Greeks and Geeks

To celebrate spooky month, we're going on a tour of the Underworld of Greek mythology! Ancient Greece had a fascinating relationship with the afterlife and the myths about death and Hades are iconic. Today we're going to go on a guided tour of the Underworld and find out, what is the ancient Greek Underworld? Where do souls go? What is the afterlife really like in ancient greek myths? What is Asphodel, Tartarus and Elysium? Follow me!Tiktok: @SabrinaSalisburyWriterInstagram: @sabrinasalisburywriterReferences:Mystery Cults of the Ancient WorldTheoiThe Afterlife of Ancient GreeceThe Odyssey and the Iliad- Emily Wilson translationsAnd of course a bit of ye olde wikipedia!Pixaby for sound effects

Circe is a deeply complex and often maligned character, so does Epic the Musical demonise or humanise her? In this episode, the final episode of the series, Jorge Rivera-Herrans returns to discuss Epic: The Circe saga with me.Listen to Epic the Musical now!Follow Jorge on TiktokFollow me!Tiktok: @SabrinaSalisburyWriterInstagram: @sabrinasalisburywriterSources:Epic: The Musical by Jorge Rivera-HerransThe Odyssey translated by Emily WilsonGreat Courses Odyssey of Homer- Elizabeth Vandiver, Ph.D.Segal, C. (1968). Circean Temptations: Homer, Vergil, Ovid. Transactions and Proceedings of the American Philological Association, 99, 419–442. https://doi.org/10.2307/2935855https://www.britannica.com/art/deus-ex-machinahttps://poets.org/poem/circe https://www.livius.org/sources/content/epic-cycle/telegony/  

Jorge Rivera-Herrans returns to discuss Epic the Musical: The Ocean Saga! The third saga of Epic: The Musical is dramatic and things take a turn for the worse for our hero as Poseidon comes to take revenge after the events of the Cyclops Saga.Once again we compare the source material of the Odyssey to Epic: The Musical and see where the similarities and differences are.Thank you to Jorge for returning for this episode and the other sagas too (also for creating an outstanding musical). Here's a link to his socials:Listen to Epic the Musical now!Follow Jorge on TiktokFollow me!Tiktok: @SabrinaSalisburyWriterInstagram: @sabrinasalisburywriterSources:Epic: The Musical by Jorge Rivera-HerransThe Odyssey translated by Emily WilsonGreat Courses Odyssey of Homer- Elizabeth Vandiver, Ph.D.

Jorge Rivera-Herrans returns to discuss Epic the Musical: The Cyclops Saga! The second saga of Epic: The Musical is all about the encounter between Odysseus and the cyclops Polyphemus. The consequences of this saga will be far reaching as Odysseus makes some interesting choices that threaten the lives and safety of himself and his crew, and ensure that his journey home is a LONG one. Maybe don't mess with a son of Poseidon eh?Once again we compare the source material of the Odyssey to Epic: The Musical and see where the similarities and differences are.Thank you to Jorge for returning for this episode and the other sagas too (also for creating an outstanding musical). Here's a link to his socials:Listen to Epic the Musical now!Follow Jorge on TiktokFollow me!Tiktok: @SabrinaSalisburyWriterInstagram: @sabrinasalisburywriterSources:Epic: The Musical by Jorge Rivera-HerransThe Odyssey translated by Emily WilsonGreat Courses Odyssey of Homer- Elizabeth Vandiver, Ph.D.

Jorge Rivera-Herrans returns to discuss Epic the Musical: The Troy Saga with me! The first saga of Epic: The Musical starts off before the events of The Odyssey, at the crux of the Trojan war, the 10 year long epic struggle between the Greeks and the Trojans. It is a dramatic saga filled with Gods, battles and a choice which will haunt Odysseus throughout the entire musical.But what are the sources which inspired the musical? In this episode we'll discuss the differences in the ancient texts (such as The Odyssey and The Illiad) and Epic. We'll also be analysing the characters, the themes and the music.Thank you to Jorge for returning for this episode and the other sagas too (also for creating an outstanding musical). Here's a link to his socials:Listen to Epic the Musical now!Follow Jorge on TiktokFollow me!Tiktok: @SabrinaSalisburyWriterInstagram: @sabrinasalisburywriterSources:Epic: The Musical by Jorge Rivera-HerransThe Iliad translated by Emily WilsonThe Odyssey translated by Emily WilsonTroy by Stephen FryGreat Courses Odyssey of Homer- Elizabeth Vandiver, Ph.D.Great Courses Aeneid of Virgil- Elizabeth Vandiver, Ph.D.The Aeneid- Virgil

In this episode of Greeks and Geeks, I'll be introducing you to the original sources behind Epic: The Musical and discussing the central character. What is The Odyssey? Who was Odysseus? How does it compare to Epic: The Musical?Follow me!Twitter/X: @GreeksGeeksPodTiktok: @SabrinaSalisburyWriterInstagram: @sabrinasalisburywriterListen to Epic the Musical now!Follow Jorge on Tiktok

Epic the Musical is a Greek Mythology inspired concept musical written by Jorge Rivera-Herrans. It is loosely based on the Odyssey and other Greek stories which revolve around the central character- Odysseus, the King of Ithica. In this episode, Jorge Rivera-Herrans geeks out with me over Epic: The Musical. What does it take to create a modern, hugely successful musical based on such a dense, ancient story?Listen to Epic the Musical now!Follow Jorge on TiktokFollow me!Twitter/X: @GreeksGeeksPodTiktok: @SabrinaSalisburyWriterInstagram: @sabrinasalisburywriter

"Hero" has a different meaning in modern times compared to Ancient Greece. Most heroes in Greek Mythology actually commit some pretty terrible acts. Today we're looking at one of the famous Greek Heroes of the Trojan War, King Agamemnon. Why do I dislike him so much? Mainly because it's fun to do so and I'm a silly billy but he makes it so easy! But I do go into a bit more detail...and get about as angry as my shy British self can get.Follow me!Twitter/X: @GreeksGeeksPodTiktok: @SabrinaSalisburyWriter Sources:The OdysseyThe IliadThe OrestiaMy own blind hatred

High stakes vs low stakes stories, LGBT+ and an extreme case of the warm, fuzzy feelings. What makes a cozy fantasy book and why have these books exploded in popularity over the past few years (especially on booktok )? In this episode, Sabrina talks about all the criteria of a cozy fantasy book along with some of her favourites in the genre...though some may be a bit controversial!Grab a cuppa/hot chocolate and a warm blanket and lets get snuggly!Follow me!Twitter/X: @GreeksGeeksPodTiktok: @SabrinaSalisburyWriterSources:Legends and LattesThe HobbitThe House in the Cerulean SeaGood Omens

Prometheus- the Titan who created humans. Frankenstein- the human who created a monster. What are the similarities and differences between these two iconic figures of myth and sci-fi?Follow me!Twitter/X: @GreeksGeeksPodTiktok: @SabrinaSalisburyWriterSourceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkv1pDmN7JY&ab_channel=WeirdHistoryhttps://www.history.com/news/frankenstein-true-story-mary-shelleyGreek Myths that Shape the Way We Think Richard Buxton Pandoras Jar- Nathalie Haynes Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus- Mary Shelley https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/frankenstein/summary/ https://www.britannica.com/explore/savingearth/the-hidden-history-of-greco-roman-vegetarianismhttps://mythologysource.com/how-are-prometheus-and-frankenstein-alike/ 

How did the cultural landscape of the late 20th Century pave the way for Kiki's Delivery Service to become a hit around the world despite the backlash to the occult in the 1980s?Follow me!Twitter/X: @GreeksGeeksPodTiktok: @SabrinaSalisburyWriterSources:https://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/1990/09/Art1full.pdf https://www.thoughtco.com/us-economy-in-the-1980s-1148148 https://www.japannakama.co.uk/a-taste-of-life-in-1980s-japan/#Commercializedhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_witchcrafthttps://www.cbr.com/history-of-magical-girls-genre-popular/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43615481http://www.arcane-alchemy.com/blog/2021/5/13/witchcraft-through-the-ages-the-80shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic0hq7UWOiM&t=1133s&ab_channel=ModernGurlzhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/31/us/satanic-panic.htmlhttps://www.vox.com/culture/22358153/satanic-panic-ritual-abuse-history-conspiracy-theories-explainedhttps://psmag.com/social-justice/make-a-cross-with-your-fingers-its-the-satanic-panic#.61dzb5vo3https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_witchcraft https://www.cbr.com/history-of-magical-girls-genre-popular/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-43615481https://www.tor.com/2020/08/06/the-magic-of-translation-interviewing-kikis-delivery-service-author-eiko-kadono-and-translator-emily-balistrieri/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R21tWs-qCw&ab_channel=TheNewYorkTimeshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATUpSPj0x-c&ab_channel=TheNewYorkTimesKiki's Delivery Service (novel) Eiko Kadono 

The famous witch of The Odyssey, The Aeneid, Percy Jackson and...Assassins Creed? Circe is a character who's story has been interpreted many times over the centuries. Who is she really? And do the feminist retellings of her do her justice?Follow me!Twitter/X: @GreeksGeeksPodTiktok: @SabrinaSalisburyWriterSources:The Odyssey- Emily Wilson TranslationThe Aeneid- VirgilGreek Myths That Shape the Way We Think- Richard BuxtonThe Return of Ulysses: A Cultural History of Homer's Odyssey- Edith HallThe Hidden Seduction: Circe and the Sirens in the Aeneid- Laura Aresi(Youtube video)Translating the Odyssey: How and Why- Emily WilsonJohn William Waterhouse paintings of Circe.

How do you make the end of the world funny, comforting and downright delightful? This episode we look at the world of Sir Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's Good Omens book and TV show adaptation and its view of humanity as a whole.Follow me!Twitter/X: @GreeksGeeksPodTiktok: @SabrinaSalisburyWriterSources:Good Omens- Neil Gailman and Terry PratchettAdapting Revelation: Good Omens as Comic Corrective- Amy Lea Clemonshttps://www.npr.org/transcripts/148125942https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-omen-1976https://bible.usccb.org/bible/revelation/8https://www.nytimes.com/1976/06/26/archives/the-screen-omen-is-nobodys-baby.htmlhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Revelation-to-John 

Sally Jackson named Percy after the original hero from Greek mythology, Perseus. But are there more comparisons to be made? Welcome to the second episode of our two-part opener.The next episode will be up next Tuesday! See you then!Sources:https://www.britannica.com/topic/Perseus-Greek-mythologyhttps://www.theoi.com/Text/Apollodorus2.html#4 https://www.jstor.org/stable/9d45c8c2-bcb3-349b-83ff-45092414814b?read-now=1&seq=9 Mythos- Stephen FryHeroes- Stephen FryPercy Jackson and the Olympians- Rick Riordanhttps://www.theoi.com/

Rick Riordan introduces Greek Mythology to a young audience, but how does it compare to the old stories? Can you really make Greek Mythology child friendly, or do things get lost in translation?Sources:https://www.rep.routledge.com/articles/thematic/tragedy/v-1/sections/from-aristotle-to-rome https://www.thecollector.com/greek-heroes-hubris/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/26809403  https://journals.co.za/doi/epdf/10.10520/EJC166207 The Odyssey- Emily Wilson translationMythos- Stephen FryPercy Jackson and the Olypians series- Rick Riordan

Hello and welcome to Greeks and Geeks the podcast that takes us on a persnikity but fun journey deep diving into the lore of our favourite myth and fantasy stories. I'm Sabrina, a teacher, writer and all around nerd and in this, our first series of the podcast, we'll be answering important questions such as, how does Percy Jackson really compare to his namesake, the Greek hero Perseus? Is there more to the Greek witch Circe than modern and ancient male writers have portrayed? In a battle of Prometheus and Frankenstein, who infuriates me more and on the fantasy side of things, what does Kiki's Delivery Service have to do with the Satanic Panic? What the heck is cozy fantasy and does Good Omens count? And will I stop asking rhetorical questions? All this and more will be discovered. But for now I'm off to get buried under more research in true Daughter-of-Athena fashion. See you for the first two episodes, coming out December 19th. For now I'm Geeking out! Bye!!!