loss in the context of dementia Darien and Tim Play with Fate bonus episode available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellartLove the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“I cast fall into an open chasm!”Robert (they/them) from TheDamMemePage is Finally!! One silly lil guy here to talk about another silly lil guy, Loki.**Citation needed. Other topics include a group mourning session for Uncle Randolph, the lack of agreement regarding the meaning of Loki’s name, the lack of agreement regarding the role of Loki’s parents, which ancient Icelandic poet DJ would most like to have a beer with, the amount of horsepower in an eight-legged horse, the amount of evidence necessary to legally allow the Aesir to investigate Loki for Crimes, investigating Loki’s godliness, and DJ confessing that he’s never gonna play God of War. Get ALL the Robert!https://www.instagram.com/thedammemepage/Spoilers for SMITE, Marvel Rivals, God of War, Supernatural, and a lot of Marvel Comics loreContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, violence against animals, torture, murder, and imprisonment.Darien and Tim Play with Fate bonus episode available NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellartLove the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

"The fact that Thor didn't solve this problem by hitting him with Mjolnir is shocking."It's a big one! Perhaps THE biggest topic of Norse mythology. Other topics include the trend of naming kids after Thor during the Viking Age, all the things Snorri (probably) invented, Thor's strategy for dealing with unwanted potential-in-laws, Darien not liking most of Rick Riordan's Choices regarding adapting Norse mythology, and DJ spending too much money to get a Thor SMITE skin. Spoilers for Marvel Rivals, Marvel Comics, Marvel What If...? and SMITEContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about physical violence, animal death, infidelity, and slut shaming.  Enjoy this season of MuseMas on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellartLove the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyTell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“This hand is mine now.”It's time to tackle the original Big, Bad Wolf, Fenrir!Other topics include the under-examined tragedy of Fenrir's backstory, a collection of no longer perplexing paradoxes, the foot guy, super cool natural phenomena that may have inspired the legend of Fenrir's sons, and a satisfying conclusion of the DJ Interrupts the Show to Talk About the Time Wolves Sieged Paris bit. Spoilers for Hogfather, SMITE, Puss and Boots: The Last Wish, and The Amazing Maurice and His Educated RodentsContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, violence against animals, dismemberment, animal attack, child death, infant mortality, and hunting. Join us for MuseMas NOW on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellartLove the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyTell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

Is A Christmas Carol still the best Christmas tale ever told? Yes, and we will continue to not take feedback at this time. MUSEMAS RETURNS!!We start with an Academy Award-winning animated short that does A LOT in 28 minutes. Enjoy the rest of our holiday event over the next 11 days!!Patreon.com/c/musesofmythologySpoilers for A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Were the Norse a fatalistic people?”Is this episode Fates 2.0? Not exactly…Other topics include the Norn as caretakers of the World Tree, which Norn is working two jobs, a more nuisance interpretation of name meanings, and examining Riordan's choice to use the Norn the same way the Fates were used in PJO (we don't love it). Spoilers for Kingdoms of Amalur, American Gods (novel), Wicked + Divine, and Ys 10.Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, fate, suicide, and murder. Bunker 9 Bonus Episodes available now on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellartLove the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyTell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“There’s always a prose section in these poems.”We’ve come full circle to the topic that almost broke the podcast!Other topics include Darien spending way too long trying to figure out why Gunilla turned into a swan, Rick Riordan skipping over a very important detail in the Helgi/Hunding “rivalry,” poetic devices that may be responsible for the rumor of valkyries riding on wolves, an uncommon example of incense in Norse mythology, Darien explaining why it’s silly for Gunilla to have turned into a swan, DJ giving a really good reason why Gunilla turned into a swan, and the first example of Swedish literature.Spoilers for SMITE, Thor Ragnarok, Soul Music by Terry Pratchett, Warhammer: AOS, God of War (2018), God of War Ragnarok, Richard Wagner’s The Valkyrie, and “What’s Opera, Doc?”Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, incest, poisoning, physical violence, and the afterlife. Moss Lawton’s Hellaween: Spellbent Patron-Voted Bonus Episode available now on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellartLove the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyTell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Hymir, Gam Gam’s not doing so hot.”Did you know the Bifrost is ON FIRE? We certainly didn’t. Other topics include the lack of time spent beyond the walls of Hotel Valhalla, Asgard definitely not being Troy, scholarly speculation on the long lost legacy of Tyr, the true classes of humanity, Heimdall being weird (not for the reasons you think), and another rant about Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness (we were due). For legal reasons, comments about grave robbing in this episode are all in jest. Don’t rob from graves, kids. Spoilers for SMITE, Thor, Thor Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, and Thor Love and ThunderContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, dismemberment, intercourse, class systems, and imprisonment. Moss Lawton’s Hellaween: Spellbent Patron-Voted Bonus Episode available now on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellartLove the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyTell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“That’s quite the glow up.”It’s a brand new guest! Elliot (any) from The Demigod Pod joins the show to expound on their observations about the gnomes in Medusa’s garden. What better time to do so than in an episode about dwarves and elves in Norse mythology?Other topics include tricky homophones, some sweet dwarven crafts, casual homicide, the differences (if any) between dwarves and dark elves, Alfheim being uncomfortably Antebellum, pondering the art of turning eyes into jewels, whether Medusa could permanently petrify a dwarf, and more Lord of the Rings/Hobbit inspirations than you can shake a cursed ring at. Get more Elliot at https://linktr.ee/thedemigodpod Check out the video essays Elliot referenced in this episode: From Tinkerbell to Fae Smut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrXRDj1N07ILet’s Talk About Fae: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuRCEdmP0LELearn how you can support disaster relief efforts following Hurricanes Milton and Helene with the American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/Spoilers for SMITE, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Elfquest Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, racism, colourism, and murder. Moss Lawton’s Hellaween Patron-Voted Bonus Episode available now on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellartLove the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyTell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

To celebrate Wrath of the Triple Goddess releasing (and because Darien was on vacation this past week), we're sharing our May 2023 ReMyth episode about another recent Riordanverse release: From the World of Percy Jackson: The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro. (Wow, that's a mouthful, huh?) Spoilers for The Sun and the Star (obviously) and the then-recent run of Amazing Spider-Man (Honestly, we have no idea why ASM is brought up, so we're just as excited to hear this episode as you are!) Enjoyed this episode? Get more bonus episodes over on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellartLove the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyTell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt.