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MythTakeEpisode 32: An Interview with John Bracey Welcome to a special episode of MythTake! Rather than bring you our usual format of myth analysis, we're doing something a little different. We're giving this episode over to talk about race in classics. The Black Lives Matter movement has been gaining renewed momentum, and hashtags like #shutdownacademia and #blackintheivory are highlighting the experiences of Black people in academia. Classics itself is a predominately white whose area of research gets co-opted for white supremacist causes. To push back against this, and to help elevate Black voices in Classics, we put out a Twitter...2020-06-3000 min

MythTakeEpisode 32: An Interview with John BraceyWelcome to a special episode of MythTake! Rather than bring you our usual format of myth analysis, we're doing something a little different. We're giving this episode over to talk about race in classics. The Black Lives Matter movement has been gaining renewed momentum, and hashtags like #shutdownacademia and #blackintheivory are highlighting the experiences of Black people in academia. Classics itself is a predominately white whose area of research gets co-opted for white supremacist causes. To push back against this, and to help elevate Black voices in Classics, we put out a Twitter...2020-06-301h 13

MythTakeEpisode 31: Heroes in the Time of COVIDWe're baaack! We've been hearing a lot about heroes in the news lately and it's got us thinking. The word's being used to describe doctors, nurses, paramedics, delivery people, truck drivers, and grocery store workers-- all the people who are keeping our society going through the COVID-19 pandemic. But what do we really mean when we call someone a hero? Do our heroes today resemble the heroes of myth? Or are we using the label "hero" to escape societal responsibilities? Join Darrin and Alison for this special pandemic issue of MythTake. Guest appearance by our new feline...2020-05-1900 min

MythTakeEpisode 31: Heroes in the Time of COVIDWe're baaack! We've been hearing a lot about heroes in the news lately and it's got us thinking. The word's being used to describe doctors, nurses, paramedics, delivery people, truck drivers, and grocery store workers-- all the people who are keeping our society going through the COVID-19 pandemic. But what do we really mean when we call someone a hero? Do our heroes today resemble the heroes of myth? Or are we using the label "hero" to escape societal responsibilities?Join Darrin and Alison for this special pandemic issue of MythTake. Guest appearance by our new feline...2020-05-1957 min

MythTakeEpisode 30: MythTake at the Movies-- AquamanThis episode we head to the movies and apply our mythological skills to the recent release Aquaman (starring Jason Momoa and Amber Heard and Directed by James Wan). Spoiler alerts! Patrons These people like our show so much, they decided to support us on Patreon! Thank you so much! Aven McMaster & Mark Sundaram (Alliterative); Joelle Barfoot; Erika Dilworth; Stargate Pioneer (Better Podcasting); Dan Lizotte; and Greg Beu. We want to hear from you! Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum or @MythtakePodcast. Give us a like, let us know...2019-01-2800 min

MythTakeEpisode 30: MythTake at the Movies-- AquamanThis episode we head to the movies and apply our mythological skills to the recent release Aquaman (starring Jason Momoa and Amber Heard and Directed by James Wan). Spoiler alerts! PatronsThese people like our show so much, they decided to support us on Patreon! Thank you so much!Aven McMaster & Mark Sundaram (Alliterative); Joelle Barfoot; Erika Dilworth; Stargate Pioneer (Better Podcasting); Dan Lizotte; and Greg Beu.We want to hear from you!Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum or @MythtakePodcast.Give us a like, let us know what you...2019-01-2856 min

MythTakeEpisode 29: From the Vault--Crossover Episode with Jeff Wright and Ryan StittIt's New Year's Eve and that means out with the old and in with the new! While cleaning out the MythTake vault, we found this unreleased recording from earlier this year, so we're wrapping it up and giving it to you now. In the summer of 2018, four intrepid podcasters-- Alison, Darrin, Ryan, and Jeff-- headed off to the Shaw Festival to watch Stephen Fry perform Heroes, the second part of his three-part trilogy Mythos, based on his book by the same name. Then we talked about it. Here is that conversation. Mythos: A Trilogy--Gods. Heroes. Men...2019-01-0100 min

MythTakeEpisode 28: Antigone This episode is all about Antigone. We discuss a recent local production of Antigone that explores the current cultural significance of the play and explore a variety of themes. We also have a special free give away for our listeners!Antigone, Adapted and Directed by Mike GriffinLiterature & History Episode 32 AntigoneHistory of Ancient Greece Episode 51 Sophocles PatronsThese people like our show so much, they decided to support us on Patreon! Thank you so much!Aven McMaster & Mark Sundaram (Alliterative); Joelle Barfoot; Erika Dilworth; Sta...2018-12-091h 00 $SiberCast - Topics That We\'re Passionate About$ SiberCast - Topics That We're Passionate About"Mythology"Have you always been fascinated by tales of long ago passed down through generations? Stories of the Gods of Olympus, the heroes that fought their battles, and the women and creatures they met on their quests? Well join me on this journey through time as we talk mythology with a pair of guests that study and teach the subject. I welcome Alison Innes and Darrin Sunstrum from their podcast, MythTake to the show and they share with us a vast knowledge of the literature that spawned the stories of old and the movies of today. ...2018-07-021h 24

MythTakeEpisode 27: A Bard and a Horse We're back with a full-length episode! For episode 27, we crack open our shiny new copy of Emily Wilson's translation of Odyssey! After a chat about the challenges of accessing myths through translation, we take a look at a small episode that makes up a big part of the Trojan War myth. We hope we do this beautiful translation justice! We also have listener mail from Andrew, who asks us for some reading recommendations. Check out our recommended reading and listening! Source Passages Odyssey 8. 482- 520 (Trans. Wilson). Translation Sources Ho...2018-01-2100 min

MythTakeEpisode 27: A Bard and a HorseWe're back with a full-length episode! For episode 27, we crack open our shiny new copy of Emily Wilson's translation of Odyssey! After a chat about the challenges of accessing myths through translation, we take a look at a small episode that makes up a big part of the Trojan War myth. We hope we do this beautiful translation justice!We also have listener mail from Andrew, who asks us for some reading recommendations. Check out our recommended reading and listening! Source PassagesOdyssey 8. 482- 520 (Trans. Wilson).Translation SourcesHomer. Odyssey. Trans. Emil...2018-01-211h 11

MythTakeEpisode 26: The BakkhaiWarning: This podcast discusses adult themes and theatre scenes of an erotic nature. Blood. Violence. Passion. Wine. This episode has it all, as we discuss the Stratford Festival production of Bakkhai, a new translation of Euripides' Bacchae by Ann Carson. We apologize for a few audio glitches, especially around the eleven minute mark. We thought this episode was worth sharing anyway and hope you enjoy it. Find out more about the Stratford Festival production of Bakkhai, including photos and a video trailer, on the production's website. You can read more about the...2017-10-2300 min

MythTakeEpisode 26: The BakkhaiWarning: This podcast discusses adult themes and theatre scenes of an erotic nature.Blood. Violence. Passion. Wine. This episode has it all, as we discuss the Stratford Festival production of Bakkhai, a new translation of Euripides' Bacchae by Ann Carson. We apologize for a few audio glitches, especially around the eleven minute mark. We thought this episode was worth sharing anyway and hope you enjoy it.Find out more about the Stratford Festival production of Bakkhai, including photos and a video trailer, on the production's website.You can read more about the...2017-10-2343 min

Wonders of the WorldThe Oracle of Delphi and the Persian WarThe priestess of Apollo will answer your questions, if not how you expect. Will Athens survive the war with the Persians? Should Sparta march to help? Will you enjoy this episode on the Oracle of Delphi in Greece, featuring the brilliance of Alison Innes and Darrin Sunstrum from the MythTake podcast and Lantern Jack from Ancient Greece Declassified? Yes. Yes you will. We'll talk about the Oracle, how it came to be and how it worked. We'll follow the Greeks in their war with the Persians. We'll visit Delphi and eat roast lamb and greens. You won't...2017-09-121h 03

MythTakeEpisode 25: The PerseidsWhat do you see when you look up at the night sky in August? The story of Perseus! The classicists return to thinking about outer space this episode when we talk about the Perseid meteor shower and the constellations around it. Like what you hear? Please support us on Patreon. 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! Find our RSS on Podbean http://alis...2017-08-3100 min

MythTakeEpisode 24: Wonder WomanIn this very special episode, we turn our talent for analysis to a modern myth: Wonder Woman! Wonder Woman. Dir. Patty Jenkins. Gal Gadot. Warner Brothers, 2017. Film. http://wonderwomanfilm.com Like what you hear? Please support us on Patreon. 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! Find our RSS on Podbean http://alisoninnes.podbean.com This week’s theme music: “Super Hero” by King Louie’s Mi...2017-07-1958 min

MythTakeEpisode 24: Wonder Woman In this very special episode, we turn our talent for analysis to a modern myth: Wonder Woman! Wonder Woman. Dir. Patty Jenkins. Gal Gadot. Warner Brothers, 2017. Film. http://wonderwomanfilm.com Like what you hear? Please support us on Patreon. 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! Find our RSS on Podbean http://alisoninnes.podbean.com This week’s theme music: “Super Hero” by King Louie’s Mis...2017-07-1900 min

MythTakeEpisode 23: Homeric Hymn to Apollo (Part 3)We pick up the pace a bit and wrap up the second half of the Homeric Hymn to Apollo. Learn about the Apollo's connection with the ancient site at Delphi. Passage: Homeric Hymn to Apollo Mentioned Reading: William J. Broad The Oracle: Ancient Delphi and the Science Behind its Lost Secrets Like what you hear? Please support us on Patreon. 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! Find...2017-06-131h 04

MythTakeEpisode 23: Homeric Hymn to Apollo (Part 3) We pick up the pace a bit and wrap up the second half of the Homeric Hymn to Apollo. Learn about the Apollo's connection with the ancient site at Delphi. Passage: Homeric Hymn to Apollo Mentioned Reading: William J. Broad The Oracle: Ancient Delphi and the Science Behind its Lost Secrets Like what you hear? Please support us on Patreon. 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! ...2017-06-1300 min

MythTakeEpisode 22: Homeric Hymn to Apollo (Part 2)This episode we return to our close analysis of the Homeric Hymn to Apollo. We examine the description of his birth and the festival established on Delos in his honour. We also have some listener mail! Passage: Homeric Hymn to Apollo Like what you hear? Please support us on Patreon. 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! Find our RSS on Podbean http://alisoninnes.podbean.com This week’s...2017-05-0900 min

MythTakeEpisode 21: TheseusIt's been a wait for episode 21, we know, but we think it will be worth it! This episode is a very special joint project between us here at MythTake and our friends Aven and Mark at The Endless Knot Podcast. If you're already subscribing to The Endless Knot (and really, you should be!), you'll know that our areas of interest often intersect and overlap. We've had many conversations with Mark and Aven over the last year, and finally decided to do a joint podcast--with a twist. To get the whole episode, you'll have to listen to both ou...2017-04-1300 min

MythTakeEpisode 21: TheseusIt's been a wait for episode 21, we know, but we think it will be worth it! This episode is a very special joint project between us here at MythTake and our friends Aven and Mark at The Endless Knot Podcast.If you're already subscribing to The Endless Knot (and really, you should be!), you'll know that our areas of interest often intersect and overlap. We've had many conversations with Mark and Aven over the last year, and finally decided to do a joint podcast--with a twist. To get the whole episode, you'll have to listen to both ou...2017-04-131h 23

MythTakeEpisode 20: Homeric Hymn to Apollo (Part 1)This week we undertake a multi-part study of the Homeric Hymn to Apollo. The first 92 lines of the hymn lead up to the birth scene of this potentially violent god and set him us a pan-Hellenic deity. Passages: Homeric Hymn to Apollo lines 1-92. Like what you hear? Please support us on Patreon. 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! Find our RSS on Podbean http://alisoninnes...2017-03-1200 min

MythTakeEpisode 19: PelopsPelops 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://aliso...2017-02-0400 min

The History of Ancient Greece030 Herodotus and the Rise of Persia In this episode, we discuss the life, influences, drawbacks, and positives of the “Father of History”, Herodotus; and the political events of the Near East in the 7th and early 6th centuries BC, including the rise of the Medians and Neo-Babylonians and their destruction of the Assyrian Empire, and culminating with a young vassal king from Anshan, named Cyrus, who overthrew the Medes and elevated the Achaemenid Persians among the other chief powers of the time (the Lydians, the Neo-Babylonians, and the Egyptians) Show Notes: http://www.thehistoryofancientgreece.com/2017/01/030-herodotus-and-rise-of-persia.html Intro by Alison...2017-01-231h 03

MythTakeEpisode 18: Homeric Hymn to DionysusWe celebrate the new year with the story of a new arrival: Dionysus. The newest god of the Greek pantheon, Dionysus was imported into early Greek culture, probably from the east. The Hymn describes a young, strong and beautiful god who is abducted by pirates for ransom. Long story short, it doesn't quite work out for the pirates and yet again we see the after effects of a divine encounter. Passages: Homeric Hymn to Dionysus (Hymn 7). For sources, credits and passage, visit http://mythtake.blog Hang out with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mythtake/ Join us on Twitter @InnesAliso...2017-01-081h 14

MythTakeEpisode 17: Heroes at Home DeianaraThis week we meet an unlikely hero, Deianara. Can this fearful, anxious woman, blamed for the death of Heracles, be considered a hero? We think so! Passages: Sophocles Trachiniae (Women of Trachis) lines 1-48, 436-469.Translated by Michael Jameson, edited by Greene & Lattimore. Chicago, 1957. 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 or Google Play so you don’t miss an episode! Find our RSS on Podbean http://alisoninnes.podbean.com This week’s theme music: “Super Hero” by King Louie’s M...2016-12-301h 11

MythTakeEpisode 17: Heroes at Home DeianaraThis week we meet an unlikely hero, Deianara. Can this fearful, anxious woman, blamed for the death of Heracles, be considered a hero? We think so! Passages: Sophocles Trachiniae (Women of Trachis) lines 1-48, 436-469. Translated by Michael Jameson, edited by Greene & Lattimore. Chicago, 1957. 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 or Google Play so you don’t miss an episode! Find our RSS on Podbean http://alisoninnes.podbean.com This week’s theme music: “Super Hero” by King Louie’s M...2016-12-3000 min

MythTakemythtake episode 16 heroes at home: helen of troyWe continue our look at heroes at home with the woman who needs no introduction, the (in)famous Helen of Troy. https://www.podbean.com/media/player/mdacv-654060?from=yiiadmin Download this episode (right click and save) Source Passages Euripides’ Trojan Women lines 914-965. Translation Sources Euripides. Trojan Women. Translated by Diskin Clay. Focus, 2005. Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum We’re now on Facebook! Give us a … Continue reading mythtake episode 16 heroes at home: helen of troy 2016-12-0600 min

MythTakeEpisode 16 Heroes at Home: Helen of TroyWe continue our look at hereos at home with the one hero who needs no introduction: the (in)famous Helen of Troy! Passages: Euripides Trojan Women lines 914-965For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.comHang out with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mythtake/ Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrumSubscribe on iTunes or Google Play so you don’t miss an episode! Find our RSS on Podbean http://alisoninnes.podbean.comThis week’s theme music: “Super Hero” by King Louie’s Missing Monuments from th...2016-12-0658 min

MythTakeEpisode 16 Heroes at Home: Helen of TroyWe continue our look at hereos at home with the one hero who needs no introduction: the (in)famous Helen of Troy! Passages: Euripides Trojan Women lines 914-965 For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.com Hang out with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mythtake/ Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum Subscribe on iTunes or Google Play so you don’t miss an episode! Find our RSS on Podbean http://alisoninnes.podbean.com This week’s theme music: “Super Hero” by King Louie’s Missing Monuments from th...2016-12-0600 min

MythTakeEpisode 15: Heroes at Home: MegaraJoin our informal discussion on heroes of the home! Tonight we chat about Megara, the first wife of Heracles, from Euripides' Heracles. Passages:Euripides Heracles 275-311, 516-561. For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.comHang out with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mythtake/ Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrumSubscribe on iTunes or Google Play so you don’t miss an episode! Find our RSS on Podbean http://alisoninnes.podbean.comThis week’s theme music: “Super Hero” by King Louie’s Missing Monuments from...2016-11-161h 06

MythTakeEpisode 15: Heroes at Home: MegaraJoin our informal discussion on heroes of the home! Tonight we chat about Megara, the first wife of Heracles, from Euripides' Heracles. Passages: Euripides Heracles 275-311, 516-561. For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.com Hang out with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mythtake/ Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum Subscribe on iTunes or Google Play so you don’t miss an episode! Find our RSS on Podbean http://alisoninnes.podbean.com This week’s theme music: “Super Hero” by King Louie’s Missing Monuments from...2016-11-1600 min

MythTakemythtake episode 14 Hallowe’en Special: Necromancy in Greek MythologyC’est l’Hallowe’en! We have a special spooky episode for you this week: two episodes of necromancy from Greek mythology! Follow the spell-binding details (haha!) of Odysseus’ encounter with the dead and Jason’s summoning of Hekate in Argonautika. Have a safe and spooktacular Hallowe’en! https://www.podbean.com/media/player/d77kq-6414dc?from=yiiadmin Download this episode (right click and save) Source Passages Odyssey 11.13-50 Arognautika … Continue reading mythtake episode 14 Hallowe’en Special: Necromancy in Greek Mythology 2016-10-3100 min

MythTakeEpisode 14: Necromancy in Greek Mythology (Hallowe'en Special)It's Hallowe'en! We have a special spooky episode for you this week: two episodes of necromancy from Greek mythology! Follow the spell-binding details (haha!) of Odysseus' encounter with the dead and Jason's summoning of Hekate in Argnoaautika.Passages:Odyssey 11.13-50Argonautika 3.1026-1224 For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.comHang out with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mythtake/ Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum Subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2...2016-10-311h 19

MythTakeEpisode 14: Necromancy in Greek Mythology (Hallowe'en Special)It's Hallowe'en! We have a special spooky episode for you this week: two episodes of necromancy from Greek mythology! Follow the spell-binding details (haha!) of Odysseus' encounter with the dead and Jason's summoning of Hekate in Argnoaautika. Passages: Odyssey 11.13-50 Argonautika 3.1026-1224 For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.com Hang out with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mythtake/ Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum Subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1...2016-10-3100 min

MythTakeEpisode 13: Mythological Tour of the Solar System Ceres/DemeterOur last stop on our mythological tour of the solar system is the dwarf planet Ceres! We take a look at the Greek goddess Demeter, who is anything but insignificant! (I can't believe we've made it through 13 episodes and you guys are still listening. Thanks!)Passage: Homeric Hymn to Demeter (Trans. Susan Shelmerdine) For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.comHang out with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mythtake/ Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrumSubscribe on iTunes so you don’t mi...2016-10-141h 14

MythTakeEpisode 13: Mythological Tour of the Solar System Ceres/DemeterOur last stop on our mythological tour of the solar system is the dwarf planet Ceres! We take a look at the Greek goddess Demeter, who is anything but insignificant! (I can't believe we've made it through 13 episodes and you guys are still listening. Thanks!) Passage: Homeric Hymn to Demeter (Trans. Susan Shelmerdine) For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.com Hang out with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mythtake/ Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum Subscribe on iTunes so you don’...2016-10-1400 min

MythTakeEpisode 12: Mythological Tour of the Solar System: Pluto/HadesThis week we visit the dwarf planet Pluto. Travel with us to the dark underworld and meet the Greek god Hades. It's not as scary as it sounds! Passage: Homeric Hymn to Demeter (Trans. Susan Shelmerdine) For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.comJoin us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrumSubscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2Google Play https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music...2016-09-071h 15

MythTakeEpisode 12: Mythological Tour of the Solar System: Pluto/HadesThis week we visit the dwarf planet Pluto. Travel with us to the dark underworld and meet the Greek god Hades. It's not as scary as it sounds! Passage: Homeric Hymn to Demeter (Trans. Susan Shelmerdine) For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.com Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum Subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2 Google Play https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.co...2016-09-0700 min

MythTakeEpisode 11 Mythological Tour of the Solar System Neptune/PoseidonWe travel to that last of the gas giants, Neptune, and learn about Poseidon's role in the Trojan War. For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.com Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum Subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2 Google Play https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iaegzaquhc7lfvc24icrzardzmu?t%3DMythTake Find our RSS on Podbean http://alisoninnes.podbean.co...2016-08-2400 min

MythTakeEpisode 11 Mythological Tour of the Solar System Neptune/PoseidonWe travel to that last of the gas giants, Neptune, and learn about Poseidon's role in the Trojan War. For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.comJoin us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrumSubscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2Google Play https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iaegzaquhc7lfvc24icrzardzmu?t%3DMythTakeFind our RSS on Podbean http://alisoninnes.podbean.co...2016-08-241h 12

MythTakemythtake episode 10 mythological tour of the solar system 7: uranus/ouranosThis week we discuss the story of Ouranos, an early sky god in Greek mythology. Darrin ties it in to Frankenstein and Alison offers some summer reading recommendations for those wanting to geek out on history of astronomy. The cat also makes a guest appearance. https://www.podbean.com/media/player/f6yv6-614869?from=yiiadmin Download this episode (right click and save) Summer … Continue reading mythtake episode 10 mythological tour of the solar system 7: uranus/ouranos 2016-07-2700 min

MythTakeEpisode 10: Mythological Tour of the Solar System Uranus/OuranosThis week we discuss the story of Ouranos, an early sky god in Greek mythology. Darrin ties it in to Frankenstein and Alison offers some summer reading recommendations for those wanting to geek out on history of astronomy. The cat also makes a guest appearance. For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.com Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum Subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2 Google Play https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.Pla...2016-07-2700 min

MythTakeEpisode 10: Mythological Tour of the Solar System Uranus/OuranosThis week we discuss the story of Ouranos, an early sky god in Greek mythology. Darrin ties it in to Frankenstein and Alison offers some summer reading recommendations for those wanting to geek out on history of astronomy. The cat also makes a guest appearance. For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.comJoin us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrumSubscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2Google Play https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.Pla...2016-07-2741 min

MythTakeEpisode 9: Mythological Tour of the Solar System: Saturn/Kronos Join us for another stop on our mythological tour of the solar system as we visit Saturn! This gas giant, featuring 53 moons and multiple rings, is named after the Roman god Saturn, (Kronos) the father of Jupiter (Zeus). We'll examine how the Romans and Greeks depicted Saturn/Kronos in different ways. This week’s passages are from Hesiod "Theogony"; Virgil "Aeneid"; Ovid "Metamorphoses." For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.com Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum Subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an...2016-07-0900 min

MythTakeEpisode 9: Mythological Tour of the Solar System: Saturn/Kronos Join us for another stop on our mythological tour of the solar system as we visit Saturn! This gas giant, featuring 53 moons and multiple rings, is named after the Roman god Saturn, (Kronos) the father of Jupiter (Zeus). We'll examine how the Romans and Greeks depicted Saturn/Kronos in different ways. This week’s passages are from Hesiod "Theogony"; Virgil "Aeneid"; Ovid "Metamorphoses." For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.comJoin us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrumSubscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode...2016-07-091h 00

MythTakemythtakes episode 8 mythological tour of the solar system 5: jupiter/zeus Image courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech. http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/visions-of-the-future/ Today we visit the first of the Gas Giants, Jupiter. This mysterious planet, covered with swirling, toxic clouds in shades of orange, red, white, and brown, is the largest in our solar system. The “King of the Planets” is named after the Greek and Roman king of the gods, Jupiter … Continue reading mythtakes episode 8 mythological tour of the solar system 5: jupiter/zeus 2016-06-2800 min

MythTakeEpisode 8: Mythological Tour of the Solar System Jupiter/ZeusToday we visit the first of the Gas Giants, Jupiter. This mysterious planet, covered with swirling, toxic clouds in shades of orange, red, white, and brown, is the largest in our solar system. The "King of the Planets" is named after the Greek and Roman king of the gods, Jupiter (Zeus). We examine passages from Greek and Roman literature to shed some light on how the ancients thought of their god they called "the father of gods and men."For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.comJoin us on Twitter @InnesAlison and...2016-06-281h 15

MythTakeEpisode 8: Mythological Tour of the Solar System Jupiter/ZeusToday we visit the first of the Gas Giants, Jupiter. This mysterious planet, covered with swirling, toxic clouds in shades of orange, red, white, and brown, is the largest in our solar system. The "King of the Planets" is named after the Greek and Roman king of the gods, Jupiter (Zeus). We examine passages from Greek and Roman literature to shed some light on how the ancients thought of their god they called "the father of gods and men." For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.com Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and...2016-06-2800 min

MythTakemythtake episode 7 mythological tour of the solar system 4: mars/aresImage courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech. http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/visions-of-the-future/ We skip over planet earth (for now) and head to our fourth stop in our tour of the solar system: Mars. The Red Planet,, named for the Roman god of war, has intrigued humans for millennia. Today we learn about the Greek god of war, Ares, from his appearances in the Homeric … Continue reading mythtake episode 7 mythological tour of the solar system 4: mars/ares 2016-06-0800 min

MythTakeEpisode 7: Mythological Tour of the Solar System: Mars/AresWe skip over planet earth (for now) and head to our fourth stop in our tour of the solar system: Mars. The Red Planet,, named for the Roman god of war, has intrigued humans for millennia. Today we learn about the Greek god of war, Ares, from his appearances in the Homeric Hymn to Ares, Odyssey 8.266-366 and Iliad 5.418-425, 880-969. Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrumSubscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2Google Play https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com...2016-06-081h 00

MythTakeEpisode 7: Mythological Tour of the Solar System: Mars/AresWe skip over planet earth (for now) and head to our fourth stop in our tour of the solar system: Mars. The Red Planet,, named for the Roman god of war, has intrigued humans for millennia. Today we learn about the Greek god of war, Ares, from his appearances in the Homeric Hymn to Ares, Odyssey 8.266-366 and Iliad 5.418-425, 880-969. Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum Subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2 Google Play https://goo.gl/app/pla...2016-06-0800 min

MythTakemythtake episode 6 mythological tour of the solar system 3: venus/aphroditeImage courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech. http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/visions-of-the-future/ The third stop on our Mythological Tour of the Solar System is Venus (Greek goddess Aphrodite). We take a look at the origins of this mysterious goddess of sexuality. Be advised, this episode includes discussion of sex in mythological contexts. https://www.podbean.com/media/player/wt5dv-5f98da?from=yiiadmin Download this episode (right click and save) Hesiod Theogony 188-206 As soon … Continue reading mythtake episode 6 mythological tour of the solar system 3: venus/aphrodite 2016-05-2500 min

MythTakeEpisode 06: Mythological Tour of the Solar System: Venus/AphroditeThe third stop on our Mythological Tour of the Solar System is Venus (Greek goddess Aphrodite). We take a look at the origins of this mysterious goddess of sexuality. (This episode includes discussion of sex in mythological contexts.) For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.com Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2 Google Play https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m...2016-05-2500 min

MythTakeEpisode 06: Mythological Tour of the Solar System: Venus/AphroditeThe third stop on our Mythological Tour of the Solar System is Venus (Greek goddess Aphrodite). We take a look at the origins of this mysterious goddess of sexuality.(This episode includes discussion of sex in mythological contexts.)For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.comJoin us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2 Google Play https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m...2016-05-251h 23

MythTakeEpisode 05: Mythological Tour of the Solar System: Mercury/Hermes The second stop on our tour of the solar system is Mercury! Join us as we learn how the Greek god Hermes (Roman god Mercury) goes from being a baby to a an Olympian god in the first two days of his life! For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.com Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum Subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2 Google Play https://goo.gl/app/playmus...2016-05-0400 min

MythTakeEpisode 05: Mythological Tour of the Solar System: Mercury/Hermes The second stop on our tour of the solar system is Mercury! Join us as we learn how the Greek god Hermes (Roman god Mercury) goes from being a baby to a an Olympian god in the first two days of his life!For sources, credits and passage text, visit http://alisoninnes.wordpress.comJoin us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum Subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2 Google Play https://goo.gl/app/playmus...2016-05-0455 min

MythTakeEpisode 04 Mythological Tour of the Solar System: Helios Today we embark on a mythological tour of the solar system! Our first stop is the sun, a.k.a., Helios. We take a look at the Homeric Hymn to Helios and Odyssey 12.340-403 to find out more about this lesser-known Greek god. Passages and credits can be found on https://alisoninnes.wordpress.com Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum Subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2 Find our RSS on Podbean http://alisoninnes.podbean.com We're on GooglePlay htt...2016-04-2800 min

MythTakeEpisode 04 Mythological Tour of the Solar System: Helios Today we embark on a mythological tour of the solar system! Our first stop is the sun, a.k.a., Helios. We take a look at the Homeric Hymn to Helios and Odyssey 12.340-403 to find out more about this lesser-known Greek god. Passages and credits can be found on https://alisoninnes.wordpress.com Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum Subscribe on iTunes so you don’t miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2Find our RSS on Podbean http://alisoninnes.podbean.comWe're on GooglePlay https://goo.gl/app/play...2016-04-2852 min

MythTakeEpisode 03 Hector (Iliad 22.99-115) Welcome to episode 3! In this episode, we meet the great Trojan hero from the Trojan War, Hector, in his moment of decision. Will he choose to fight the Greek hero Achilles? Or does he take the easy route out? We examine his soliloquy in Iliad 22.99-115. It's not easy being a hero! Homer. Iliad. Trans. Anthony Verity. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2011. Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrum Subscribe on iTunes so you don't miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2 Find our RSS on Podbean...2016-04-2200 min

MythTakeEpisode 03 Hector (Iliad 22.99-115) Welcome to episode 3! In this episode, we meet the great Trojan hero from the Trojan War, Hector, in his moment of decision. Will he choose to fight the Greek hero Achilles? Or does he take the easy route out? We examine his soliloquy in Iliad 22.99-115. It's not easy being a hero! Homer. Iliad. Trans. Anthony Verity. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2011. Join us on Twitter @InnesAlison and @darrinsunstrumSubscribe on iTunes so you don't miss an episode! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2Find our RSS on Podbean http://alis...2016-04-2246 min

MythTakemythtake episode 2: odysseus & circeWelcome to episode 2! In this episode, we are joined by our feline co-host (Muggs) as we discuss Odysseus’ and Circe’s relationship in book 10 of the Odyssey. Download this episode (right click and save) This week’s passage is Odyssey 10.467-486: There for all our days until a year was completed we sat there feasting on … Continue reading mythtake episode 2: odysseus & circe 2016-04-1700 min

MythTakeEpisode 02 Odysseus & CirceIn this episode we're joined by our feline co-host as we examine Odysseus' relationship with Circe in Odyssey 10.467-486. Passage: Homer Odyssey 10.467-486 Translation: Homer. Odyssey. Trans. Richmond Lattimore. New York: HarperCollins, 1967. Print. Music Credits: "Super Hero" by King Louie's Missing monuments from the album "Live at WFMU" (2011). Used under Creative Commons license. Available online at Free Music Archive. Brought to you by @darrinsunstrum and @InnesAlison 2016-04-1700 min

MythTakeEpisode 02 Odysseus & CirceIn this episode we're joined by our feline co-host as we examine Odysseus' relationship with Circe in Odyssey 10.467-486.Passage: Homer Odyssey 10.467-486Translation: Homer. Odyssey. Trans. Richmond Lattimore. New York: HarperCollins, 1967. Print. Music Credits: "Super Hero" by King Louie's Missing monuments from the album "Live at WFMU" (2011). Used under Creative Commons license. Available online at Free Music Archive.Brought to you by @darrinsunstrum and @InnesAlison Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2016-04-1746 min

MythTakeEpisode 01 MedeaWho is the real Medea of Greek mythology? In our very first podcast episode, we will introduce you to this fascinating hero in her most famous appearance from antiquity. We'll see what she has to say for herself in Euripides' -Medea- lines 476-492. Passage: Euripides Medea 476-492 Translation: Euripides. Medea. Trans. A. J. Podlecki. Ed. Stephen Esposito. Newburyport, MA: Focus Publishing, 2004. Print. Music Credits: “Super Hero” by King Louie’s Missing Monuments from the album “Live at WFMU” (2011). Used under Creative Commons license. Available online at Free Music Archive. Brought to you by @darrinsuns...2016-04-1000 min

MythTakeEpisode 01 MedeaWho is the real Medea of Greek mythology? In our very first podcast episode, we will introduce you to this fascinating hero in her most famous appearance from antiquity. We'll see what she has to say for herself in Euripides' -Medea- lines 476-492. Passage: Euripides Medea 476-492Translation: Euripides. Medea. Trans. A. J. Podlecki. Ed. Stephen Esposito. Newburyport, MA: Focus Publishing, 2004. Print.Music Credits: “Super Hero” by King Louie’s Missing Monuments from the album “Live at WFMU” (2011). Used under Creative Commons license. Available online at Free Music Archive.Brought to you by @darrinsunstrum...2016-04-1042 min

MythTakemythtake episode 1: medea Episode 1: Medea (Part 1) Download this episode (right click and save) Passage: Euripides Medea 476-492 Music Credits: “Super Hero” by King Louie’s Missing Monuments from the album “Live at WFMU” (2011). Used under Creative Commons license. Available online at Free Music Archive. Passage: Euripides. Medea. Trans. A. J. Podlecki. Ed. Stephen Esposito. Newburyport, MA: Focus Publishing, 2004. Print. Brought … Continue reading mythtake episode 1: medea 2016-04-1000 min