Podcasts about Greek mythology

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Kelvin Lwin for their second conversation exploring the fascinating intersection of AI and Buddhist cosmology. Lwin brings his unique perspective as both a technologist with deep Silicon Valley experience and a serious meditation practitioner who's spent decades studying Buddhist philosophy. Together, they examine how AI development fits into ancient spiritual prophecies, discuss the dangerous allure of LLMs as potentially "asura weapons" that can mislead users, and explore verification methods for enlightenment claims in our modern digital age. The conversation ranges from technical discussions about the need for better AI compilers and world models to profound questions about humanity's role in what Lwin sees as an inevitable technological crucible that will determine our collective spiritual evolution. For more information about Kelvin's work on attention training and AI, visit his website at alin.ai. You can also join Kelvin for live meditation sessions twice daily on Clubhouse at clubhouse.com/house/neowise.Timestamps00:00 Exploring AI and Spirituality05:56 The Quest for Enlightenment Verification11:58 AI's Impact on Spirituality and Reality17:51 The 500-Year Prophecy of Buddhism23:36 The Future of AI and Business Innovation32:15 Exploring Language and Communication34:54 Programming Languages and Human Interaction36:23 AI and the Crucible of Change39:20 World Models and Physical AI41:27 The Role of Ontologies in AI44:25 The Asura and Deva: A Battle for Supremacy48:15 The Future of Humanity and AI51:08 Persuasion and the Power of LLMs55:29 Navigating the New Age of TechnologyKey Insights1. The Rarity of Polymath AI-Spirituality Perspectives: Kelvin argues that very few people are approaching AI through spiritual frameworks because it requires being a polymath with deep knowledge across multiple domains. Most people specialize in one field, and combining AI expertise with Buddhist cosmology requires significant time, resources, and academic background that few possess.2. Traditional Enlightenment Verification vs. Modern Claims: There are established methods for verifying enlightenment claims in Buddhist traditions, including adherence to the five precepts and overcoming hell rebirth through karmic resolution. Many modern Western practitioners claiming enlightenment fail these traditional tests, often changing the criteria when they can't meet the original requirements.3. The 500-Year Buddhist Prophecy and Current Timing: We are approximately 60 years into a prophesied 500-year period where enlightenment becomes possible again. This "startup phase of Buddhism revival" coincides with technological developments like the internet and AI, which are seen as integral to this spiritual renaissance rather than obstacles to it.4. LLMs as UI Solution, Not Reasoning Engine: While LLMs have solved the user interface problem of capturing human intent, they fundamentally cannot reason or make decisions due to their token-based architecture. The technology works well enough to create illusion of capability, leading people down an asymptotic path away from true solutions.5. The Need for New Programming Paradigms: Current AI development caters too much to human cognitive limitations through familiar programming structures. True advancement requires moving beyond human-readable code toward agent-generated languages that prioritize efficiency over human comprehension, similar to how compilers already translate high-level code.6. AI as Asura Weapon in Spiritual Warfare: From Buddhist cosmological perspective, AI represents an asura (demon-realm) tool that appears helpful but is fundamentally wasteful and disruptive to human consciousness. Humanity exists as the battleground between divine and demonic forces, with AI serving as a weapon that both sides employ in this cosmic conflict.7. 2029 as Critical Convergence Point: Multiple technological and spiritual trends point toward 2029 as when various systems will reach breaking points, forcing humanity to either transcend current limitations or be consumed by them. This timing aligns with both technological development curves and spiritual prophecies about transformation periods.

PERCY JACKSON IS FINALLY BACK! Join TJ Zwarych, Brandon Moore, and JAM of Agents of Fandom LIVE every week to break down Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2! This week, we're joined by fellow AoF member Ryan Cortero to break down Percy Jackson Season 2, Episode 7! Come hang out and share your thoughts and theories as we deep dive into the episode.(00:00:00) Intro(00:04:00) Whatcha Watchin? - The Ballad of Wallace Island, MCU Rewatch, Abbott Elementary (00:12:00) Percy Jackson Season 2 Spoiler-Free Reactions(00:20:00) Percy Jackson Season 2 Episode 7 Breakdown(00:23:00) Percabeth in PJO Season 2 Episode 7(00:27:00) Clarisse Joining the Squad in Percy Jackson Season 2!(00:30:00) Percy's Connection to Blackjack(00:35:00) Do you feel bad for Luke in PJO Season 2?(00:43:00) Sally Jackson Sighting in Episode 7!(00:49:00) Percy Jackson Season 2 Finale PredictionsCheck out our interview for Percy Jackson Season 2 with Clarisse and Tyson actors, Dior Goodjohn and Daniel Diemer: https://youtu.be/aSmtEfkMDaM?si=ZrE58iGv510ijG6TCheck out our interview for Percy Jackson Season 1 with the main cast of Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri: https://youtu.be/VE99iFpwcOI?si=Cr_ZBF0EPkmG5bkjCheck out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!

Clarisse and Tyson actors, Dior Goodjohn and Daniel Diemer, of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2, join TJ Zwarych of Agents of Fandom to discuss how their characters differ in the series, compared to the books! They also discuss how the outpouring of positive feedback from the Percy Jackson fandom has affected them. Stay tuned, because part two of the interview with Dior and Daniel arrives after the Percy Jackson Season 2 Finale airs on December 21 on Disney+! Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews! 

A new week means new questions! Hope you have fun with these!The cookbook "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" was written, in part, by which American?What first lady founded a clinic for substance abuse recovery in Rancho Mirage, California?How many points does snowflake have?Which musical, that won the best musical Tony, tells a version of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice?Who won the first Golden Globe Award for Best Podcast?What prequel to the Hunger Games, was one of the best selling books of 2025?Merv Griffin adapted his song ‘A Time for Tony' into the iconic theme for what TV show?What is the name of the multiplayer-focused game that was a spinoff to Elden Ring?Wild dogs found almost exclusively in Australia are known by what name?According to legend, Roman Emperor Caligula once declared war on which god?Magic The Gathering wants to engage with a whole new crew of nerds by pairing with what Franchise that has 60 years of nerdery to draw from?In Greek Mythology, the story of Lycaon is one of the earlier stories where a man is turned into what animal?The Greenhouse Effect is caused by the buildup of what gas compound in the atmosphere?Which British panel game show that is going into its 21st season was created by little Alex Horne?MusicHot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Don't forget to follow us on social media:Patreon – patreon.com/quizbang – Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support!Website – quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question!Facebook – @quizbangpodcast – we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Instagram – Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Twitter – @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia – stay for the trivia.Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/quizbangpod – Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!

It's time for our 2026 project hype draft! TJ Zwarych, Damon Gray, and Richard Nebens of Agents of Fandom rank their most anticipated TV Shows and Movies of the upcoming year. What will we choose? What did we miss? Let us know! (00:00:00) Intro(00:04:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Batman: Caped Crusader, Lord of the Rings, Cyberpunk 2077 (00:13:00) Most Anticipated Movies and TV Shows of 2026 - DRAFT!(00:58:00) Spider-Man: Brand New Day Predictions(01:10:00) Avengers Doomsday Predictions Full list: 1. Avengers Doomsday2. Spider-Man: Brand New Day3. Supergirl4. Shrinking S25. The Odyssey6. Daredevi: Born Again S27. Project Hail Mary8. Lanterns9. The Legend of Aang10. The Mandalorian and GroguCheck out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews! 

PERCY JACKSON IS FINALLY BACK! Join TJ Zwarych, Brandon Moore, and JAM of Agents of Fandom LIVE every week to break down Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2! This week, we're joined by Noah Read of the A Bite Of podcast to break down Percy Jackson Season 2, Episode 6! Come hang out and share your thoughts and theories as we deep dive into the episode.(00:00:00) Intro(00:03:00) Whatcha Watchin? - The Pitt, Jujutsu Kaisen(00:12:000 Sebastian Stan as Harvey Dent in The Batman: Part II(00:14:00) Will Bucky Barnes Survive Avengers Doomsday?(00:18:00) Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Reactions(00:20:00) Is Percy Jackson Season 2 Episode 6 the Best of the Season?(00:23:00) Is Tyson the Strongest Non-God in Percy Jackson?(00:26:00) Percy Jackson Season 2 Episode 6 Breakdown(00:30:00) Percy Gives Luke the Fleece in PJO Season 2 Episode 6(00:39:00) Breaking Down Poseidon's Genealogy(00:45:00) Percy Jackson's Dream of Thalia in PJO Season 2(00:48:00) Annabeth vs. Polyphemus in Percy Jackson(00:58:00) Grover's Role in Percy Jackson Season 2 Episode 6Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!

PERCY JACKSON IS FINALLY BACK! Join TJ Zwarych, Brandon Moore, and JAM of Agents of Fandom LIVE every week to break down Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2! This week, we're joined by the co-hosts of the Seaweed Brain Podcast to break down Percy Jackson Season 2, Episode 5! Come hang out and share your thoughts and theories as we deep dive into the episode.(00:00:00) Intro(00:07:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Stranger Things, Fallout, Deadwood, Chief of War, Heated Rivalry(00:20:00) Stranger Things Season 2 Spoiler-Free Reactions(00:29:00) Percy Jackson Season 2 Episode 5 Breakdown(00:39:00) What is Your Fatal Flaw?(00:49:00) Is Percabeth Being Rushed? Or Is It Just Right?(01:10:00) Clarisse's Role in Percy Jackson Season 2(01:22:00) Changes Made to Percy Jackson Season 2 Episode 5Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!

Bestiality, Incest, and Greek Mythology, oh my! We made a list and checked it twice and can now verify that ALL of our smutz are on the naughty list this year. But no coal! No, no. We have something special for our naughty smutz! What do you get when you cross Home on the Range, Barnyard, and just a hint of bestiality? Tune in this week while we read Mistletoe for my Minotaur by Honey Philips to find out. Will it be hot and frosty or warm and willing? Only Gwyneth can tell. As Chef Boyardee once said, Bada-Bing, Bada-Boom, Bada-Bang. Who doesn't love a lil wolverine style?

PERCY JACKSON IS FINALLY BACK! Join TJ Zwarych, Brandon Moore, and JAM of Agents of Fandom LIVE every week to break down Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2! This week, we're joined by fellow Agents of Fandom Emma Dorris to break down Percy Jackson Season 2, Episode 4! Come hang out and share your thoughts and theories as we deep dive into the episode.(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Heated Rivalry, Stranger Things, Hawkeye, Fallout(00:11:00) Emma's Percy Jackson Origin Story(00:14:00) Percy Jackson Season 2 Spoiler-Free Reactions(00:18:00) Percy Jackson Season 2 Episode 4 Breakdown(00:20:00) Thalia Arrives in PJO Season 2(00:23:00) Annabeth's Increased Role in Percy Jackson Season 2(00:30:00) Comparing and Contrasting Percy Jackson With Harry Potter(00:37:00) Clarisse's Enhanced Role in Percy Jackson Season 2(00:41:00) Would You Rather Face the Scylla or the Charybdis?(00:46:00) The Sirens are Coming in Percy Jackson Season 2 Episode 5!(00:48:00) Will Scylla and Charybdis Appear in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey?Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!

This week on Lick It Like a Lollipop, we're joined by Ninja for his second appearance on the podcast this season. We always bring the magic together and if you're part of my Patreon, you already know that

PERCY JACKSON IS FINALLY BACK! Join TJ Zwarych, Brandon Moore, and JAM of Agents of Fandom LIVE every week to break down Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2! This week, we're joined by Noah Reed of A Bite Of Pod to break down Percy Jackson Season 2, Episode 3! Come hang out and share your thoughts and theories as we deep dive into the episode.(00:00) Intro(03:00) Whatcha Watchin?(08:00) Percy Jackson and the Olympians Origin Stories(10:00) Percy Jackson Season 2 Spoiler-Free Reactions(11:00) Is Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Episode 3 the Best Episode of the Series? (14:00) How PJO Season 2 Develops Clarisse More Than the Books(16:00) How Different Perspectives Enhance Percy Jackson Season 2(18:00) Character Changes to Tyson in the Percy Jackson TV Show(21:00) Ares' Impact on Clarisse in Percy Jackson Season 2(28:00) Is Luke RIGHT to Take Down the Gods in PJO Season 2?(33:00) Is the Prophecy About Percy or Thalia in Percy Jackson and the Olympians?(37:00) MVP of Percy Jackson Season 2 Episode 3(40:00) Best Percabeth Moments in PJO Season 2 Episode 3Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!

Getting Greek today. Today we're diving into history with Greek City-State trivia. This is a nice companion piece to our Greek Mythology trivia episode.Connect with the show: DorkyGeekyNerdy.com Patreon BlueSky Facebook Spotify Discord Reddit

Getting Greek today. Today we're diving into history with Greek City-State trivia. This is a nice companion piece to our Greek Mythology trivia episode.Connect with the show: DorkyGeekyNerdy.com Patreon BlueSky Facebook Spotify Discord Reddit

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(Air Date: 15-10-25) This week, the Nerd To Know Basis crew dive deep into the underworld and beyond. Kev gives a full breakdown of Hades II—why it's more than “just more Hades,” how it builds on Greek myth, and why it might be the most dangerously addictive sequel in years. Then things get neon and controversial as the panel tackles Tron: Ares. Is it a misunderstood sci-fi spectacle destined for cult status, or a flashy reboot weighed down by expectations, Jared Leto discourse, and franchise baggage? We unpack the world-building, the soundtrack, the spectacle, and why Tron always seems to arrive before audiences are ready for it. #NerdToKnowBasis,#Hades2,#TronAres,#SciFiMovies,#VideoGames,#GreekMythology,#HalloweenSeason,#CultMovies,#GamingPodcast,#FilmDiscussion,#GeekCulture,#SpookySeason,#CyberpunkVibes

Follow Pegasus, the winged horse born from sea foam, soaring from ocean to sky, carrying inspiration, courage, and wonder. From Mount Helicon's sacred springs to his eternal place among the stars, his story bridges mortals and gods, adventure and freedom, guiding dreamers across the night. Let this calm and fascinating tale of myth and wonder ease you into a restful sleep. 

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This is our spoiler-free discussion for the first two episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2. From the familiar magic of Camp Half-Blood to the evolution of our returning heroes, and the arrival of intriguing new allies and threats, we unpack what works, what doesn't, and where we hope this season could be headed next.Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Season 2 Premieres with two episodes on Disney+ on Wednesday, December 10 Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREFollow Eatcentric - Same geeks. New Eats

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Send us a textHannah and Laura are traveling across the United States to find Zeus's stolen lightning bolt. They recruit Sara and Lilly of Fiction Fans podcast to help them on their quest. That's right! It's a TV Tuesday covering the first season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians!! Hannah, Laura, Sara, and Lilly chat all about the show's casting, how faithful the adaptation is, and.... compare it to the Percy Jackson movies.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Percy Jackson and the Olympians. **Be sure to follow Fiction Fans at:Website: Podcast | Fiction FansBluesky: @fictionfanspodInstagram: @fictionfanspodMedia Mentions:Percy Jackson and the Olympians---Disney+Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief---Disney+Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters---Disney+The Lightning Thief MusicalRick Riordan's worksSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

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Join us as we interview Dr. Sandra Glahn, professor at the Dallas Theological Seminary, about her wonderful book, Nobody's Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament.  Nobody's Mother is a scholarly re-examination of the cult of Artemis of Ephesus and the cultural world surrounding early Christianity—especially the world behind 1 Timothy 2, a New Testament passage long used to restrict women's leadership. Were the Apostle Paul's writings in 1 Timothy 2 a response to the nature and power of the cult of Artemis?  Tune in as we explore this fascinating topic.Sean Marlon Newcombe hosts.

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Quattro Podcasto Heeeeeeeee's Baaaaaaaaack! Emmy Winner and New York Times Best Selling Author Joshua Pruett is back for his FOURTH visit to the nerdatorium. The Phineas and Ferb writer talks about his new book - Gyro and the Argonauts! A fantastic YA adventure based on Greek Mythology ... think the Avengers meets their biggest fan, but in Ancient Greece. We discuss his Gyro and Argonauts book, the audio book / audio drama presentation of that book, his upcoming Phineas and Ferb comic books, his work with Doctor Who (he's still the only person to write for Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Doctor Who), and how crazy 2026 will be for his upcoming projects. For more information on Joshua Pruett, please visit the following - Instagram - @zombietardis Gyro and the Argonauts - https://a.co/d/4lkEyI3 Phineas & Ferb Creature Feature Comic - https://a.co/d/8n4w9pi Phineas & Ferb Comic Book Inator - https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/books/phineas-and-ferb-the-comic-book-inator-9781545822289.html Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners -Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Send us a textHannah and Laura are welcoming back to the podcast, Sara and Lilly of Fiction Fans podcast fame! They join Hannah and Laura to discuss a book that none of them have childhood nostalgia for, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan! They get into the truly important parts of the book: the accuracy of the transportation and whether or not it's inappropriate to have magical beings that are 20+ years old travel with children...**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. ***CW for the episode: discussions of neglect, abuse, violence, manipulation, racism, ableism, sexism *Be sure to follow Fiction Fans podcast at:Website: Podcast | Fiction FansBluesky: @fictionfanspod.bsky.socialInstagram: @fictionfanspodYouTube: @fictionfansTikTok: @fictionfanspodMedia Mentions:The Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanRick Riordan's worksPercy Jackson and the Olympians---Disney+The Newest Olympian podcastThe Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien by J.R.R. TolkienGnomes the videogameSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Quattro Podcasto Heeeeeeeee's Baaaaaaaaack! Emmy Winner and New York Times Best Selling Author Joshua Pruett is back for his FOURTH visit to the nerdatorium. The Phineas and Ferb writer talks about his new book - Gyro and the Argonauts! A fantastic YA adventure based on Greek Mythology ... think the Avengers meets their biggest fan, but in Ancient Greece. We discuss his Gyro and Argonauts book, the audio book / audio drama presentation of that book, his upcoming Phineas and Ferb comic books, his work with Doctor Who (he's still the only person to write for Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Doctor Who), and how crazy 2026 will be for his upcoming projects. For more information on Joshua Pruett, please visit the following - Instagram - @zombietardis Gyro and the Argonauts - https://a.co/d/4lkEyI3 Phineas & Ferb Creature Feature Comic - https://a.co/d/8n4w9pi Phineas & Ferb Comic Book Inator - https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/books/phineas-and-ferb-the-comic-book-inator-9781545822289.html Theme song "Racing in Darkness" by Nautilus '54 - https://nautilus54.bandcamp.com/album/the-fell-star-2 For more on our show partners -Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact For more on our Show - Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website: https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on BlueSky, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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In this week's episode, we're going back to my favourite place in mythology, to Ancient Greece and Rome to look at the legendary Chimaera! How many creatures is this monster made out of? What hero defeated them? Find out this week!Send us a textSupport the showYou can find us on: Myth Monsters Website Spotify Apple Podcasts GoodPods Amazon Music Social media: Twitter BlueSky Instagram Facebook TikTok

The Hogwarts Professor comment threads have been jumping so Nick Jeffery and John Granger decided to dedicate a conversation to a review of the Greatest Hits in the last week (to do a complete review yourself, click on ‘Activity' in the left margin of the Hogwarts Professor Substack home page).After their reviewing the remarkably global and growing audience of Rowling Readers — 36 countries, 46 states! — and tracking The Presence's location — her yacht seems to be in Fiji but she is touring Levesden Studios? — Nick and John read out fifteen comment subjects and discuss the merits, deficiencies, and promise of each.The lede story is the theory shared by Jaclyn Hayes that Cormoran Strike and the late Charlotte Campbell were half-siblings with Jonny Rokeby in common as their absentee father. From her notes: I think Charlotte was blackmailed (via threat of exposing the relatedness btw her and Cormoran) into marrying Jago to provide him a male heir. Perhaps their relatedness is even an open secret in Charlotte's family, similar to the “secret” relatedness of Decima and Rupert in THM (another parallel). Charlotte was forbidden from telling Cormoran about the blackmail, but since she's conniving and obsessed with him, she uses their unexpected encounter at the Paralympics gala to drop hints about her predicament, hoping he'll solve the mystery and save her or take her back once she's fulfilled the terms of her marriage/birth agreement with Jago. She then orchestrates another encounter with Cormoran to drop more hints-- this time at Franco's, which she knows will trigger the memory of her father's outrage at seeing her and Cormoran dating again. She hopes Cormoran will realize her father was angry because he knew they were related, not simply because he thinks Cormoran wasn't good enough for her. She then tells Coromoran things would be different if he'd taken the job her father offered him (calling to mind the job Tara gives Rupert to keep him quiet in THM), and says she found out she was pregnant at Tara's house and later “lost” (not aborted) the baby. Read the whole thing. Ed Shardlow's response, in which he points out that the hallmark given to silver and DNA testing of human beings have a lot in common, and Tamspells and Jaclyn Hayes discussion of Strike's dreams in previous books give the Strike:Charlotte::Rupert:Decima theory some heft. Cheryl Rose Orrocks asked for help with research she is doing on a possible divine marker, mythologically divine at least, being placed in each book at the appearance of that novel's killer. The only holes in her theory at the time Nick and John recorded their conversation were Troubled Blood and Running Grave — and Catherine has since posted a neat solution for Strike 5. Check that out and please share the missing god or goddess from Running Grave!Nick and John also review and discuss:* Ed Shardlow's idea that the characters creating narratives inside Rowling-Galbraith stories are perhaps best understood as creating their stories as Rowling writes hers, i.e., inspired by Lake material and crafted with the tools in their Sheds;* Vicky's thank you to Dr Fimi for the Ursula Le Guin quotation;* Ed Shardlow's ‘RL Mystery' with back-up from Tamspells and J. S. Maleksen;* Cheryl Rose Orrocks' YouTube notes about the Dirty Bomb Theory conversation (and just how wrong John is about Carmen the opera and Carmen Ellacott); and* Answers to listener requests for more information — all of which can be found in the Links section below!In the week to come, John pledges to post his Hallmarked Man Names exegesis, Nick is working on his review of Aurora Leigh, the supposed template of Ink Black Heart (and the only book ever confirmed by Rowling as such), they will record their Part Two ring charting this weekend, and John is reorganizing his 2017 seven week online course — Wizard Reading Formula — for which class Paid Subscribers will get a greater than 50% discount.John and Nick thank everyone listening and especially those active on the comment threads and taking part in the Hallmarked Man Ring Reading Workshop!Links to Subjects Discussed in the Conversation Above:Cheryl Rose Orrocks: Can you let me know the title and author of the book about Gothic elements?The one John used for Harry Potter's Bookshelf was Patterns of fear in the Gothic novel, 1790-1830 by Ann Tracy, now only ‘in print' via a Kindle version.John read from his much longer Harry Meets Hamlet and Scrooge: Harry Potter's Hogwarts Adventures as the Gateway to English Literature in the conversation above, in which the list of subjects is spelled out (e.g., the castle, supernatural atmosphere, horror, isolation, subterranean passages, fragmentation and reunion, prophecy, ancestral curse, tainted blood, bond of blood, graveyard, corpses, Decay of Aristocratic Privilege, Rise of Bourgeoisie, forest, memories, dreams, found book, doppelgangers, scar or tell-tale mark, mysterious stranger, confused origin, night, mist and fog, distant past, death,, etc.).John also recommends The Handbook of Gothic Literature, ed. Marie Mulvy-Roberts, and The Cambridge Companion to Gothic Fiction, ed. Jerrold Hogle.Who is the mystery writer John was talking about who killed a women when she was an adolescent?Anne Perry, author of the Thomas and Charlotte Pitt and William Monk series of historical detective fiction. John recommends Anne Perry and the Murder of the Century, the book written by the journalist who out'd Perry as a convicted murderer writing murder mysteries. Perry died in 2023. J. S. Maleksen I too enjoyed this post, immensely. Can someone recommend a version of Cupid and Psyche and other relevant works of mythology for a Striker who assiduously avoided mythology through seven years of post-secondary education. I'm willing to gut it out in order to understand Rowling's work. TIA.John shared his favorites in the conversation above — Hamilton's Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, Graves' The Greek Myths, Powell's Classical Myth, and Schwab's Gods and Heroes: Myths and Epics of Ancient Greece but Dr Dimitra Fimi responded in the thread today:It's a really difficult question this, and yet it shouldn't be. But the truth is that there is no contemporary authoritative collection of Greek/Classical mythological retellings that's up-to-date with recent scholarship, etc. Catherine recommends Hamilton's book below, which is still good in many respects, but these earlier compilations (like Bulfinch's too) often synthesize different versions of mythological narratives, and omit some interesting variations. My recommendations are a bit heavier on the scholarly side of things, but still readable (the issue will be getting hold of them, but I provide links where possible):1) Classical Myth by Barry B. Powell - as implied by the astronomical price on Amazon.uk (https://amzn.to/3JYkLfF) this is mostly available second-hand now, but there is a scanned version via Archive.org: https://archive.org/details/classicalmyth0000powe (you'll need to create a free account, but once you do you can log in and borrow the book digitally to read)2) Early Greek Myth: A Guide to Literary and Artistic Sources (2 Volumes) by Timothy Gantz is great, and at least easier to get hold of. It gives the tales and their versions as well as an overview of their sources. The Amazon price of Vol. 1, for example, is a bit more accessible: https://amzn.to/4oTFKQ1For those interested in the de profundis interpretation of classical myth, see The Door in the Sky: Coomaraswamy on Myth and Meaning and Symbolism in Greek Mythology by Paul Diel.You can find the post about Beedle the Bard that Dr Fimi discussed in her conversation with Nick and John at her Substack, ‘A Kind of Elvish Craft:' “You must've heard of Babbitty Rabbitty!”: Secondary World Fairy Tales in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Series 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

Series premiere! This week we leave The Shire behind to embark on our journey through Middle Earth and the epic fantasy genre!In the spirit of Lord of the Rings, we've divided our miniseries into three parts, and we're starting today with Part 1: The Road to Mordor. And that road begins with, you guessed it, Ray Harryhausen!Peter Jackson's trilogy would not exist without the sword-and-sandals stop-motion action of Harryhausen – so as we voyage towards Mordor, we must first trek the scorching sands of Ancient Greece, where harpies fly, gigantic statues terrorize, and gods try to kill us out of boredom! Oh, and spooky skeletons.Next week, we spend some time with a different type kind of Hobbit in Rankin and Bass's animated THE HOBBIT. Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPodReferences:Special FeaturesPeter Jackson Commentary TrackPeter Jackson on Ray HarryhausenArt UK Production HistoryRay Harryhausen/Bruce Eder Commentary Track 1992 Criterion ReleaseRay Harryhausen Talks Animating SkeletonsRay Harryhausen UK LaserDisc InterviewRay Harryhausen on Jerky MetalBruce Eder on Jason and the ArgonautsThe New York Times Ray Harryhausen FeatureInfinity Magazine Issue 41 Production HistoryCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the Discord.Learn more at eyeoftheduckpod.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

O12R - Odysseus Spring the trap, The olive tree - Greek mythology remake

(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series Coffee Time continued today with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with Nona Schrader. Nona was last on Coffee Time to discuss her book 'Aqua,' which takes place in the Sinks Canyon area here in Lander, and ties in Greek mythology with local settings. She just released the second book in the series, titled 'Aqua II: Waves of Sage,' which is currently for sale on her website, as well as local stores Mr. D's and Wind River Outpost. Nona discusses her writing process, utilizing local settings as inspiration for her stories, why she chose to write a story that also emphasizes the importance of water conservation, her recent move back to Lander, her partnership with local artist Kami Deromedi for the book cover, and much more. Check out the full Coffee Time interview below! Be sure to tune in to Today in the 10 and Coffee Time interviews every morning from 7:00 to 9:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

O11R Odysseus The Beggar, Setting the trap, Greek mythology remake

O10R Odysseus - Father and son - Greek mythology remake

O09R Odysseus - Ithaca Asmr soft whisper, Greek mythology remake

o07r Odysseus The song of the sirens - Greek mythology remake

O06r Odysseus - The land of the dead - Greek mythology remake

O05r Odysseus - Circe, Greek mythology remake

O04R Odysseus - The sack of winds, soft spoken story asmr - Greek mythology remake

O03r Odysseus - The cyclops, asmr Greek mythology remake

O02R Odysseus The stranger, asmr fall asleep story Greek mythology remake

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