Muses of Mythology

“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 show

“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 show

 “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 show

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 show

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 show

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 show

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 show

“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 show

“I cast fall into an open chasm!”Robert 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!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 show

"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 show

“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 show

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 show

“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 show

“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 show

“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----------------------- Wellness Thru Reading Greetings and salutations book lovers. Welcome to Wellness Thru Reading. A podcast...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

“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 show

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 show

 “That's some Road Runner/Wile E. Coyote sh*t.”  DJ (he/him) takes over the episode, guiding Darien (she/they) through a land of adventure: Jötunheimr.Other topics include Darien learning Frost Giants aren't a Norse Mythology thing, another round up of Thor Adventures, comparing an Icelandic pagan poem to the Book of Genesis, DJ's challenges to remembering which Edda Snorri wrote, and theories about why Loki really stopped being friends with everybody. Learn more about Pride Foundation: https://pridefoundation.org/Spoilers for Thor (2011), Thor Ragnarok, and SMITEContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death by drowning and physical violence. Wizards (Beyond) Waverly Place Bonus Episode available now on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology 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/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 show

“I would die for these ducks.”Queer author of queer stories Fran McMahon (they/them) returns to the pod to muse about the most mid place in all the realms: Midgard. Other topics include the unfortunate optics of the “Vikings reached the United States” theory, lore behind a duckling statue that helped ease US-Soviet tensions during the end of the Cold War, the base elements of the realms AKA some dead dude, speculation regarding the length of a world-circling serpent, DJ's new favorite inappropriate slang, DJ's BIG FEELINGS about which system of measurement should be used for weather, and Fran's AMAZING new book that you need to pre-order RIGHT NOW!!Pre-order The Spiral of Life: https://books2read.com/u/4Nl1ONGet more Fran!: https://www.instagram.com/adoseoffran/Spoilers for SMITE, Ducktales (2017), The Originals, Marvel Comics, and MCUContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about colonization, death, murder, white supremacy, racism, and violenceWizards (Beyond) Waverly Place 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 show

It's the very first live episode of Muses of Mythology!Recorded at Boise Comic Arts Festival on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Huge shout out to our co-host of the panel, Leo the Geek Scorpio!!Get more Gaming Theater Presents: https://www.instagram.com/gamingtheaterpresents/ Slide Show Visual Aid: https://tinyurl.com/bdz7y3mzBattle Bracket: https://tinyurl.com/5c7ua729Content warning: This episode contains mention of death, dying, physical violence, and the afterlife. Spoiler warning for just so many different things.  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/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 Show.

“You know what she could have been? A goddamn valkyrie!”Special guest Kelsey Dody “escapes” from Bunker 9 to join the show on the main feed to discuss the divine twins! No, the other divine twins: Freyr and Freyja! Other topics include the struggle to pronounce symbols not used in American English, Freyr being down so bad he rejects traditional social decorum, another Rick Riordan OC (Do Not Steal), the conflicting identity of Freyr/Surt's sword, the crime of Magnus being denied a teacup boar, and Rick Riordan's baffling decision to base his Freyja off a smear campaign written by 14th-century Christian priests.Spoilers for SMITE, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, God of War (2018), Marvel Comics, and Valheim Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, sex, incest, coercion, colonization, and misogyny. Find more of Kelsey on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/_kelseycam/https://www.instagram.com/k.hana.art/Learn more about Family Giving Tree at https://familygivingtree.org/Come see us at Boise Comic Arts Festival, Saturday, Aug. 24! (https://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/using-the-library/boise-comic-arts-festival/)‘Fate Be Changed: A Twisted Tale' AKA BRAVE TO THE FUTURE 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 Show.

“We can't use this kind of metal in our weapons!”Even the Norse scholars accuse Snorri of making things up! In this episode, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) ask if that is the case when it comes to the Vanir and their home, Vanaheimr.Other topics include the strange timeline of Nine from the 9 Worlds, whether or not Snorri made up the idea of Vanaheimr, an excellent observation from Carter over at Seaweed Brain Podcast, Thor throwing the harshest, most needless burn at a poetic dwarf, how the Aesir HATE gold, whether or not Snorri made up the idea of the Vanir, a depressing reflection on how an immeasurable number of ancient beliefs were intentionally wiped from human memory, theorizing what the Folkvangr warriors were doing during Ragnarok, a surprisingly amicable Norse divorce, and questioning why all the Norse wikis seem to prefer an incest storyline for no apparent reason. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, murder, impalement, religious zealotry, colonization, incest, and eye injuries. Come see us at Boise Comic Arts Festival, Saturday, Aug. 24! (https://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/using-the-library/boise-comic-arts-festival/)‘Fate Be Changed: A Twisted Tale' AKA BRAVE TO THE FUTURE 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 Show.

“He's just Father from Codename: Kids Next Door!” Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) present the perfect episode for a mid-summer heatwave: Muspelheim, land of lava and fire. Other topics include the narrative choice to not include the book one villain in book three, origins of the universe, another examination into why stating that “Snorri made it up” fails to grasp the nuisance of oral traditions and evolving cultural mythologies, the importance of choosing translations with care, Surt's impeccable fashion sense, a poetic description for the thing that ruins branches, and Surt's theoretical Icelandic volcano demon origins. Spoilers for Codename: Kids Next Door, SMITE, God of War (2018), Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, Thor Dark World, Thor Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, and Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, maiming, implied animal euthanasia, the afterlife, and murder. Come see us at Gem State Gaming Con, 7/19-21, (https://tabletop.events/conventions/gem-state-gaming-convention-2024) and Boise Comic Arts Festival, 9/23-24 (https://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/using-the-library/boise-comic-arts-festival/)Madeline Miller's Song of Achilles 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 Show.

“Loki is—I'm assuming—an insecure, jealous dick.” This week, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) discuss how Baldr, the greatest guy ever, kicked the bucket because Loki just couldn't deal with not being the center of attention for five minutes. Other topics include finally being able to read comments from Spotify listeners, Baldr being the god of ????, Loki being a insecure, jealous dick, the oversimplification of stating that Snorri “made it up,” legal ramifications regarding the age of mistletoe, addressing “Norse Jesus” allegations, and an unexpected but passionate defense of Padmé Amidala in the face of “died from a broken heart” slander. Spoilers for God of War (2018), Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, Baldur's Gate, Witches of East End, and Marvel Comics loreContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, and murder. Madeline Miller's Song of Achilles 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 Show.

“Snorri's out here gatekeeping the real Norse mythology.” Time to take a journey to Hel, which isn't too far from Midgard! That's fortunate since the dead have to arrange their own transportation. Other topics include actually having the soul of the protagonist's mother before trying to make a deal, Darien leaving the recording not once but twice, directions to Hel, extrapolating cultural meaning from the differences in how souls arrive in the afterlife, Snorri doing his own thing (again), the conflicting requirements for a soul being sent to Hel, how Hel and Hades became Hell, and whether or not the Norse people actual had a goddess with the same name as their icy afterlife. Spoilers for Thor: Dark World, SMITE, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Thor: Ragnarok, Angela Queen of Hel, Journey into Mystery, Marvel: What If…?, Doom Eternal, Warrior Cats, and Adventure Time: Together AgainContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, murder, and suicide We Rank Hades Character Designs (Based on Vibes) 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 Show.

“Couldn't think of a name for an all-knowing eagle.” Yggdrasil, the World Tree, holds all things in its mighty branches. Even this very podcast episode, which features one extra sleepy host! Other topics include Snorri Sturluson doing whatever he pleases (again), a reminder that Iceland is very far away from Scandinavia, the hosts' shocking lack of knowledge about trees, key elements of Norse mythology that are NOT native to Iceland, where the “nine worlds” came from, and how the World Tree might not actually hold all things in its mightly branches. A 17th-century Icelandic attempt at drawing fours harts and an ash tree: https://handrit.is/manuscript/view/is/AM04-0738/95?iabr=on#page/42v/mode/2upSpoilers for SMITE, God of War: Ragnarok, Vanheim, Thor, and South ParkContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death by hanging, the apocalypse, volcanic eruption, and ecological declineHades 2 (Early Access) 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-----------------------The Directed DetectiveTwo hosts. One of them has plotted a murder mystery. The other must direct the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

“Ragna-Rock-a-Doodle-Doo.”All right, let's do this one last time…Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) jump back into Norse Mythology by starting at the very end of all things—or do they?Other topics include Snorri Sturluson doing whatever he pleases, the Ragnarok Highlight Reel, Darien misremembering key details about an independent live-action/animated musical comedy film from 1991, analyzing if anyone but Odin knows the details of Ragnarok, DJ's incredible Hadestown-esque approach for a Norse mythology story, what comes after the end of all things, and questioning whether or not Ragnarok has already happened. Spoilers for Rock-a-Doodle, Thor: Ragnarok, SMITE, DuckTales (2017), and I Obtained a Mythic ItemContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, physical violence, the apocalypse, religious conversion, warfare, and animal deathPercy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods 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 Show.

“Odin and Mr. Moseby are friends! Canon!”Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) enjoy a romp across the nine realms in a series of delightful, medium-stakes adventures in the short story collection 9 from the Nine Worlds. Other topics include disappointing art choices, Hearthstone being a top-tier spell slinger, DJ winning the ship war, Amir's story getting wildly dark, Schrödinger's joke, a disappointing portrayal of a Celtic warrior queen, interesting accent choices for talking swords, speculation about exactly why Annabeth would tell Magnus to leave Jack at Hotel Valhalla, a brief detour into trying to figure out the timeline of the books and various short stories, and the collection being pretty great overall. Spoilers for 9 from the Nine Worlds, Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb, Trials of Apollo: The Tower of Nero, and Magicians and DemigodsContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, physical violence, and maimingNectar of the Gods Bonus Episode available now on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyLearn more about World Central Kitchen at https://wck.org/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/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 Show.

“I'm sure—and this is me again, huffing Hopium—he's got something planned.”Set sail to prevent Ragnarok in Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Ship of the Dead!Other topics include ranking Riordanverse books based on satisfying endings, the injustice of Halfborn Gunderson's Big Damn Hero Moment happening off-page, the LEGENDARY transcription from Chapter 9 to Chapter 10, the massive crossover story that Riordan is definitely, totally, absolutely going to write… eventually, DJ refusing to let Darien read a whole eight pages, and the hosts' shared reservations about Magnus and Alex's relationship (though they absolutely acknowledge these reservations are born out of their own poor relationship experiences). Spoilers for Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Ship of the Dead, Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb, Trials of Apollo: The Tower of Nero, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the GodsContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, slavery, imprisonment, and torture. Darien Tells DJ about The Last Fallen Moon 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 show

“I'm thirty. I don't hang out with sixteen-year-olds who haven't been to therapy yet.”The podcast course corrects and dives back into Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard!   Other topics include Magnus Chase subverting the expectations for a male hero protagonist, the three-way tie for Worst Parent Ever, an unexpected comparison of an elf and dwarf to heroes of the Iliad, Darien's struggles to picture settings accurately, how Alex Fierro is a great character who would probably be mean to the hosts, and confess that, at the end of the day, we just want see Percy Jackson. Spoilers for Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Hammer of Thor, Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle, and Trials of Apollo: The Burning MazeContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, transphobia, child abuse, torture, adultery, child death Kingdom Hearts Adventure Logs available now! 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 show

We're not ending the show!If you read the title, got freaked, and immediately checked the show notes, let us assure you that the announcement isn't the end of Muses of Mythology. Since you're here, we'll give you the short version: The first ten minutes is the start of what was meant to be our Einherjar episode. Then we went off-mic for about 30 minutes to have a serious conversation about some challenges we've experienced recently and the show's future. We're not ending the show. We're not abandoning our journey into Norse mythology. However, we'll only be dedicating one season to Norse myths. We're going to spend the next few episodes covering the rest of the Magnus Chase books. Then we will restructure our episode topics, combining elements of Norse mythology into single episodes that we feel will best result in a quality listening experience. That's the big announcement. After that, we dropped in a 2022 Patreon bonus episode about A24's The Green Knight because we didn't want to leave you without a proper episode. It's a weird one. The energy is all over the place. We haven't felt like ourselves recently, and it's been really hard. But we're excited about this decision and the direction we're taking this season. Thank you so much for your patience and support. We're reworking the show because of our listeners. We aren't ready to end this adventure with you just yet. We'll be back in your ears on Tuesday, April 2, to talk about Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Hammer of Thor. Until then, don't be like Zeus! 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com-----------------------Support the show

“Water? Do you think Odin would serve water?!”Time to begin the journey through Norse mythology in earnest! First stop: Valhalla. Other topics include a brief examination of how far away Iceland is from the rest of the Nordic countries (Thank you, Owen!), a correction on the number of floors in Hotel Valhalla, Odin's penchant for costumes, a typical day in Valhalla, the best of meats, and the prettiest of trees. Spoilers for Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Discovery, Samurai Jack, The Grimm Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Hades, Mad Max: Fury Road, Wonder Woman, Thor: Love and Thunder, InvincibleContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, animal death, alcohol consumption, war, and murder. We Check Into the Hazbin Hotel Bunker 9 Bonus episode available now! 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com-----------------------Support the show

“He'll flood the Earth. So, let's not do that; we're in Iceland.”Before we get into talking about Norse mythology, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) spend some time exploring why talking about Norse mythology is so weird. Other topics include the brevity of the Viking Age compared to other mythic eras, when Christianity became all the rage in Scandinavia, Snorri Strurlson being way more than a poet, the challenges in approaching a mythology without any cultural primary sources, and a reminder that the hosts know so little and are learning more all the time. Got a wonderful resource you want to share with us? Shoot us an email at musesofmythology@gmail.comNo spoilers in this episode. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about forced religious conversion, implied book burning, death, self-mutilation, and flooding.Let's Plan Annabeth's Trip to Disney World Bunker 9 Bonus episode available now! 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com-----------------------Support the show

“Have you heard the theory that Jason Grace goes to Valhalla?”Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) leave Greek mythology behind and check into Hotel Valhalla with Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. Other topics include the perfect timing to branch away from the Percy Jackson books, first-person narrative being Rick Riordan's greatest strength, the fluctuating timeline of these interconnected middle-grade book series, a quick stop at Pronunciation Station, who gets sent to which mythological afterlife, a not-so-speedy run through the various quests of the book, and a shocking revelation about one of the co-hosts not finishing the book before recording this episode. Spoilers for The Sword of Summer and The Hammer of Thor Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about suicide, death, the afterlife, animal attacks, Islamaphobia, drowning, and gun violence Bunker 9 Bonus episodes about Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+ available now! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyThrowback to Darien talking about Riordanverse afterlives on Through the Mist: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5r7u7cNgonTLl4T1C2yjdy?si=6DrxSlE4QJ-NRHRwKJyG7wAbout 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com-----------------------Support the show

"Illuminating the often-overlooked stories of women in mythologies."In this special bonus episode, Darien was joined by author, drawer, and singer Amrita Sen to discuss her musical audiobook, Hidden Women."Hidden Women is a captivating collection of stories that shines a spotlight on the often-overlooked women who played significant roles in the lives of famous men from well-known narratives. This collection offers listeners a fresh perspective by delving into the untold stories of these remarkable women, showcasing their strength, resilience, and unique experiences. Hidden Women ultimately celebrates the strength, resilience, and agency of these remarkable female characters." Find more of Amrita at https://amritasenbooks.com/Support the show

Is A Christmas Carol the best Christmas tale ever told? Yes, and we're still not taking feedback at this time. Enjoy the first episode of our special Patreon Holiday Event: 12 Days of Musemas!Listen to the rest of the series over the next 11 days at Patreon.com/musesofmythologySpoilers for A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensSupport the show

“Why is he a bird still?!”From the top of Mount Olympus, we explore the home of the gods and reflect on our journey through Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Other topics include the name for a group of pegasi, Medusa's inventory management strategy, the correct number of treats to give a multi-headed canine, weirdly specific myths Percy knows versus common ones he doesn't, the ever-evolving perception of ancient deities, Camp Half-Blood's strawberry-based economy, and Rick Riodran's thrilling journey to acknowledging languages older than Ancient Greek. Spoilers for Wizards 101, Descendants, Kingdom Hearts III, Lore Olympus, and Assassin's Creed: Odyssey. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about animal abuse, death, and adultery. Say hello to our wonderful friends!Owen (he/him) https://linktr.ee/through_mistElliot (any) https://linktr.ee/thedemigodpodRobert (they/them) https://www.instagram.com/thedammemepage/Quinn (she/her) https://www.instagram.com/onquinnsandneedles/Charlie (they/them) https://linktr.ee/oftheeldestgodsLochlyn (she/her) https://www.instagram.com/lochlynh/Emily (she/her) https://linktr.ee/monsterdonutGET READY FOR MUSEMAS https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyBe Friends with Darien on Pokemon Go! 293453338136About 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com-----------------------Support the show

We apologize for the delay in our regularly scheduled programming. We need a bit more time to release the best version of our finale of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Please accept a very special Patreon episode drop, our ReMyth episode about the first print volume of Lore Olympus, the beloved webcomic by Rachel Smythe.  The volume focuses on the first 25 chapters of Lore Olympus, but our conversion does include spoilers for up to chapter 188. (Check it out! https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/lore-olympus/list?title_no=1320)Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about sexual assault, suicide, car accidents, child abuse, kidnapping, and alcohol useAbout 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcasting app at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com-----------------------Classics Out LoudWe take great books that have stood the test of time and make completely new recordings...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

“Oh my God, the winds are real?!”It's the big one. This whole season has been leading up to The Iliad. Buckle up, dear listeners, because we brought in a real Iliad kid. Emily Garber (she/her), classics scholar(ish) and co-host of The Monster Donut podcast, shares the kind of insight about The Iliad you'd usually have to pay tuition to get. And so the episode is the length of a decent college lecture. Enjoy! Other topics include dividing Greek classical scholars into two camps, how The Iliad was “meant” to be consumed, what makes a text Homeric (Twist: Not because of the author), the end of Darien getting away with calling Ovid a hack, Good Guy Hector, what's actually in The Iliad, the ways translator bias can influence the translated text, what the Ancient Greeks truly meant when they spoke of “the gods,” and who is really responsible for the Trojan War (Hint: The folly and failings of humanity).Get more of Emily!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyjgarber/Twitter/X/Whatever: https://twitter.com/9emilylime9Monster Donut Podcast: https://linktr.ee/monsterdonutSpoilers for Troy (2004)Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about war, death, colonization, white supremacy, destruction of ancient artifacts, and homophobiaAbout 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com-----------------------Smells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

“You can't be precious about your interpretations of a text that was so unstable.”Returning guest and temporary co-host Megs Peterson (they/them) comes aboard to discuss the many rich, valid interpretations of Achilles and Patroclus' relationship and how it's not necessary to have a strict definition of said relationship to value their bond—but the homophobic interpretations are automatically wrong. Other topics include similarities between the deaths of Patroclus and Jason Grace, who is really responsible for the Trojan War (It's Zeus), how everyone stopped hating Paris for literally one second, Agamemnon being the worst, Megs being a Hector stan, Socrotes' groundbreaking teaching method, Alexander the Great's fanfic writing hobby, and Darien altogether dropping the ball on reading Song of Achilles. Find more Megs at https://www.instagram.com/megs.peterson/Spoilers for Trials of Apollo, Chalice of the Gods, Song of Achilles, Hercules The Animated Series, HadesContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, impalement, kidnapping, sexual assault, slavery, homophobia, suggested pedophilia, and desecration of the dead. 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com-----------------------Support the show

“Hesiod definitely didn't have a problem with women.” Pandora gets blamed for everything. Literally, Hesiod decided the first human woman is responsible for every bad thing in the world. Quinn Albert (she/her) joins the podcast to discuss the terrifying implications of stories that blame women for the suffering of men. Also, charm bracelets! Topics include Hesiod's account from the worst side of TikTok, Hermes' incredible epitaph, justice for the goddess Pandora, the insidious plot to erase or depower the most ancient goddesses, the chaos one unleashes when they gift a charm bracelet, and a re-evaluation of the most famous “mistranslation” in Western literature.Find more of Quinn!The Monstrous Woman Pod: https://linktr.ee/themonstrouswomanpodOnQuinnsAndNeedles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onquinnsandneedles/ Spoilers for Borderlands, Doctor Who, Once Upon a Time, Danny Phantom, Halo, and DC Comics: RebirthContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about animal sacrifice, imprisonment, sexism, misogyny, violence against women, sexual assault, and forced marriage. 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com-----------------------Support the show

“You were never going to take us to McDonald's, Zeus!”Rick Riordan created a rather bizarre portrayal of Prometheus. But what else is new? The Ancients also presented dramatically different versions of the fire-thieving Titan of foresight. Let's talk about all of them and Mary Shelley, too!Talking points include who is really to blame for Luke Castellan's fate, Zeus being a brat about getting tricked by Prometheus, dolphin culture, that time some CW writers decided Artemis was totally in love with Prometheus, and how Romantics really loved Prometheus. Spoilers for Heroes of Olympus, Trials of Apollo, Supernatural, Portal 2, Hercules: The Animated Series, Chalice of the Gods, Tomb Raider World, Promare, Stargate, and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about animal sacrifice, imprisonment, torture, mental illness, death, spontaneous combustion, kidnapping, burning, 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com-----------------------Support the show

“Rivers are goofily important.”Life thrives around rivers, and fandom thrives around fan creators. This week, we're joined by special guest DisenyBeans (Bri) to discuss the potamoi (AKA River Gods). Talking points include minor spoilers for Chalice of the Gods, the importance of cutting those plastic can holder rings up, a friendly reminder to STAY OUT OF CANALS, rivers as primordial kings, that time Achilles straight up fought a river, and the AMAZING fandom merch you can order from DisneyBeans right now! Get more DisneyBeans on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/disneybeans/Buy her cool stuff! https://disbeans.com/Get your own Metal Percy Jackson CHB Necklace https://disbeans.com/products/camp-half-blood-percys-corded-necklace-adjustable-pull-string-necklace-in-black-with-custom-black-gold-rose-gold-silver-charms-circle-beads-double-sided-engraved-stainless-steel?_pos=2&_sid=692fe286c&_ss=r&variant=43236684136626Get Muses of Mythology Merch Now! https://musesofmythology.com/merchSpoilers for Chalice of the Gods, Mark of Athena, Trials of Apollo, and SMITEContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about drowning, death, kidnapping, and sexism. 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.comPAGE CHEWINGAuthor interviews and book discussions with creatives in the book industry.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

“Persephone is not a minor goddess.”Our residency in the Underworld ends with some quality time spent with Queen Persephone. Talking points include Rick Riodran's wildly different portrayals of Persephone in various stories, DJ's season-based headcanon to explain the wildly different portrayals, Darien ruining another beloved mythic name etymology, Persephone always being queen of the underworld and goddess of spring, and the importance of examining culture alongside myth. LAST WEEK!Leave us a happy review for your chance to win a copy of Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea Fitzgerald: Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyDon't forget to send a screenshot of your review to MusesOfMythology@gmail.comSpoilers for The Sun and the Star, Disney's Hercules, Go the Distance: A Twisted Tale, Lore Olympus, Girl, Goddess, Queen, SMITE, Hades, Punderworld, Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, and Wicked + Divine Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, kidnapping, sexual assault, national disasters, forced marriage, and incest. 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.comSupport the show

“Guess we know who planned the menu for this one.”The other half of Camp Half-Pod, writer and Dolphin Girl Erin Moynihan (she/her), joins the show to reexamine Demeter's reputation as mythology's biggest helicopter parent.Talking points include which godly parents actually care about their demigod children, projecting difficult parental relationships onto Demeter in the Taking of Persephone story, speculation about Demeter's opinions of the gluten-free movement, the most unexpected puzzle game protagonist, and Darien's disastrous expedition into a webcomic comment sections. Get more Erin on Camp Half-Pod at https://linktr.ee/camphalfpodSpoilers for The Trials of Apollo, Lore Olympus, Girl, Goddess, Queen, Dungeons and Daddies, and HadesContent Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, kidnapping, sexual assault, national disasters, forced marriage, cannibalism, slavery, and incest. 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.comSupport the show

It's our birthday week! Our gift to you, dear listeners, is a sneak behind the Patreon paywall! (Our gift to ourselves is an extra week to get back on schedule!) Learn more about SAGE at https://www.sageusa.org/ "What if Mulan had to travel to the Underworld?"This week's journey through the Twisted Tales series takes DJ and Darien to somewhere they've never been before: Chinese mythology. Woefully unprepared but incredibly excited, the siblings dive into Reflection by Elizabeth Lim.Major spoilers for Reflection (A Twisted Tale) and Disney's MulanAbout 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.comSupport the show

"I just love Hades as a character."In antiquity, the wise refrained from even speaking the name of the god of the underworld to avoid drawing his attention. Today, Manasa (she/her) from Camp Half-Pod joins us to talk about Hades a whole lot! Talking points include the staying power of childhood favorites, translations of The Iliad, the chilling power of marble, and pinpointing exactly when SMITE lore became completely unhinged. Get more Manasa on Camp Half-Pod at https://linktr.ee/camphalfpodReview Rally!Leave us a happy review for your chance to win a copy of Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea Fitzgerald: Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyDon't forget to send a screenshot of your review to MusesOfMythology@gmail.comSpoilers for Myth-o-Mania, Heroes of Olympus, The Trials of Apollo, Lore Olympus, Hades, and SMITE Content Warning: This episode contains mention of and conversations about death, the afterlife, kidnapping, and sexual assault. 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.comSupport the show

“William Shakespeare? The playwright?"Do you get déjà vu? Podcast favorite Robert Gaymer (they/them) returns for what can only be described as an episode remake. We're heading back to the Underworld to thoroughly examine its landscape, citizens, and infrastructure. Talking points include the various rivers that make up Underworld topography, controversial judges, creative ways to pay the ferryman, and why death feels less scary if the afterlife is bureaucratically organized.Review Rally!Leave us a happy review for your chance to win a copy of Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea Fitzgerald: Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology Don't forget to send a screenshot of your review to MusesOfMythology@gmail.comSpoilers for The Sun and the Star, Trials of Apollo, The Kane Chronicles, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Hades, Lore Olympus, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Adventure Time, Adventure Time: Distant Lands - Together Again, SMITE, Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, Disney's Hercules, Go the Distance: A Twisted Tale and Girl, Goddess, QueenContent Warning: This episode contains mention of and conversations about death, the afterlife, murder, cannibalism, and reincarnation. 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.comSupport the show

“I get to talk about the Sandman now!"We hope you're well-rested because this week's episode is about the god of dreams, Morpheus! Who is definitely, totally, absolutely a legitimate figure from ancient Greek mythology and the god who put Manhattan to sleep in The Last Olympian. Talking points include cringe couple pet names, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy being #Goals, the importance of enthusiastic consent, DJ's recent bought of organ mutiny, and a new Podcast Giveaway! Leave us a happy review for your chance to win a copy of Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea Fitzgerald: Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyDon't forget to send a screenshot of your review to MusesOfMythology@gmail.comSpoilers for The Sun and the Star, Trials of Apollo, Hades, Lore Olympus, Sandman, and Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea FitzgeraldContent Warning: This episode contains mention of and conversations about shipwrecks, drowning, suicide, sexual assault, death, surgery, appendicitis, broken bonesAbout 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.comSupport the show

“That's some BIG AroAce vibes, kid." It's time to give the goddess of home and hearth her due! This week, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) discuss the Top Three Hestia Moments in the Rick Riordan Books (Spoiler: There are only three Hestia moments). Talking points include why the home is not passive but something heroes fight for, how the hosts know nothing about Giants from Greek myth, Luke as a Son of Hestia rewrite, and everything being Zeus' fault (of course). Spoilers for Hades, Lore Olympus, Hercules the Animated Series, and Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea FitzgeraldContent Warning:  Fire, violence, firearms, death, mental illness, and sexual assaultCheck out the Hestia music video Darien mentions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-thiib2baEQuiz Mania (Girlfriend Edition) Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: 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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.comSupport the show

"Thetis had to be always on her grind." Mythology has a lot of terrible dads. For once, let's talk about an excellent mother! Thetis did the MOST for her son, Achilles (even when she probably shouldn't). But as Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) learn, not even a goddess can save her son from a prophecy.  Other topics include Achilles having no chill, DJ's stance on the Ares v. Apollo Flying Chariot Conflict, Darien coming dangerously close to saying a popular myth retelling isn't good, and the mind-blowing connection between Thetis, Sally Jackson, and May Castellan. Spoilers for Lore Olympus,  Hades, Clash of the Titans (1981)Content Warning: Sexual assault, kidnapping, death, war, forced marriage, and grief. Quiz Mania (Girlfriend Edition) Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythologyLearn more about Boise Pride at https://boisepridefest.org/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/musesofmythologyYou can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythologyFind us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.comSupport the show