Podcasts about Aphrodite

The Greek gods live high on Mount Olympus, and from time to time - they sing! As the gods celebrate Artemis and Apollo's triumph over the twin giants, they sing their Olympian anthem - "Look for Us!" CHORUS:In the sun, the moon, the starsNo matter where you areKeep us in your heart and look for usKnow that this is always trueAll our stories live in you APOLLO:  In the rising sun, recall my melodies APHRODITE: I live in passion, desire and beautyARTEMIS: See me in the wild, in the light of the moonATHENA: You'll find me in wisdom, and freedom tooCHORUS:We're never far awayIn the sun, the moon, the stars No matter where you are Keep us in your heart and look for us Know that this is always trueAll our stories live in you They live in youLETO: In a mother's love , feel my presence there DIONYSUS: In the frenzy of a party , feel my joy in the air ZEUS: In the midst of a storm hear the power of my thunder HERA: In marriage, see my spirit HERMES: And in mischief know my wonderCHORUS 2:We're never far awayIn the sun, the moon, the stars No matter where you are Keep us in your heart and look for us Know that this is always trueAll our stories live in you We're never far awayJust look for us  Olympus forever!Eric Berryman is Dionysus, Ato Blankson-Wood is Apollo, Jill Frutkin is Aphrodite, Libby King is Athena, Ian Lassiter is Zeus, Christina Liberus is Artemis; Kimberly Marable is Leto, Nedra Marie Taylor is Hera, and André De Shields is Hermes."Look for Us" (and all of Live from Mount Olympus music and songs) was composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda. Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Music direction by Magdalini Giannikou and Nehemiah Luckett.

Character Pairings and the Pressure of Honor. Guest: Professor Emily Wilson. The Iliad features vivid character relationships that function with the depth of a novel. Helen is portrayed as an ironic thinker and a storyteller who weaves the sufferings of the war into her textiles, much like the poet himself. She possesses a unique perspective on her own fate and the limited power mortals have against the whims of gods like Aphrodite. In contrast, Hector and Andromacheform a tragic pairing; Andromache's heartbreaking pleas for her husband to stay within the city walls are met with Hector's refusal, driven by the intense fear of shame and the pursuit of kleos, or undying glory. The royal couple Priamand Hecuba represent different facets of leadership and loss, with Hecuba displaying a maternal rage so fierce she wishes to eat her enemies raw. Divine figures like Thetis, Achilles' mother, add a layer of sympathy as she bargains with Zeus to grant her son glory, knowing his life will be short. However, these divine interventions often result in further horror for the mortals involved. 31789

Goddesses, Trophies, and the Bond of Achilles. Guest: Professor Emily Wilson. The gods in the Iliad often represent extreme human instincts, such as Aphrodite representing lust and Ares representing aggression. These deities are sometimes depicted as ridiculous because they flee the battlefield when wounded, whereas mortals must face their pain heroically. Within the Greek camp, the social structure is built around honor and "trophies," specifically enslaved women like Briseis, who are parceled out after military victories. While Briseis has a limited voice, she is shown to have a kind relationship with Patroclus, who is described as a multi-faceted character capable of both great kindness and brutal violence. Patroclus is not a "beta male" but a skilled warrior who mocks his victims as he kills them. The bond between Achilles and Patroclus is the most intimate and emotionally vulnerable relationship in the poem. Achilles' awareness of his own impending death and the violation of his honor by Agamemnon creates a deep-seated rage that drives the central plot. 41919

Continuing coverage of LGBTQIA+ films for Pride Month, we have an absolutely banger(and probably a film that you completely missed), in 2023's. Femme. Starring Nathan Stewart-Jarrett(Culprits, Azrael) & George MacKay(1917, Captain Fantastic) as Jules and Preston. Jules does drag as her alter ego Aphrodite. When a confrontation between the two turns violent, Jules is completely left with PTSD & a thirst for revenge. Joined by special guest Alex, check out our review of Femme! The Reel Pineapple is your one-stop shop for the latest movie reviews, trailer breakdowns, and more! Subscribe to the show on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/thereelpineapple Follow me on BlueSky at reelpineapple.bsky.social Follow me on TikTok & Instagram @jhunterreelpineapple Follow me on Letterboxd at BlackShazam Follow me on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/thereelpineapple Subscribe & give the show five stars at The Reel Pineapple to us wherever you listen to podcasts! Rate, Like, Share, & Subscribe! Follow me on all of our socials! linktr.ee/jhunterreelpineapple

In this episode of Domina Tempora, we dive into the sacred, surprising, and sometimes terrifying world of ancient hygiene — where cleanliness was far more than physical. Water was a divine force of purification, capable of washing away both dirt and spiritual pollution, while the humble latrine held its own powerful guardians and lurking dangers.From Egyptian priests bathing multiple times daily before rituals, to Hindu ritual bathing in sacred rivers, Roman public baths, Japanese toilet gods promising beautiful children, and the Chinese Purple Goddess Zi Gu — we explore how every culture infused washing and waste with deep mythological and spiritual meaning. Meet Sulis of the healing springs, Cloacina the Roman goddess of sewers, the Babylonian demon Sulak who punished improper toilet etiquette, and a host of fertility deities and vengeful spirits who watched over the most private spaces of daily life.This episode reveals how ancient peoples understood the profound link between bodily purity, divine favor, and cosmic order — turning even the most mundane acts into sacred rituals.If the powerful intersection of ritual, desire, divinity, and the raw realities of human existence calls to you, my debut novel Clotho Unbound is waiting. In its pages, Clotho — the Fate who has spun death for Zeus across the ages — becomes entangled with Aphrodite in stolen, blasphemous nights of passion that make the Loom of Fate itself tremble. Their love is treason. Their desire could unravel destiny.Clotho Unbound is out now — order your copy today on Amazon (Kindle, paperback, and audiobook coming soon).Direct link:https://www.amazon.com/Clotho-Unbound-Marianne-Fisher/dp/B0GTZ8PZFVThank you for listening.Until next time — may your waters be sacred and your guardians watchful.

When Eris, goddess of discord, crashes the wedding of the mortal Peleus and sea goddess Thetis, she wreaks her usual havoc.  Eris throws a golden apple into the party, which is inscribed “For the goddess who is most fair.” Her mischief sparks a tussle between Athena, Hera and Aphrodite that transforms the entire world. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our directors are Rachel Chavkin, Josiah Davis, Joan Sergay, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant.Our actors are: Eric Berryman (Dionysus, Pan, Zephrys); Ato Blankson-Wood (Apollo); Josiah Davis (Ganymede); Jill Frutkin (Aphrodite); Joanne Hernandez (Daphne); Adrienne Hopkins (Nymph); Caroline Hopkins (Zoe);  Natalie Hopkins (Nymph); Modesto ‘Flako' Jimenez (Ephialtes); Libby King (Athena); Ian Lassiter (Zeus);  Zhailon Levingston (Announcer); Christina Liberus (Artemis); Nehemiah Luckett (Midas); Kimberly Marable (Leto, Fury); Jake Margolin (Orion); Marcel Isaiah Martinez (Hyacinthus); James Harrison Monaco (Marsyas); Xavier Pacheco (Paris, Otus); Kristen Sieh (Python, Fury); Nedra Marie Taylor (Hera); Ching Valdes-Aran (Delos); Daniel Watts (Eros, Silenus)And André De Shields is Hermes (and in this episode, Eris, goddess of discord!) The TEAM's Producing Director is Emma Orme, and Associate Producer is Diana Khong. We thank the artists and leaders of Epic Theater Ensemble for their continued collaboration! Live from Mount Olympus is written by Nathan Yungerberg with Julie Burstein and Jason Adam Katzenstein. Audio production and mix by John Melillo. Audio editing and sound design by Julie Burstein and David Schulman (E1 and E4). Music and songs composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda. Instrumental music mixed and mastered by Luca Bordonaro. Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Music direction by Magdalini Giannikou and Nehemiah Luckett. Jason Adam Katzenstein created our illustrations and is series humor consultant. Series creative advisors: Dr. Michael Cohen and Richard Nodell. Mandy Boikou is Administrative Director and Sofia Pipa is Program Manager at Onassis USA. Amal Biskin is our production assistant. Live from Mount Olympus was recorded with engineers Roy Hendrickson, Mor Mezrich, Matthew Sullivan, Matthew Soares, Omisha Chaitanya and Elizabeth Scott at The Power Station at Berklee NYC. Press by Grand Communications. Graphic design by Onassis Creative Studio. Live from Mount Olympus is distributed by PRX. Since 1975, the Onassis Foundation has been dedicated to culture, community, and education, with projects that can effectively inspire social change and justice across borders. Learn more at www.onassis.org. 

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The Beyond Earth Show with Ray Trujillo Planetary Alignment, Sacred Self-Love, and the Cosmic Call to Rebalance Your Life A Celestial Opening Beneath God's Vast Cathedral In this episode of The Beyond Earth Show, host Ray Trujillo opens the June 13, 2026 transmission by welcoming listeners into a reflection on planetary alignment, the upcoming super new moon in Gemini, and the energetic strands moving through personal and collective life. He frames the episode around soul family, soul contracts, animals, nature, guardian angels, cosmic frequency, and the love of God within a universe that may appear random but is spiritually interwoven. Ray's tone is devotional, metaphysical, and introspective, inviting listeners to look both upward toward the celestial field and inward toward the sacred movements within themselves. When Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury Light Up the Inner Sky Ray focuses on the visible planetary alignment involving Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury, also referring to a broader planetary parade that some describe as including additional planets. He shares that he recently photographed the alignment and found it astonishing that such a beautiful celestial arrangement could be seen with the naked eye and captured with an ordinary camera. Rather than treating the alignment only as an astronomical event, he asks what it may mean for people's daily lives, including their careers, relationships, health, money, emotional states, and inner sense of direction. Breakthroughs at the Crossroads of Career, Health, and Love Ray explains that he has been witnessing a collective pattern of breakthroughs among people he has helped, especially after periods of anxiety, waiting, uncertainty, or personal crossroads. He connects the alignment to clarity in finances, career, relationships, partnerships, and health concerns. In his view, many people are reaching the “home stretch” of situations that have been unclear or unresolved. The planetary conjunction becomes a symbolic and energetic marker of revelation, helping people see where they truly stand and where movement may finally be possible. Science, Spirit, and the Ancient Habit of Looking Up Ray then reflects on the long human tradition of looking to the heavens for guidance, referencing ancient sages, astronomy, and the story of the wise men looking toward the star connected with Jesus. He says that everything above exists under God's celestial creation, while human beings interpret the stars through belief, personal truth, science, metaphysics, and spirituality. For Ray, these fields do not need to oppose one another. Instead, the sky becomes a place where science, spiritual symbolism, and God's creation converge into one vast, meaningful canopy. The Human Body as Its Own Sacred Alignment Ray draws a parallel between planetary alignment and the alignments within human beings. He speaks of chakras, anatomy, blood, the brain's hemispheres, emotional balance, intellectual life, spiritual devotion, and the internal rotations that shape each person's experience. He asks listeners to consider where they are suffering, what is causing that suffering, what would bring them the most joy, and how they might go about “the Father's business.” In this section, the celestial alignment becomes a mirror for personal realignment, encouraging listeners to ask whether their inner world is balanced, prayerful, and connected to higher will. Venus, Sacred Love, and the Mirror of Self-Worth The episode moves deeply into the meaning of Venus, which Ray associates with love, beauty, relationship, harmony, and the goddess-like image of Aphrodite. He reflects on love as a supernatural power that carries sacredness, innocence, and purity, while also acknowledging that love can have shadow aspects when it becomes excessive, blind, unhealthy, or undisciplined. Ray then turns the conversation toward self-love, asking whether listeners can look in the mirror and sincerely say, “I love you.” He connects this to mirror work, self-worth, the teachings of Louise Hay, and the importance of reconditioning the inner dialogue. Prayer, Water, and the Energetic Imprint of Words Ray discusses the emotional and vibrational power of words, thoughts, and intention. He references Dr. Masaru Emoto's work with water as an example of how emotion and vibration may leave an imprint. Ray says that speaking love, prayer, beautiful music, and sincere affirmation can shape the energy within and around us. He compares mirror work to prayer, explaining that both require focus, sincerity, clarity, and intentionality. Whether a person is praying to God, guardian angels, saints, the Holy Spirit, or focusing through meditation, Ray emphasizes that real transformation requires conscious presence rather than empty repetition. Jupiter's Generosity and the Spiritual Economy of Giving Ray then turns to Jupiter, describing it as expansive, benevolent, prosperous, and connected to karmic patterns. He links Jupiter's influence with generosity, prosperity, love, fortune, career, relationships, and health. A major part of the episode centers on the principle that what people give is what they receive. Ray uses simple examples of neighbors exchanging apples, lemons, oranges, nectarines, strawberries, and almonds to illustrate energetic reciprocity. He emphasizes that giving does not have to mean money; it can include prayers, hope, compliments, compassion, encouragement, and sincere wishes for another person's good. Mercury, Communication, and the Cosmic Window Into the Heart With Mercury, Ray focuses on communication, decision-making, clarity, intellectual processing, and the ability to speak with oneself, God, the universe, and the cosmic kingdom. He says this alignment offers a “cosmic window” into the heart, intellect, and interior life. Through that window, people can ask whether their energy is balanced, where they are giving too much, where they are being drained, and how they can recharge themselves. The Mercury influence becomes a call to communicate wisely, inwardly and outwardly, with honesty, discernment, and spiritual awareness. Gemini's Super New Moon and the Discipline of the Pause Ray prepares listeners for the upcoming super new moon in Gemini, warning that it may bring emotional explosiveness, sudden honesty, impulsivity, or communication shakeups. He does not present this as fear-based, but as a time for temperance, patience, and self-control. He advises listeners to think before speaking, especially if they feel the urge to be brutally honest or direct. Boundaries are important, but Ray cautions that harshness can create regret and require repair later. If something is not urgent, he says, it can wait, because patience is a virtue and not every emotional impulse needs immediate expression. Cord-Cutting, Boundaries, and the Courage to Release What Drains You Ray also speaks to listeners who may be feeling emotionally exhausted, empathically overloaded, or weighed down by the frequency of recent events. He encourages rest, self-care, and time out, especially for caregivers, caretakers, and people whose work or life has become draining. He says this may be an especially meaningful time to examine energetic cords, negative attachments, one-sided relationships, vampiric drains, and situations that no longer contribute to peace, health, or harmony. His advice is to review what serves, what does not serve, what is reciprocal, what is harmful, and whether a person, place, object, or decision truly aligns with one's future. Gratitude as the Light That Magnetizes More Light Near the end, Ray emphasizes gratitude as a life-giving, life-affirming force. He encourages listeners to be grateful not only for blessings, but even for some painful experiences that taught them, strengthened them, or revealed survival. He explains that gratitude opens fields in the brain, heart, body, and spirit, creating a “magic essence” that attracts more auspicious events. By contrast, self-defeating thoughts, regret, anger, and limiting beliefs can magnetize more darkness. Ray compares this to choosing which mirror to look into: the mirror of gratitude, light, and possibility, or the mirror of complaint, despair, and limitation. Becoming the Miracle You Are Waiting For Ray closes by reminding listeners that they deserve to receive, deserve answered prayers, and are themselves part of the miracle they seek. He encourages them to use the alignments and energetics of the celestial field under God's kingdom for their own highest good and for the good of everyone around them. His final message is one of self-affirmation, faith, gratitude, light, and service. He thanks the audience for joining him, blesses them, and says he will return in two weeks.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! ⁠ Aphrodite, goddess of love and sex, took many lovers in the mythology. But perhaps the most important was Ares. They adored each other; they had many children together; they could not keep apart . Their relationship was (for the ancient Greeks) surprisingly…healthy? Today we talk all things Aphrodite with bestselling author Jennifer Saint: her relationship with Ares, her many other lovers, and what her story tells us about how the ancients viewed love and romance. Sponsors and Advertising: This episode is sponsored by Taskrabbit. Get $15 off your first task at Taskrabbit.com or the Taskrabbit app using promo code FANGIRL. This podcast is a member of Airwave Media podcast network. Want to advertise on our show? Please direct advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Domina Tempora, we spread our wings into the shadowed realm of the owl — a creature of night, mystery, and duality that has haunted and inspired humanity for millennia.Regarded as the “monster of the night” and harbinger of death by Pliny and many ancient cultures, the owl was linked to desolation, ill omens, and the underworld. From the ukuku of Sumerian curses and Phoenician funeral rites to its transformation into the demonic Lilith, and its ominous appearances before the falls of emperors and armies, the owl has long been a messenger of doom and darkness.Yet this nocturnal predator also embodied profound wisdom and fortune. As the sacred companion of Athena, the owl graced Athenian coins as a symbol of strategic brilliance and victory in battle. In Hindu tradition, it served as the vahana of Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and prosperity, representing the light of wisdom piercing through ignorance. Across cultures, its cry could foretell both disaster and triumph, its gaze both a warning and a blessing.We explore this ancient tension — the owl as bird of death and symbol of enlightenment, associate of witches and goddess of strategy, creature of fear and bringer of prosperity.If the seductive interplay of darkness and wisdom, divine power, and dangerous omens resonates with you, my debut novel Clotho Unbound is calling. In its pages, Clotho — the Fate who has spun death for Zeus across the ages — becomes entangled with Aphrodite in stolen, blasphemous nights of passion that make the Loom of Fate itself tremble. Their love is treason. Their desire could unravel destiny.Clotho Unbound is out now — order your copy today on Amazon (Kindle, paperback, and audiobook).Direct link:https://www.amazon.com/Clotho-Unbound-Marianne-Fisher/dp/B0GTZ8PZFVThank you for listening.Until next time — may your omens be wise and your nights watchful.

In this episode of Domina Tempora, we explore the dangerous, glittering world of child emperors — infants and teenagers who sat on thrones while others truly ruled. From frightened toddlers crowned in grand ceremonies to boys who grew into legendary conquerors, these stories reveal how fragile power can be when placed in small hands.We meet the outrageous teenage Emperor Elagabalus of Rome, a boy priest of a Syrian sun god who was smuggled into power by his ambitious mother and grandmother. Their ruthless maneuvering kept the empire under female control — until family betrayal and the Praetorian Guard intervened. We journey to Persia, where the Sassanid nobles crowned the unborn Shapur II, who would later become one of history's longest-reigning and most formidable kings. And in China, we examine the young Kangxi Emperor, who ascended at age seven under the watchful eye of his formidable grandmother, the Grand Empress Dowager, and four powerful regents — eventually claiming his destiny and ushering in an era of prosperity.These tales expose the complex dance of regency: the ambition of those ruling from the shadows, the vulnerability of divine-right children, and the high-stakes games of empire that could end in triumph or rivers of blood.If the intoxicating blend of power, ambition, divine favor, and human frailty stirs something deep within you, my debut novel Clotho Unbound awaits. In its pages, Clotho — the ancient Fate who has spun death for Zeus across the ages — becomes entangled with Aphrodite in stolen, blasphemous nights of passion that threaten to unravel the Loom of Fate itself. Their love is treason. Their desire could shatter destiny.Clotho Unbound is out now and available to order on Amazon (Kindle, paperback, and audiobook coming soon).Grab your copy today on AmazonThank you for listening.Until next time — may your throne be steady and your regents loyal.

Bestselling true crime author and investigative journalist Aphrodite Jones returns to Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum to discuss her book Dog O’ War and the fatal 2001 dog mauling of Diane Whipple in San Francisco. Drawing on her extensive reporting on the case, Aphrodite details the connections to the Aryan Brotherhood, the Presa Canario dogs Bane and Hera, and the attorneys whose relationship with an incarcerated gang member helped bring the dangerous animals into a Pacific Heights apartment building. Sheryl and Aphrodite also discuss the prior warning signs, the legal fight over owner responsibility, and the concept of implied malice murder that became central to Marjorie Knoller’s conviction. Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl McCollum welcomes Aphrodite Jones back to Zone 7 (1:45) Dog O’ War and the unusual connections behind the Diane Whipple case (2:30) Aphrodite introduces Diane Whipple, a 33-year-old woman killed outside her San Francisco apartment (4:15) Sharon Smith’s wrongful death fight and the legal impact of Diane’s death (6:45) Presa Canario dogs, Paul Schneider, and the Aryan Brotherhood dog-breeding scheme (10:00) Janet’s farm, escalating warning signs, and dogs that could not be controlled (13:30) Marjorie Knoller and Robert Noel bring Bane and Hera into their Pacific Heights apartment building (15:45) Prior attacks, ignored warning signs, and the record of dangerous behavior before Diane’s death (21:15) Marjorie Knoller’s response after the attack and the neighbor who called 911 (25:00) 40 reported incidents become key evidence in the dangerous dog hearing (26:00) What prosecutors had to prove to argue implied malice murder (32:45) Sheryl closes with a passage from Aphrodite Jones’ Dog O’ War Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. Aphrodite Jones is a bestselling true crime author, television personality, and victims’ rights advocate whose work has inspired films and television projects. She created the Investigation Discovery series True Crime with Aphrodite Jones, which ran for six seasons, and has covered major trials, including O.J. Simpson, Casey Anthony, Scott Peterson, Michael Jackson, and El Chapo Guzman. Aphrodite Jones’ book Dog O’ War, about the dog mauling of Diane Whipple, is available now wherever books are sold. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a metro Atlanta police department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast TikTok: @Sheryl.McCollum Sheryl’s new book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer’s Daughter, is available now wherever books are sold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Domina Tempora, we unleash the wild, sacred power of the Maenads — the raving priestesses and fierce warriors of Dionysus, god of wine, ecstasy, vegetation, and divine madness.Adorned with ivy, snakes, and panther skins, these women were far more than “mad” followers. They were holy initiates who danced in frenzied ecstasy to the thunder of drums, performed miracles that summoned wine from the earth and milk from stones, and wielded superhuman strength in service to their god. As both celebrants and soldiers, they tore apart the enemies of Dionysus — from the dismembered Orpheus to the doomed King Pentheus, whose own mother Agave, still in divine frenzy, carried his severed head as a hunting trophy.We explore their dual nature: bringers of joy and terror, voluntary devotees and those driven mad as punishment, miracle-workers and destroyers. From the tragic fate of Lycurgus to the protective sisterhood shown by the women of Amphissa, the Maenads reveal the untamed, dangerous heart of Dionysian worship — where ecstasy and violence, life and death, blur into one.If the intoxicating pull of divine frenzy, forbidden rites, and the raw power of ancient passion calls to you, my debut novel Clotho Unbound is waiting. In its pages, Clotho — the Fate who has spun death for Zeus across the ages — becomes entangled with Aphrodite in stolen, blasphemous nights of desire that make the Loom of Fate itself tremble. Their love is treason. Their passion could unravel destiny.Clotho Unbound is out now — order your copy today on Amazon (Kindle, paperback, and audiobook coming soon).Direct link:https://www.amazon.com/Clotho-Unbound-Marianne-Fisher/dp/B0GTZ8PZFVThank you for listening.Until next time — may your thyrsus strike true and your frenzy set you free.

Australian Kylie Minogue has released 17 studio albums, nearly 100 singles, and sold more than 80 million records worldwide. And yet, most Americans remain largely unaware of this international princess of Pop. While Kylie has had numerous breakthroughs in all of the last five decades, her 2023 dance-pop track “Padam Padam” became one of the biggest hits in her nearly 40-year career, proving that we still can't get Miss Minogue out of our heads. So join the Great Pop Culture Debate as we attempt to name the Best Kylie Minogue Song.Musicals discussed: “Padam Padam,” “The Locomotion,” “Love At First Sight,” “Aphrodite,” “Come Into My World,” “I Should Be So Lucky,” “All the Lovers,” “Slow,” “Can't Get You Out of My Head,” “Your Disco Needs You,” “Confide In Me,” “Spinning Around,” “Get Outta My Way,” “I Believe In You,” “Wow,” “Timebomb”Join host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Bob Erlenback and Jonny Minogue, and special guest panelist, Australian screenwriter and director Lee Galea, as they discuss and debate 16 of Kylie Minogue's most enduring songs.For the warm-up to this episode, in which we discuss literally DOZENS of other Kylie Minogue that didn't make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Eric RezsnyakPanelists: Bob Erlenback, Jonny MinogueSpecial Guest: Lee Galea, Screenwriter & Director, "Single, Out"Producer: Curtis CreekmoreEditor: Bob ErlenbackIntro/Outro Song: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch#kylieminogue #kylie #kylieminoguesongs #popmusic #pop #australia #1980s #1990s #2000s #2010s #2020s #padampadam #cantgetyououtofmyhead #getouttamyway #timebomb #aphrodite #thelocomotion #comeintomyworld #yourdisconeedsyou #loveatfirstsight #ishouldbesolucky #allthelovers #spinningaroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Dr. Frank Grabowski discussing Books 6-8 of the Odyssey discussing Odysseus' time with the Phaeacians.Check our our WRITTEN GUIDE to the Odyssey.10 Reasons to Read the Odyssey (The Ascent)Why Odysseus Refused to Become a God (The Ascent)Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Odyssey and the Phaeacians10:45 The Nature of the Phaeacians16:38 The Role of Rhetoric in Nausicaa's Character22:41 Cultural Norms and Guest Friendship28:23 Marriage Motifs and Political Wisdom34:09 Nausicaa as a Symbol of Virtue43:06 Odysseus and the Gods: A Growing Understanding48:53 The Unique Role of Women in Homeric Epics52:02 The Complexity of Guest Friendship57:25 Divine Intervention: The Role of the Gods01:02:24 Marriage Proposals: Naivety or Strategy?01:04:53 Cultural Embarrassment: Odysseus's Maturity01:08:52 Exploring the Human Side of Heroes01:09:55 The Complexity of Virtue in Homer01:10:50 Beauty and Political Instability01:11:35 Marriage Proposals and Hidden Identities01:11:58 Odysseus' Response to Offers of Hospitality01:13:35 Cultural Insights from the Phaeacians01:15:08 The Nature of Athleticism and War Games01:16:44 The Role of the Bard in Storytelling01:18:32 Odysseus' Emotional Depth and Vulnerability01:19:44 Guest Friendship and Reciprocity01:21:38 Odysseus' Identity and the Stakes of Revelation01:24:07 The Bard's Song and Its Implications01:25:59 Craft vs. Strength: Lessons for Odysseus01:30:09 Adultery and Its Consequences in Homeric Society01:31:15 The Warning Embedded in the Bard's Tale01:34:10 Nausicaa's Role and the Theme of Marriage01:37:04 Odysseus Weeping: A Complex Hero01:40:45 The Final Ask: Identity and Storytelling01:42:13 Prophecies and Their Consequences01:45:10 Narrative Structure and the Art of StorytellingBook 6 SummaryOdysseus washes ashore on the island of the Phaeacians. Athena appears to Princess Nausicaa in a dream and inspires her to go wash clothes at the river with her handmaids. Odysseus awakens, naked and brine-covered, and approaches the princess cautiously. He flatters her with rhetorical skill (comparing her to Artemis), requests aid without grasping her knees, and bathes privately. Nausicaa, showing courage, wit, and political savvy, provides him clothes, food, and careful instructions on how to approach the palace and supplicate her mother, Queen Arete, while avoiding gossip. The book ends with Odysseus praying to Athena in a sacred grove.Book 7 SummaryGuided invisibly by Athena, Odysseus enters the splendid, utopian palace of King Alcinous and Queen Arete. He supplicates the queen as instructed, pleading for passage home. The court is initially stunned into silence until an elder prompts hospitality. Odysseus is bathed, feasted, and given a seat of honor. Queen Arete recognizes her daughter's clothing and questions him; he recounts his arrival but omits some divine help. King Alcinous offers generous hospitality, promises to convey him home, and even subtly proposes marriage to Nausicaa (which Odysseus sidesteps). The Phaeacians are portrayed as peaceful, technologically advanced, and god-kin, living in an Edenic setting.Book 8 SummaryThe next day features athletic games, feasting, and bardic performance. A young Phaeacian (Broadsea) taunts Odysseus, prompting him to compete and win the discus throw, demonstrating his prowess. The bard Demodocus sings of the Trojan War (stirring Odysseus to tears) and the comic adultery of Ares and Aphrodite (trapped by Hephaestus's craft), which Odysseus enjoys. More gifts and dancing follow. Nausicaa bids Odysseus a quiet, flirtatious farewell. Alcinous finally asks his name, setting up the hero's full tale in the next books. The episode underscores themes of hospitality, craft over brute strength, and Odysseus's emotional vulnerability.Check out our 2024 playlist on the Odyssey too!KeywordsOdyssey Books 6-8 summary, Odyssey Books 6-8 analysis, Nausicaa and Odysseus, Phaeacians Homer, King Alcinous Queen Arete, Nausicaa beach scene, Odysseus Nausicaa temptation, guest friendship xenia Odyssey, Phaeacian utopia, Homer Odyssey podcast, Ascend Great Books Odyssey, Odysseus Nausicaa rhetorical exchange, Hephaestus Aphrodite song Odyssey, Odysseus weeping simile, Odysseus Alcinous marriage proposal, Phaeacian ships technology, Calypso vs Nausicaa, Odyssey Book 8 games bard, Odysseus craft over strength, Deacon Harrison Garlick Odyssey, Frank Grabowski Odyssey, Porch and Altar Substack.

Felicia Day, actress and New York Times bestselling author of the "engaging and often hilarious" You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost), returns with a graphic novel about the lost mythical character of Philonoe-Helen of Troy's sister.Helen of Troy. Clytemnestra. Timandra.Three sisters, infamously cursed by the goddess Aphrodite to betray their husbands, are known the world over. But few know about the fourth sister: Philonoe. Lost to historical record, ancient texts say she had a different fate than her sisters. But why and how did this happen?Author Felicia Day and illustrator Rowan MacColl bring Philonoe to vivid life at last, in The Lost Daughter of Sparta.A magnificent hero's journey with a feminist twist, The Lost Daughter of Sparta fills in history' missing pieces with sparkling wit and pathos, thrilling adventure, and an empowering love story that won't soon be forgotten.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

The Dangers of the Queen of Heaven | KIB 529 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing YouTube Description   In this powerful Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake examine the biblical warning concerning the Queen of Heaven and her connection to ancient pagan worship, Jezebel, Mystery Babylon, counterfeit prosperity, sexual corruption, and the spiritual systems now working to reshape culture.   Drawing from Jeremiah, Revelation, and the prophetic contrast between the Queen of Heaven and the Bride of Christ, this episode exposes how ancient Babylonian patterns continue to manifest through religious syncretism, occult symbolism, cultural seduction, and counterfeit spiritual authority.   The remnant must learn to discern the difference between the counterfeit bride and the true Bride of Messiah. In these last days, covenant fidelity, holiness, repentance, and spiritual discernment are essential.  

Happy May everyone! We kick off May with a full moon in Scorpio and Beltane. May feels very Taurean, calm, steady and abundant. Listen to hear the five channeled messages for the month ahead!✨Feeling grounded, calm and at peace✨Experience little joys to align with your soul purpose✨Expand your capacity to receive✨Aphrodite goddess✨Sacral and heart healingReady to shift your frequency and attract the life you deeply desire? Email angelica@angelicaroseneri.com to learn more about my life changing 3 month program.For a personalized 1:1 mini reading, subscribe to my IG channel! You will receive a 3-5 min voicenote of what intuitive messages you need to hear.Follow me on substack for weekly intuitive guidanceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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I thought I was messing it all up… but really, I was failing forward into the life I was meant to build.In this episode, I sit down with Julianne Holland from Aphrodite Art School to talk about what it really looks like to build a creative life without a roadmap. From running an art school in a remote, cowboy-filled corner of Australia to creating community where there wasn't one before, Julianne shares how “failing forward” became her greatest teacher.We dive into trusting your creative gut, navigating a path without mentors, and embracing the messy, non-linear journey of being an artist. This conversation is a reminder that there is no perfect formula. Your path is built by showing up, taking risks, and learning as you go.If you've ever felt like you're doing it all wrong, this episode will reframe everything.2 Takeaway Tips:Reframe failure as momentum: Every misstep is actually movement. The faster you “fail,” the faster you learn what works for you.Build where you are: You don't need the perfect creative hub. Sometimes the most powerful communities are created in the places where nothing exists yet.

Aphrodite in Pieces gathers diverse myths featuring the goddess and unites them to create a comprehensive portrait. Beginning with her innocent days on the island of Cyprus, progressing to her disappointing welcome in the pantheon of Olympus, and culminating in her shattering experiences of the Trojan war, Aphrodite is depicted in all her aspects—calculating and vengeful, kind and forgiving, passionate and abandoned. A woman does not live her life independent of society. As it is above, so it is below. Sometimes Aphrodite is praised for her beauty, and other times, her pulchritude condemns her to be judged as a whore. As Aphrodite grows in wisdom, she finds compassion for women such as Helen of Troy who suffer a similar fate. The stories of Aphrodite remain pertinent today. In them, Lauren J.A. Bear finds reflections and connections between art, love, and beauty. Gabrielle Mathieu writes historically inspired fantasy with a dash of romance and a dollop of adventure. You can find out more about her books and upcoming interviews on authorgabrielle.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Aphrodite in Pieces gathers diverse myths featuring the goddess and unites them to create a comprehensive portrait. Beginning with her innocent days on the island of Cyprus, progressing to her disappointing welcome in the pantheon of Olympus, and culminating in her shattering experiences of the Trojan war, Aphrodite is depicted in all her aspects—calculating and vengeful, kind and forgiving, passionate and abandoned. A woman does not live her life independent of society. As it is above, so it is below. Sometimes Aphrodite is praised for her beauty, and other times, her pulchritude condemns her to be judged as a whore. As Aphrodite grows in wisdom, she finds compassion for women such as Helen of Troy who suffer a similar fate. The stories of Aphrodite remain pertinent today. In them, Lauren J.A. Bear finds reflections and connections between art, love, and beauty. Gabrielle Mathieu writes historically inspired fantasy with a dash of romance and a dollop of adventure. You can find out more about her books and upcoming interviews on authorgabrielle.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Even the goddess of love has a version of the story she never told. Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up

Aphrodite in Pieces gathers diverse myths featuring the goddess and unites them to create a comprehensive portrait. Beginning with her innocent days on the island of Cyprus, progressing to her disappointing welcome in the pantheon of Olympus, and culminating in her shattering experiences of the Trojan war, Aphrodite is depicted in all her aspects—calculating and vengeful, kind and forgiving, passionate and abandoned. A woman does not live her life independent of society. As it is above, so it is below. Sometimes Aphrodite is praised for her beauty, and other times, her pulchritude condemns her to be judged as a whore. As Aphrodite grows in wisdom, she finds compassion for women such as Helen of Troy who suffer a similar fate. The stories of Aphrodite remain pertinent today. In them, Lauren J.A. Bear finds reflections and connections between art, love, and beauty. Gabrielle Mathieu writes historically inspired fantasy with a dash of romance and a dollop of adventure. You can find out more about her books and upcoming interviews on authorgabrielle.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/fantasy

[Apologies but the recording is quite poor at the start, but improves. Please bear with it - Nick]John Granger shared privately with Nick Jeffery that he thought it would be a good idea to read C. S. Lewis' Till We Have Faces, a re-telling of the Cupid and Psyche myth, to get a better grip on Rowling-Galbraith's re-imagining of the same myth in her Cormoran Strike series.Nick, as is his wont, promptly read the book, wrote up the possible connections between the chapters of Till We Have Faces and the books in the Strike series — C. S. Lewis' ‘Till We Have Faces' and Rowling-Galbraith's Cormoran Strike Series (Part One) — which ‘Part One' constituted a challenge to John to write up his contrarian notes as ‘Part Two,' which he did yesterday.Today? They talk about CSL's Till We Have Faces, what it tells us (and doesn't tell us) about JKR's Strike series, and the reasons why a Serious Striker or ‘every thoughtful reader' really should read Lewis' last novel, one he and Tolkien thought was his best.Hogwarts Professor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Links to everything they discuss can be found in their respective write-ups: C. S. Lewis' ‘Till We Have Faces' and Rowling-Galbraith's Cormoran Strike Series (Part One) by Nick and C. S. Lewis' ‘Till We Have Faces' and Rowling-Galbraith's Cormoran Strike Series (Part Two) from John.Here is a copy of the ten questions that kept their conversation — for the most part! — between the guard rails. Enjoy!CSL and JKR Tackle ‘Cupid and Psyche:' The Ten Questions1. (Nick) So, why, John, are we talking about a book Rowling has never mentioned, in a genre she has never attempted, by an author from whom she has tried to distance herself, and which has no obvious connection to what Rowling is writing today? [See the first paragraphs of John's Part Two.]2. (John) Can you give our listeners a quick review of the book's history, Nick, that is, the story behind the story? [Nick discusses information here not in either of their posts!]3. (Nick) Which is all very interesting from the Lake side of the reading, but it's the story itself that is the connection to Rowling. Give us the plot points, structure highlights, and spoil the ending, too, won't you, John? [John reads Nick's plot summary from his Part One (below). Another summary can be found on the Faces wikipedia page.]Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold by C.S. Lewis is a first-person retelling of the Cupid and Psyche myth, narrated by Orual, the eldest daughter of the King of Glome (a fictional barbarian kingdom). Orual frames Part One as a bitter complaint or accusation against the gods, particularly Ungit (a cruel fertility goddess akin to Aphrodite/Venus, represented by a black stone) and her son, the god of the Grey Mountain (the “Shadowbrute” or Brute). She writes in old age as queen, claiming the gods have wronged her, especially by taking her beloved half-sister Istra (whom she calls Psyche). The novel is divided into two parts. Part One (the bulk of the book, spanning 21 chapters) recounts events from Orual's perspective as she experiences them, portraying her actions as justified love and the gods as unjust. Part Two (a short addendum of about 4 chapter) is written later, as Orual nears death. Here, she gains new insight through dreams, visions, and self-reflection, realizing how her “love” was often possessive, jealous, and devouring—much like Ungit's. The veil she wears becomes a central symbol: initially to hide her ugliness, later as a barrier to truth and self-knowledge. “Till we have faces” suggests that true self-revelation and honest relationship (with gods or others) require facing reality without masks or illusions.4. (John) We know for sure that CSL was re-telling the Cupid and Psyche myth here; Lewis and the text make that undeniable. I argued from the text five years ago that Rowling-Galbraith was doing something similar and she suggested strongly by tweet this was the case. In your post, Nick, you swung for the fences to explore the possibility that Till We Have Faces was a model of sorts for the Strike series. Did you establish or eliminate that possibility -- and what were the most interesting connections you found? [See Part One!]5. (Nick) You've recently re-read this, too, John; were you struck by story echoes in Strike from Faces? [John discusses CSL's wonderful cryptonyms, several of which have alchemical notes, a point he didn't write up in Part Two, and then talks about the allusion to Psyche as “Artemis and Aphrodite combined” in Faces, the importance of ‘The Real' in Lewis and Rowling, and the importance of “the riddle” to Lewis and a “debate” to Rowling, all in Part Two.]6. (John) The key connection, though, of course, is in the use of the myth and how the modern and postmodern authors parallel the original version and depart from it. Care to compare and contrast the two adaptations, Nick? [Nick answers this with some references to Part One and John offers a Planet Narnia inspired opinion.]7. (Nick) You brought up in our alchemy conversation earlier in the month, John, and in your Faces post that Rowling seems to want to foster a “debate” within and among her readers about how to best understand her work, specifically between a psychological or spiritual interpretation. That seems to be on Lewis' agenda, too, no, in Faces? [Part Two, Point #4]8. (John) As fascinating as that parallel is, Nick, the structural one is better, I think. What do you make of Faces' two Parts and our conversations about how the ten book series seems to be playing out? [Part Two, Point #5]9. (Nick) You've played with the names a bit, John; what do you think is the meaning of the title? There's a specific passage in which Till We Have Faces is spoken as dialogue and we know Lewis' preferred title was Bareface, but what do you think Lewis was after with the Faces idea -- and does it have any relevance to Strike?[Part Two, Point #6]10. (John) So, let's do another tally of CSL/JKR correspondences. And what are the differences between Lewis and Rowling?List: Ten Points of Correspondence1. Christian symbolism,2. kappa atmosphere artistry,3. literary alchemy,4. psychomachia,5. ring composition,6. the debate/riddle about God7. Mythic retelling8. Genre blending9. Narrative misdirection, big twist10. Most famous for magical world behind portalDifferences:* Violence against women!* Old White Man; Old White Woman* [Fill In Your Best Contrast between CSL and JKR]Hogwarts Professor is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe

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Aphrodite isn't soft. And if you've been working with her like she is… you've been missing her power. In this episode of Busy, Gritty, Inked & Witchy, Morgan breaks down the real energy of Aphrodite—not the love-and-light, rose-petal version, but the force of desire, magnetism, and self-worth that she actually represents in witchcraft. Because Aphrodite doesn't teach you how to be chosen. She teaches you how to stop begging to be. You'll learn how her myths reveal deeper truths about desire, attraction, relationships, and self-worth—and how you can work with her energy to stop chasing and start attracting what's truly aligned for you. If you've been settling, shrinking, or overgiving in love, business, or life… this episode will hit. In This Episode, We Cover: ~ The truth about Aphrodite's origin (and why she is NOT a "soft" goddess) ~ The difference between chasing energy vs. attraction energy ~ How Aphrodite reveals where you've been settling or abandoning yourself ~ What her myths (Ares, Adonis, Psyche, and more) actually teach in witchcraft ~ How desire shapes your reality and creates ripple effects in your life ~ Practical ways to work with Aphrodite for confidence, self-worth, and magnetism Work With Aphrodite This Month: Aphrodite is the Goddess of the Month at Inked Goddess Creations

Aphrodite Jones, best selling author and TV personality, is back on True Crime Broads to discuss her new book, Dogs O War - The Lethal Attack That Exposed the Aryan Brotherhood. We are thrilled to have Aphrodite back on the show! https://a.co/d/00iIuxXZ

Welcome back to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by friend of the show, the true crime legend, Aphrodite Jones. In her new book, Dog O' War, Aphrodite details the twisted relationship between two lawyers and a criminal all while pulling back the curtain on the Aryan Brotherhood. WE HAVE A LIVE SHOW WITH THE SHOW, ANOTHER F*CKING HORROR PODCAST. IT'S CALLED: CRIMINALLY STUPID - THE SEARCH FOR THE WORLDS DUMBEST CRIMINAL. FOR TICKETS, GO TO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.com/e/criminally-stupid-the-search-for-the-worlds-dumbest-criminal-tickets-1984625623665⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our friends at Quince! Great clothing, great pricing and we love them! Go to Quince.com/CRAWLSPACE for free shipping and 365-day returns! To pick up a copy of Dog O' War, go to: https://www.aphroditejones.com/book-store Follow Aphrodite: X: http://x.com/Aphrodite_Jones IG: https://www.instagram.com/aphroditeljones TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@aphroditejones YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/RealAphroditeJones The music for Crawlspace was produced by David Flajnik. Listen to his music here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pond5.com/artist/bigdsound.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Crawlspace: IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. TT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. FB:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/7iSnqnCf27NODdz0pJ1GvJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Apple:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Missing: IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. TT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. FB:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/MissingCSM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Spotify:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Apple:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Private Investigations For the Missing Please donate if you can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://investigationsforthemissing.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://piftm.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PIFortheMissing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/PIFortheMissing/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/investigationsforthemissing/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out our entire network at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://crawlspace-media.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April derives from the Latin Aprilis, traditionally linked to aperire, meaning “to open,” referring to the opening of buds and flowers in spring.  Another theory connects it to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, via the Etruscans. The name reflects renewal, growth, and seasonal rebirth in the ancient Roman calendar. Regardless of the origin, April means it is time for me to answer your questions. Stay tuned for the next installment of questions and answers on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Save 50% on Unlimited premium wireless plans starting at $15/month at MintMobile.com/EED Audible Listen to Project Hail Mary Audible.com/hailmary Fast Growing Trees Get 20% off your first purchase when using the code DAILY at checkout at fastgrowingtrees.com/daily ButcherBox Get your choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/everything Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Ds7Rx7jvPJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of our Greek pantheon deep dive explores the gods of love, beauty, and desire: Aphrodite, Eros, and Hera. Love in Greek mythology is complex, layered, and sometimes chaotic.We break down the six Greek types of love, from passionate desire, to deep friendship and long-term commitment, and explore how each deity represents a different aspect of love. You will learn the myths behind Aphrodite's power, Eros' role as both creator and chaos-bringer, and why Hera is far more than just a “jealous wife.”We also explore the shadow sides of love, how these patterns show up in modern relationships, and how to work with each archetype for self-worth, attraction, and lasting partnership.If love has ever felt confusing, this episode will help you see it in a whole new way.Order Molly's book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff DoneJoin our Patreon for bonus episodes, magical downloads, and unhinged side quests: https://www.patreon.com/demystifymagic

01. Paul Van Dyk - Let Go (Record Mix) 02. Martin Solveig - Hello (Record Mix) 03. Chocolate Puma, Kris Kiss, Shystie Roya - Step Back (Get Down) (Record Mix) 04. Punch Exciters - Dance Of The Fire (Record Mix) 05. Lmfao, Chuckie - Let the Bass Kick in Miami Bitch (Record Mix) 06. Tiga - You Gonna Want Me (Record Mix) 07. Armand Van Helden - I Want Your Soul (Record Mix) 08. Duck Sauce - Big Bad Wolf (Record Mix) 09. Oliver Heldens, Shaun Frank, Delaney Jane - Shades of Grey (Record Mix) 10. Fedde Le Grand, Niels Geusebroek - Falling (Record Mix) 11. Will.I.Am, Britney Spears - Scream Shout (Record Mix) 12. Eiffel 65 - Blue (Da Ba Dee) (Record Mix) 13. Allure - On The Wire (Record Mix) 14. Example - Wont Go Quietly (Record Mix) 15. Swedish House Mafia, Tinie Tempah - Miami 2 Ibiza (Record Mix) 16. Moguai - ACIIID (Record Mix) 17. Romero, Nervo - Like Home (Record Mix) 18. Armin Van Buuren - Blah Blah Blah (Record Mix) 19. Havana - Big Banana (Record Mix) 20. Flo Rida, Pitbull - Can't Believe It (Record Mix) 21. Alesso, Matthew Koma - Years (Record Mix) 22. Daft Punk, Deadmau5 - Harder, Faster, Stronger (Record Mix) 23. Afrojack, Martin Garrix - Turn Up The Speakers (Record Mix) 24. Moti - Lion (In My Head) (Record Mix) 25. David Guetta, Showtek, Magic! - Sun Goes Down! (Record Mix) 26. Crystal Lake, Headhunterz - Say Goodbye (Record Mix) 27. Merk, Kremont - Get Get Down (Record Mix) 28. Audien, Parson James - Insomnia (Record Mix) 29. Ivan Gough, Feenixpawl, Georgi Kay, Axwell - In My Mind (Record Mix) 30. Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike, Vinai - Louder (Record Mix) 31. Prodigy - Breathe (Record Mix) 32. Benassi Brothers - Hit My Heart (Record Mix) 33. Aphrodite, Deadly Hunta, Aj - Ganja Man (Record Mix) 34. Pendulum - Hold Your Color (Record Mix)

Recibimos a Kid Congo Powers, extraña criatura sónica formada en los 80 como guitarrista de The Cramps, Gun Club o Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds y convertido en leyenda viva del underground. Nos visita con The Pink Monkey Birds (Mark Cisneros al bajo y Ron Miller a la batería) para repasar una trepidante trayectoria marcada por los vicios deliciosos.Playlist;(sintonía) KID CONGO and THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS “Pumpkin pie” (Dracula boot’s, 2009)KID CONGO and THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS “A beast, a priest” (That delicious vice, 2024)KID CONGO and THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS “Aphrodite expedite” (single 2026)KID CONGO and THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS “Silver for my sister” (That delicious vice, 2024)KID CONGO and THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS “Ese vicio delicioso” (That delicious vice, 2024)KID CONGO and THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS “LSDC” (Dracula boot’s, 2009)THE CRAMPS “Green fuz” (Psychedelic jungle, 1981)THE CRAMPS “Call of the wighat” (Smell of female, 1983)THE GUN CLUB “Jack on fire” (live 1984 en La Edad de Oro)KID CONGO and THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS “La araña” (La araña es la vida, 2016)KID CONGO and THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS “Goldin browni” (Gorilla rose, 2013)Escuchar audio

Felicia Day, actress and New York Times bestselling author of the "engaging and often hilarious" You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost), returns with a graphic novel about the lost mythical character of Philonoe-Helen of Troy's sister.Helen of Troy. Clytemnestra. Timandra.Three sisters, infamously cursed by the goddess Aphrodite to betray their husbands, are known the world over. But few know about the fourth sister: Philonoe. Lost to historical record, ancient texts say she had a different fate than her sisters. But why and how did this happen?Author Felicia Day and illustrator Rowan MacColl bring Philonoe to vivid life at last, in The Lost Daughter of Sparta.A magnificent hero's journey with a feminist twist, The Lost Daughter of Sparta fills in history' missing pieces with sparkling wit and pathos, thrilling adventure, and an empowering love story that won't soon be forgotten.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

7. Mark Antony and the Divine Spectacle of the East Following Caesar's assassination, Cleopatra wooed Mark Antony with a theatrical arrival on a gilded boat, presenting herself as the goddess Aphrodite. While Antony viewed her as a vital political opportunity, conservative Rome saw her as a dangerous seductress who had caused a Roman general to abandon his principles. Their union was marked by Antony's increasing reliance on Cleopatra for funding his failing military campaigns against the Parthians. Simultaneously, a massive volcanic eruption in Alaska triggered climate cooling and poor Nile floods, leading to famine and further destabilizing the Egyptian economy as Octavian prepared for war. (7)CARTHAGE

This week, we are talking about bands that have rock stars in them: Supergroups and Offshoots. We once again discuss how a band consisting of well-known artists from other bands does not always equal great success. Dive in with us as we discuss and listen to some of the more obscure supergroups and offshoots that didn't break with huge mainstream success or stay around very long. What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show, Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection: an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. This week, we talk exclusively about Supergroups featuring famous solo artists and band members, along with Offshoots, which are bands that contain the bulk of a previous incarnation of a famous band. We hope that we turn you on to something new. Songs this week include: Alcatrazz – “Painted Lover” from Disturbing The Peace (1985) Subrosa – “World's Greatest Lover” from Never Bet The Devil Your Head (1997) Black Swan – “The Fire And The Flame” from Paralyzed (2026) THE LAST ROCKSTARS – “THE LAST ROCKSTARS (Paris Mix)” from THE LAST ROCKSTARS (2022) Circus Diablo - “Mad Parade” from Circus Diablo (2007) DREAMCAR – “We Rats” from Dream EP (2024) Swedish Metal Aid – “Give A Helpin' Hand” from Give A Helpin' Hand - single (1985) Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts! Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://x.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ Buy cool stuff with our logo on it: InObscuria Store If you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/ If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/ Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

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What can Greek goddesses teach us about self-love, boundaries and personal power?In this episode of The Infinite Life Podcast, host Katische Haberfield speaks with spiritual writer, mixed-media artist and goddess teacher Isaya Gabriel about the role of divine feminine archetypes in personal growth and healing.Isaya has spent more than twenty years working with the Greek goddess archetypes including Artemis, Aphrodite, Hera, Persephone and Athena. In this conversation she explains how these mythological figures can function as psychological and spiritual archetypes that help women understand emotions, boundaries, self-leadership and embodiment.Through mythology, storytelling and personal experience, Isaya shares how reconnecting with the divine feminine can help women move from disempowerment into self-trust, self-love and personal sovereignty.In this episode• How Greek goddess archetypes can guide emotional healing and personal growth • The deeper meaning behind goddesses like Artemis, Hera, Aphrodite and Persephone • Why mythological archetypes still resonate in modern spiritual practice • How the Persephone myth reflects transformation through life's darker periods • The connection between archetypes, embodiment and personal development • Why self-love must be expressed through practical daily actions • How women can reclaim boundaries, sovereignty and emotional awarenessThis episode is for listeners interested in divine feminine spirituality, goddess archetypes, self-love, women's empowerment and mythological approaches to personal transformation.Support the showFollow Katische on: Facebook, LinkedIn, Goodreads, YouTube and AmazonLove Ancient Rome?Love Ancient Rome? salvēte amīcī! Explore what it meant to be Roman over the centuries. On YouTube and Instagram. 

In this episode, Roxy returns to the pod to help Julia explore the fascinating history of scent: from ancient Greek perfumers on Aphrodite's island to Abercrombie cologne cloud terrorism. Plus, the girlies explain why smell is uniquely different from all our other senses, the Proustian relationship between scent and memory, and how capitalism has transformed our desire to smell good into a billion dollar identity crisis. Digressions include being flexed on by your parents, a man who generously donated his hair to a horse, and society's collective Mrs. Meyer's trauma. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette.  Roxy's Website: https://rjamin.net/ SOURCES 3,200-Year-Old Mesopotamian Perfume Recreated from Ancient Text     A Brief History of Scent  A Cultural Autopsy of the Celebrity Perfume  A Journey Through Time in Fragrance  Abercrombie Employees Have To Spritz Clothes With Cologne Every Hour Alain Corbin The Foul and the Fragrant: Odor and the French Social Imagination Aroma: The Cultural History of Smell  Cleopatra May Have Once Smelled Like This Recreated Perfume  Effects of ambient odors on slot-machine usage in a Las Vegas casino. Fragrant by Mandy Aftel History of the Hero: Chanel No5 How Advertisers Convinced Americans They Smelled Bad  How Coco Chanel changed the course of women's fashion I'm the Perfumer Who Created the Scent You Love to Hate — Abercrombie & Fitch's Fierce   In France's Perfume Capital Of The World, There's A World Of Beautiful Fragrance  Love Stinks: The Association between Body Odors and Romantic Relationship Commitment  Many find the term 'Oriental' offensive. Why are perfumers still using it?  Perfume Culture Is Starting to Stink  PERFUMERY The psychology and biology of fragrancе Psychology of Fragrance Use: Perception of Individual Odor and Perfume Blends Reveals a Mechanism for Idiosyncratic Effects on Fragrance Choice Poor Sense of Smell Linked to Increased Risk of Depression in Older Adults  Tappūtī-Bēlet-ekallim, The Oldest Perfumer on Record The Connections Between Smell, Memory, and Health  The effects of scent on consumer behaviour  The mysterious sense of smell: evolution, historical perspectives, and neurological disorders The Mystery of Ambergris  The proust effect: Scents, food, and nostalgia  The Smell of Evolution The Truth About Pheromones  The Ugly History of Beautiful Things: Perfume This Is What Space Smells Like You don't say? The smell of love You Might Not Agree, but Science Says You're Attracted to Body Odor

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Working with Spirit Guides gets to be completely normal when you're a witch, so today we're bringing together a panel of witches who work with guides in a variety of different ways. We're going over who they work with, the fears & skepticism they had when first working with guides, & what their overall experiences have been like. From Saga to Catholic Saints, Arianrhod, Artemis, The Morrigan, Aphrodite, & Hades… & everyone in between!

Welcome to the Kestrel Files! Aphrodite Detective Agency takes us into the middle of the Aphrodite Biodome on Venus following two detectives on their mission to find and rescue a kidnapped teenage girl. Episode Cast: Kestrel - Maria Corcobado, Sydney Wolfe - Derrick Valen, Casey Keswick - Rae Witte, Officer Brown - Rae Lundberg, Ozzy Finch - Amir Gold, Gabby West - Marnie Warner, Hazel Whitlock - Alex Povey, Keith Boyer - Doug McAvoy, Ron Acklensburg - Brad Findly, Tony Paolucci - Adam Pilver, Assistant - Dave Catlett, Desi - Adam Graves, Girl 1 - Ally Catlett, Girl 2 - Kate Smith, Laurel West - Jessica Simons, Linda Hogguesbottom - Erika Catlett, Gene West + Narrator - Scott Graves.Written and Produced by Scott Graves.Mentioned in this episode:Crowdfunding for Season 3 is here!Support our actors for Season 3 and earn early access to episodes and behind the scenes content! All for a small donation of $25! https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-kestrel-files-season-3#story

Wonder Woman thought Steve being all hands was bad enough, but wait til she gets a load of the CRimson Centipede! PLUS, casting an imaginary 1945 Wonder Woman movie, Time Machine Mailbag, Dr. Husband learns about the Amazons' bracelets of submission, and lots of exciting discourse about West Virginia's personal property tax! It's all right here in Wonder Woman #169! Chapters (00:00:00) - Oh, My!(00:00:17) - Checkered Past: Wonder Woman #169(00:01:37) - Crimson Centipede(00:03:08) - Lawns Are Green Again(00:06:04) - Who Would Play Wonder Woman in 1945?(00:09:06) - Talking To My Cat About Wonder Woman(00:09:55) - Wonder Woman Is Blitzed By The Villains(00:10:50) - Wonder Woman vs The Crimson Centipede(00:15:44) - Crimson Centipede Gets A Motorcycle(00:17:17) - Aphrodite vs Mars in Wonder Woman(00:18:57) - The Crimson Centipede vs Wonder Woman(00:21:20) - How to Pay Personal Property Taxes in West Virginia(00:26:34) - Coughing during a pulmonary scan(00:26:54) - The IRS audit of personal property taxes(00:28:43) - Oh My God, I'm So Angry Over Fees(00:29:43) - Wonderman vs the Crimson Centipede(00:32:34) - How Much Does Wonder Woman Hurt Me?(00:35:18) - Wonder Woman in The Dark Knight(00:36:12) - Wonder Woman vs The Crimson Centipede(00:40:15) - The Bracelets of Submission(00:45:41) - Mailbag(00:48:38) - Dr. Husband(00:51:49) - Wonder Woman is asked to make a choice between Steve Trevor and General Darnell(00:53:41) - Wonder Woman on a Date(00:57:01) - Wonder Woman vs The Gangsters(01:00:18) - The Lion vs Wonder Woman(01:02:07) - Wonder Woman vs General Darnell

He was born to a wealthy, noble family in Thessalonica around 347. Filled more and more with a yearning for God, he abandoned his worldly possessions and traveled to Egypt, living for five years as a monk at Sketis. From there he went to Palestine, where he lived for another five years in a cave in the Jordan desert. Suffering from a severe ailment, he was forced to move to Jerusalem; there he was suddenly and completely cured following a vision on Golgotha, in which he saw the Good Thief come down from the cross to lead him to Christ, who gave the Cross into his keeping.   Porphyrius took up the trade of a shoemaker in Jerusalem to provide for his few needs. His humility and charity became so well-known that the Bishop of Jerusalem ordained him to the priesthood at the age of forty-five, and made him Stavrophylax, keeper of the True Cross of the Savior — thus fulfilling Porphyrius' vision on Golgotha. Three years later, much against his will, he was elected Bishop of Gaza.   Throughout his episcopate he was persecuted by the pagans who still dominated the life of that city — though he was able to convert many of them by his own example of holiness, and by the many miracles that were wrought through his intercessions. Once, when the city was suffering from a long drought, the Saint gathered the city's Christians (who numbered no more than 280), told them to fast, and celebrated an all-night vigil. The next morning, as the Bishop and his entire flock went in procession through the city it began to rain. At this, 127 pagans were converted. When the pagans' violent attacks continued, Porphyrius appealed to the Emperor Arcadius for an edict closing of the pagan temples in Gaza. With the support of St John Chrysostom the edict was issued. When the Imperial representatives entered Gaza, accompanied by Bishop Porphyrius bearing the Cross, the statue of Aphrodite in the city's main temple shattered into pieces. Eight temples were destroyed, and a Church was built on the site of the largest. Hundreds of pagans embraced the Faith and, after instruction, were baptized by the Saint.   After twenty-five years as bishop, during which he had seen his see transformed from a small flock of beleaguered Christians into a Christian territory, Saint Porphyrius reposed in peace in 420.

This episode walks you through this week's astrology + practical and magical tactics to help you harness and navigate the energetics February 9th - 15th, 2026. This week is definitely more. Venus goes for a swim, Mercury gets shady, and Saturn, officially shifts into Aries. Saturn's move is the one to watch. In general grounding is still our focus. Confusion ramps up, but so does the desire to create self-discipline around progress. Mo(o)nday, February 9th: We have significant shifts this week. Continue to focus on care of you so you can care for you and yours. We continue the long game that is 2025 - 2026. More of the energetics that are so major from 2025 take hold in 2026, this week and next. General reminder: The Year of the Snake (2025 energy) is still in play until next week Lunar New Year, February 17th - on the first eclipse of the season. This is when the Fire Horse energy officially begins. Until then, we are shedding, listening, evaluation, releasing, squirming to transform and let go. Don't look away, do not disassociate, escape, or look away. These are defining moments personally, and collectively. We are called to get radically honest about what bad behavior we have let slide and what we really, really, really want..from the depth of our soul....and to then take action towards said thing(s). We still have no personal planets in Earth. My loves, the issue of general stability is real. We will not have support from the astrology on this until March 30th (when Venus moves into Taurus) and May 2nd (When Mercury moves into Taurus). Grounding is everything this year. Mat, meditation, prayer, time alone, root veggies, nourishing food, decrease in caffeine, lifting heavy things, weighted blankets, hugs, slathered in vetiver and honey, conversations with safe community. All of your tools need to be at the ready and you'll need to stick to basics. This is one of those times when motivation will not serve. It's going to be self-discipline and adulting and understanding the long game. We have equal placements in Fire, Air, and Water and this is a nice harmony....again...in theory...without Earth it still feels chaotic, mutable, and in general unstable....because it is...and if we focus on harnessing all the mutability...we can create incredible outcomes because of it, not in spite. We are in transition. As an individual and as a collective. Focus on what you want. Participate at a pace and in ways you can. All is helpful, just please do not tap out completely. Boundaries, limits, expectations, and hopes continue to sharpen. This week as Saturn moves into Aries for the first time since 1999 we gain focus on self-discipline, ambition, responsibility, and self assertion. And although Saturn doesn't do so well in Pisces (where it's been since 2023), it's considered to be in its fall in Aries. I don't prescribe to binaries and try to stay away from it. In astrology nothing is good or bad...but there can be ease or challenges and this is definitely a challenge. It sets a fire under our collective asses. It has us all focusing on what is best for us as an individual (more equity) but we can see how that can create conflict and challenge if everyone individually is focused on personal centering, yes? To harmonize this, we must embrace intersectionality. Freedom for one, is freedom for none. Justice for one is justice for none. We rise together. We thrive together. Our practices are genuinely meant for this. When we calm and center ourselves, we can earnestly do the same for the collective and the future. Tiny and mighty. It still matters. It always matters. This transit takes us to task in a really good way. We will start stepping up in ways we have not before. Go with it. Embrace it. It's a 3 year process. On top of all of this, we're in the eclipse portal. We just need to be aware of how big all the energetics are right now. On top of no Earth in the chart, a shift from one of our major planets (Saturn) the Universe says it's time for buckets full of energy/magic to be dumped on us as it hits the reset button of astrology (power off/power on) in eclipse season. This eclipse portal begins now, essentially, and closes March 13th. This is the period of time we will be uttering "Plot twist! " "That was not on my bingo card for 2026" or "I did not see that coming." PLEASE REMEMBER these things can be incredible gifts, happy surprises, opportunities, and blessings! It is truly wild times with incredible potential and wonderful Easter eggs tucked in them. Stay curious about what your soul really wants, and stay focused and committed to what you want. Where attention goes, energy flows. Tuesday, February 10th: Day 1 of Supportive Solutions - You'll need a wall space for this workout. I know it can be a tricky prop to require, but again I'm a super fan of this no cost support that can also create resistance. Simple is best and always works. Venus in Pisces. This is a regular transition. Venus continues to move her way through the chart house by house. She stays in a sign an average of 4 weeks at a time. Venus loves to be here! We are here for this romantic, poetic, creative, backstroke through our fantasies and realities. Embrace this. Fuel this. Spend extra time with Aphrodite in this period of time (till March 6th) to expand, grow, and protect all the good things in our lives (friendships, networks, communities, partners....overall connections). They both want our desires to become a reality. This is one of the major Easter eggs of 2026. Wednesday, February 11th: Listen to The Magic Spark. Thursday, February 12th: Connect in The Unicorn Wellness Studio private member group. Friday, February 13th: It's Goddess Day! Time to ask: What does my inner goddess need in order to remember she is sacred, divine, and designed to receive? Today is actual Goddess Day - a Friday on the 13th. This is not bad luck, this is a historical celebration of the female divine, in its origin terms, in honor of the 13 moon cycles, our personal 13 moon cycles. It's truly an anti-patriarchal day. Reclaim it. Celebrate. Embrace creative life force, it's unlimited hope and potential to forever recreate, birth, make new, and begin again. However it calls to you, spend time at your altar, spend time with your vessel/body. Remind yourself of the potential YOU are and can generate and participate in. -Mercury Retroshade begins. We know the drill: ▪️Mercury stations retrograde 3xs a year ▪️The slow down prior to stationing Rx is called the pre-shadow or as I call it Retroshade. ▪️The actual Rx is lighter than the pre or post shadow. ▪️This week and next (Retroshade) is the brochure of the lesson/blessing we are to work with in this cycle. ▪️We will revisit this opportunity again in the Rx (February 26th - March 19th) and post shadow (March 20th - April 3rd). This Retrograde isn't great. I cannot sugar coat it. Mercury is not the best swimmer. Things get mucky, confused, poetic, and sound really great but could just be pretty words and empty promises. It could, at its best, offer feeling to heal things, honest words, the get raw and hit soul truths but will take effort after retrograde to bring to actual fruition. Triple check communications, travel, and finances. As clarifying questions. If you think you should check on something, DO. We will thrive and survive, but know this one isn't set up for ease. Check what house Pisces is in in your natal chart. This is where your themes and focus will be. This is great energy for making and creating. Focus on that. Craft, write, sing, dance, garden, cook....this is the way through. Saturn moves into Aries. Please see Monday. But here's the repeat: Saturn moves into Aries for the first time since 1999. We gain focus on self-discipline, ambition, responsibility, and self assertion. And although Saturn doesn't do so well in Pisces (where it's been since 2023), it's considered to be in its fall in Aries. I don't prescribe to binaries and try to stay away from it in the astrology...nothing is good or bad...but there can be ease or challenges and this is definitely a challenge. It sets a fire under our collective asses. It has us all focusing on what is best for us as an individual (more equity) but we can see how that can create conflict and challenge if everyone individually is focused on personal centering, yes? To harmonize this, we must embrace intersectionality. Freedom for one, is freedom for none. Justice for one is justice for none. We rise together. We thrive together. Our practices are genuinely meant for this. When we calm and center ourselves, we can earnestly do the same for the collective and the future. Tiny and mighty. It still matters. It always matters. This transit takes us to task in a really good way. We will start stepping up in ways we have not before. Go with it. Embrace it. It's a 3 year process. This is one of the major shifts we experienced a toe dip into in 2025 but takes root now, in 2026. Neptune and Saturn are travel partners these days. Delusion, dreams, and what it takes to bring outcomes to fruition is the lesson they are trying to teach the collective. Day 1 of Core Solutions - You'll need a set of yoga blocks for this workout. It's extra core focused and you'll be better supported with a cork set of blocks for stability and resistance. Saturday, February 14th: First day of New Moon Energy. We begin the down turn of energy today. But this is no regular new moon we're headed towards on the 17th. We're in the eclipse portal and the energy may have gotten weirder already, as early as Monday or Tuesday. This is a new moon so it's all about clearing the schedule for restoration, rejuvenation, rest, and meditation. Things will shift. Let them. Whatever is leaving, going, releasing....let it. Welcome in the new, emotional intelligence upgrade. Use your monthly meditation (it's a 3rd eye cleanse), work with any of the Energy Healings; Frequency or Goddesses in your UWS member library. Now is the time for recalibration and healings. Sunday, February 15th: Your weekly mantra. I surrender to the pivot. I embrace the plot twist. I keep my heart and mind focused on what I want, wish, and desire. I allow the upgrades, the reveals, the resets, and the fresh timelines. Our wildest dreams are still possible. We hold the vision. Additional Resources: Explore Mentoring Lite for the Spring/Summer session. We begin March 20th. Schedule an Exploration Call for Mentoring Lite February 28th - March 6th. UnicornWellnessStudio.com Offering 30-min Pilates based workouts in alignment to the astrological season and lunar cycles. Activate 30-day guest access at UnicornWellnessStudio.com Subscribe to Tandy's weekly newsletter Follow and DM on Instagram @tandy_gutierrez Additional episodes you might enjoy: EP 103: 2025 Year of the Snake: A Journey into the Heart of Lilith EP 140: Lilithian Language: Creating Boundaries and Bridges in a Single Breath.

When two fatal accidents befall the same family over a 17-year span, authorities take a closer look at just how unlucky one person could be.Sources:Jones, Aphrodite. Levi's Eyes. 2023.“Christina Ann Alexander Karlsen (1960-1991) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95118366/christina_ann-karlsen. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.Dateline NBC. 1992.“Levi Holger Karlsen (1985-2008) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95118367/levi_holger-karlsen. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.Smith, Jenner, and Sean Dooley. “Daughters on Losing Their Mother and Brother to Dad Who Killed for Insurance Payouts - ABC News.” ABC News, ABC News, 4 June 2020, https://abcnews.go.com/US/daughters-losing-mother-brother-dad-killed-insurance-payouts/story?id=71029005.This Week's Episode Brought To You By:Arey - Slow the growth of greys and get 15% off by using code Love at Arey.comShopify - $1 per month trial - http://shopify.com/lovemurderProgressive Insurance - Discover better rates at https://www.progressive.com/ ****IndaCloud - If you're 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping with code lovemurder at https://inda.shop/lovemurderFind LOVE MURDER online:Website: lovemurder.loveInstagram: @lovemurderpodTwitter: @lovemurderpodFacebook: LoveMrdrPodTikTok: @LoveMurderPodPatreon: /LoveMurderPodCredits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, researched by Sarah Lynn Robinson and researched and written by Jessie Pray, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-HoffmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SHOW 12-30-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THESDHOW BEGINS WITH DOUBTS ABOUT THE PURPOSE OF WAR-MAKING AS EXPRESSED MOURNFULLY BY HECTOR'S WIFE ANDROMACHE... SHOW 12-30-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR TRANSLATION AND THE SEARCH FOR TROY Colleague Professor Emily Wilson. John Batchelor interviews Professor Emily Wilson about her new iambic pentameter translation of the Iliad. They discuss the historical location of Troy in modern Turkey and the archaeological layers discovered by Schliemann, who wrongly believed he found Agamemnon's mask. Wilson explains that while the Greeks viewed the Iliad as partly historical, it is a poetic imagining composed centuries after the events, designed for oral performance and rhythmic reading. NUMBER 1 HOMER'S NARRATIVE CHOICES AND ORAL TRADITION Colleague Professor Emily Wilson. Wilsondiscusses the "Homeric Question," noting that oral stories existed for centuries before the alphabet arrived in the 8th century BCE. She highlights the Iliad's sophisticated narrative structure, which omits famous events like the Apple of Discord and the Trojan Horse to focus intensely on a specific period of the war. The conversation compares the Iliad'sfocus on Greek infighting with Virgil's Aeneid, noting the distinct goals of each epic tradition. NUMBER 2 TRAGIC COUPLES AND DIVINE INTERVENTION Colleague Professor Emily Wilson. The segment explores key character pairings, starting with Helen's complex view of Paris and her weaving as a metaphor for the story. Wilsonanalyzes the tragic relationship between Hector and Andromache, emphasizing Hector's choice of duty over family. They discuss the gods' roles, particularly Thetis's prayer to Zeus which seals Achilles' fate, and Hera's bargaining with Zeus to ensure Troy's destruction, highlighting the interplay of divine will and mortal suffering. NUMBER 3 TRANSLATION AND THE SEARCH FOR TROY Colleague Professor Emily Wilson. John Batchelor interviews Professor Emily Wilson about her new iambic pentameter translation of the Iliad. They discuss the historical location of Troy in modern Turkey and the archaeological layers discovered by Schliemann, who wrongly believed he found Agamemnon's mask. Wilson explains that while the Greeks viewed the Iliad as partly historical, it is a poetic imagining composed centuries after the events, designed for oral performance and rhythmic reading. NUMBER 1 HOMER'S NARRATIVE CHOICES AND ORAL TRADITION Colleague Professor Emily Wilson. Wilsondiscusses the "Homeric Question," noting that oral stories existed for centuries before the alphabet arrived in the 8th century BCE. She highlights the Iliad's sophisticated narrative structure, which omits famous events like the Apple of Discord and the Trojan Horse to focus intensely on a specific period of the war. The conversation compares the Iliad'sfocus on Greek infighting with Virgil's Aeneid, noting the distinct goals of each epic tradition. NUMBER 2 TRAGIC COUPLES AND DIVINE INTERVENTION Colleague Professor Emily Wilson. The segment explores key character pairings, starting with Helen's complex view of Paris and her weaving as a metaphor for the story. Wilsonanalyzes the tragic relationship between Hector and Andromache, emphasizing Hector's choice of duty over family. They discuss the gods' roles, particularly Thetis's prayer to Zeus which seals Achilles' fate, and Hera's bargaining with Zeus to ensure Troy's destruction, highlighting the interplay of divine will and mortal suffering. NUMBER 3 APHRODITE, PATROCLUS, AND TROPHY WOMEN Colleague Professor Emily Wilson. Wilson examines Aphrodite's intervention on the battlefield and her representation of baser instincts like lust. The discussion shifts to Briseis, a "trophy" of war, and her relationship with Patroclus, whom Wilson refuses to classify as a "beta male" despite his kindness. Patroclus is described as a brutal killer and Achilles' closest companion. The segment highlights the emotional depth of Achilles, who displays immense vulnerability alongside his capacity for violence. NUMBER 4 AGAMEMNON'S FAILURE AND DIVINE POLITICS Colleague Professor Emily Wilson. This segment details the plot's catalyst: Agamemnon seizing Briseis from Achilles, causing the hero to withdraw from battle. Wilson explains the divine politics, including Hera trading three Greek cities to Zeus to ensure Troy's destruction. They analyze Agamemnon's flawed leadership; while he blames Zeus for his bad decisions, the poem portrays the immense difficulty of holding a disparate army together, leading to disastrous choices that necessitate Achilles' eventual return. NUMBER 5 THE GORE AND GLORY OF BATTLE Colleague Professor Emily Wilson. Wilson discusses translating the Iliad'svivid violence, drawing on insights from combat veterans regarding the trauma of battlefield death. A central theme is the treatment of corpses; possessing and stripping a dead enemy's armor is the ultimate sign of dominance. The conversation touches on the physical nature of the gods, who bleed "ichor" when wounded, and Poseidon's support for the Greeks in contrast to his brother Zeus. NUMBER 6 THE DEATH OF PATROCLUS AND HECTOR Colleague Professor Emily Wilson. The tragedy culminates with Patroclus ignoring Achilles' warning, leading to his death by Hector and the loss of Achilles' armor. Wilson describes Achilles' terrifying return to battle, equipped with new armor from Hephaestus, and his slaughter of Trojans. The segment covers the final confrontation where Achilles kills Hector and, driven by vengeance, drags his body behind a chariot, denying him burial rights and intending to mutilate him forever. NUMBER 7 GRIEF, GAMES, AND ACCEPTANCE Colleague Professor Emily Wilson. After Hector's death, Achilles finds a form of healing through funeral games, which offer a non-lethal model of competition. He even awards Agamemnon a prize without a contest, possibly as a slight. The poem concludes not with victory, but with a "humanitarian pause" for Hector's funeral. Wilson notes the ending focuses on women's lamentations, emphasizing the Iliad's enduring lesson on the struggle to accept human mortality. NUMBER 8 FEMALE AUTHORSHIP AND THE TROJAN WOMEN Colleague Daisy Dunn. Daisy Dunn discusses the legend of Phantasia, a rumored female source for Homer, and the myth of Leda and the Swan. She argues that the Trojan Warlikely reflects real historical conflicts at the site of Hisarlik. The segment highlights key female figures: Andromache, who offers military advice to Hector, and Briseis, the enslaved woman central to the dispute between Agamemnon and Achilles, illustrating the centrality of women to the epic. NUMBER 9 SAPPHO OF LESBOS Colleague Daisy Dunn. Dunn explores the life of Sappho, debunking myths about her appearance and suicide. She explains that Sappho was exiled due to her family's aristocratic background during a time of political revolution. The conversation covers Sappho's disapproval of her brother's relationship with the courtesan Doricha and her professional jealousy when students left her school for rivals. Weaving is presented as a metaphor for women shaping fate. NUMBER 10 ETRUSCANS AND THE WOMEN OF EARLY ROME Colleague Daisy Dunn. Dunn discusses the Etruscans, noting their advanced dentistry and the shock Greeks felt at Etruscan men and women dining together openly. Transitioning to Rome, they recount the violent founding myth of the Rape of the Sabine Women. The segment details the tragedy of Lucretia, whose rape and subsequent suicide led Brutus to overthrow the monarchy and establish the Roman Republic, making her a paragon of virtue. NUMBER 11 DIDO AND THE FOUNDING OF CARTHAGE Colleague Daisy Dunn. Dunn recounts the story of Dido, the clever founder of Carthage who tricked a local king to secure land. When Aeneas abandons her to fulfill his destiny, Didocurses him, foreshadowing the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage. The segment explores her tragic suicide on a pyre, noting the societal judgment against her for breaking vows of celibacy, while acknowledging her capacity as a talented ruler and builder of cities. NUMBER 12 CORNELIA AND SERVILIA: MOTHERS OF ROME Colleague Daisy Dunn. This segment focuses on Cornelia, the educated "one-man woman" who raised the reforming Gracchi brothers to challenge the Roman elite. Dunn notes Cornelia's heartbreak as she tried to dissuade her second son from following his assassinated brother's path. The discussion shifts to Servilia, Caesar's long-term mistress and mother of Brutus. Servilia is depicted as a politically astute woman caught between her lover and her son, the future assassin. NUMBER 13 CLEOPATRA AND CAESAR Colleague Daisy Dunn. Dunn describes Cleopatra's dramatic entrance from a rug to meet Caesar and secure her rule in Egypt. Despite her intelligence and linguistic skills, the Romans viewed her with suspicion and distaste, labeling her a "whore queen." Dunn challenges the Hollywood image of Cleopatra's beauty, noting coin portraits show a hooked nose, and argues her power lay in her charisma and voice. She remains a figure of admiration today. NUMBER 14 ANTONY, FULVIA, AND CLEOPATRA'S END Colleague Daisy Dunn. The conversation turns to Mark Antony'sunpopular affair with Cleopatra and his wife Fulvia, who instigated a war in Italy to counter Octavian. Dunn highlights the Roman propensity for public emotion and early marriage. Following Antony's botched suicide, Cleopatra takes her own life to avoid being paraded as a trophy by Octavian. Dunn suggests the "asp" story might be a myth covering a lethal injection or poison. NUMBER 15 THE WOMEN OF THE JULIO-CLAUDIAN DYNASTY Colleague Daisy Dunn. Dunn profiles the powerful women of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Livia is portrayed as Augustus's essential political partner and diplomat. The segment covers the tragic life of Julia, the lechery of Caligula, and the notorious reputation of Messalina. Finally, Agrippina the Younger is described as a co-emperor to her son Nero before he turned against her. Dunn concludes that Roman politics were bloodier but more politically savvy than the Greeks. NUMBER 16

APHRODITE, PATROCLUS, AND TROPHY WOMEN Colleague Professor Emily Wilson. Wilson examines Aphrodite's intervention on the battlefield and her representation of baser instincts like lust. The discussion shifts to Briseis, a "trophy" of war, and her relationship with Patroclus, whom Wilson refuses to classify as a "beta male" despite his kindness. Patroclus is described as a brutal killer and Achilles' closest companion. The segment highlights the emotional depth of Achilles, who displays immense vulnerability alongside his capacity for violence. NUMBER 4 500 AD AMBROSI AN ILIAD

Professor Toby Wilkinson. Cleopatra seduced Mark Antony with a theatrical entrance as Aphrodite, securing a romantic and political partner. Antony relied on Egyptian wealth for his campaigns but suffered military setbacks, alienating Rome by adopting Eastern customs. Their union produced children and challenged Octavian's authority, leading to inevitable conflict. 2900 SUEZ