Muses of Mythology

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Story 45: The Depowering of Nymphs Oct 11, 2022

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“I’m pretty sure—with very little evidence to support this—that nymphs and satyrs are the same species.”

Women in mythology deserve more respect, and nymphs are no exception. In this episode, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) examine how nymphs went from revered nature goddesses to helpful but unimportant NPCs. Then, the show briefly becomes an episode of Through the Mist as the siblings try to figure out if a nymph spawns when a satyr dies and becomes a plant.
Other topics include Percy’s anime hero training level-up moment, the mechanics of star nymphs, why there are no fire nymphs, and Darien becoming mortal enemies with a fandom wiki (again).

Spoilers for Lore Olympus, Heroes of Olympus, Trials of Apollo, Chronicles of Narnia, and Terraria
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about sexual harassment, sexual assault, death, pregnancy, reproduction, animal captivity, alcohol, murder, natural disasters, and kidnapping.
Learn more about Bess the Book Bus at https://bessthebookbus.org/
PODCAST MERCH AVAILABLE AT MusesOfMythology.com/Merch
'Long Live the Pumpkin Queen' Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
About Us
Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.
Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart
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No portion of this episode may be used for large language learning models or generative AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt.

BIRTHDAY BONUS EPISODE: 'Go the Distance' (A Twisted Tale) Oct 04, 2022

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IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY!!!
Muses of Mythology turns two this month! We're celebrating by unlocking special bonus episodes from Patreon, giving listeners new episodes every week!
Let's start with a hiatus favorite: DJ tells Darien about one of the books in the YA Disney AU Twisted Tales series. Go the Distance: A Twisted Tale by Jen Calonita asks the question, "What if Meg had to become a Greek god?" The answer is awesome.

Major spoilers for Go the Distance and Disney's Hercules.
Content Warning: This episode contains mention of death, grief, infidelity, child death, and the afterlife.
PODCAST MERCH AVAILABLE AT MusesOfMythology.com/Merch
Long Live the Pumpkin Queen' Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
About Us
Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.
Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart
Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology
You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
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Story 44: Everything You Know About Satyrs is Wrong Sep 27, 2022

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“Why? Why?!”

The podcast finally gives Grover Underwood and all satyrs their proper due! Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) talk about Percy and Grover’s friendship, the difference between Greek satyrs and Roman fauns, and… Wait. What’s with all this art featuring naked, horse-tailed men balancing wine goblets on their genitals?

Spoilers for Go the Distance (A Twisted Tale), This is the End, Good Omens, Supernatural, Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny, South Park, Lore Olympus, and Cat in the Hat

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about sex, genitalia, sexual harassment, drunkenness, alcohol, Christianity, death, and torture.
PODCAST MERCH AVAILABLE AT MusesOfMythology.com/Merch
Darien's Mythology Fashion Doll Line Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
About Us
Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.
Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart
Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology
You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com

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Story 43: Hellhounds and Other Terrible Pets Sep 13, 2022

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“Can I talk about Good Omens?”

Who’s a good boy? None of these hounds of damnation, that’s for sure. Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) dive into the infernal realms to discuss hellhounds of all shapes and sizes — but mostly big, black, and red-eyed.

Other topics include why Cerberus both is and is not a hellhound, the lack of hellhounds in Africa, the most upsetting creature origin story, and that time wolves sieged Paris.

Spoilers for Supernatural, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Adventure Time, Helluva Boss, and Good Omens

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about animal attacks, dogs, wolfs, guns, death, the afterlife, Christianity, organized religion, colonization, World War II, and Nazis.
CoD Black Ops Lore Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP0bQGrQZlc
Learn more about Boise Pride Festival at https://boisepridefest.org/

PODCAST MERCH AVAIBLE AT MusesOfMythology.com/Merch
Germany's Book Covers Are Wild Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
About Us
Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.
Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart
Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology
You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com

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Story 42: Scary, Sexy Empusa Lady Aug 30, 2022

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"You've seen my ex!"
In this episode, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) agree that the Greek Empusa is probably not the direct inspiration for the modern vampire. So obviously, they spend most of the episode talking about vampires! (Mostly Marceline the Vampire Queen)

Other topics include Darien recounting the plot of Dracula, Jenny Nicholson’s two-hour video essay on The Vampire Diaries, drinking shades of red versus sparkling in the sun, scary sexy monster ladies, dramatic readings of award-winning ancient plays, and why cis men want to have sex with things that will kill them.

Spoilers for Adventure Time, Stardust, Dracula, and The Frogs

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about blood, bloodletting, outdated medical treatments, implied sexual assault, death, patriarchy, sex, sexuality, impaling, bats, and blood consumption.
Check out Darien's new podcast That's the Sitch on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/7dKrUL5YsCKH8wZg6s9KrA?si=199a0ba5eb2d4fa8
Witness the masterpiece that is Jenny Nicholson's two-hour video on The Vampire Diaries at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4AdFD3E2ok
Happy Birthday, Percy! Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
About Us
Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.
Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart
Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology
You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com

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Story 41: The Battle of the Labyrinth, or Percy Gets Lost Aug 16, 2022

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"Nico, you're eleven and you need a nap!"
Muses of Mythology has arrived!
Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) kick off the new season by getting lost in the Labyrinth—and getting into fierce debates about godly parental roles, Camp Half-Blood culture and safety, and why Pan might be their least favorite character.
What Once Was Mine, A Whole New Wolrd, and As Old A Time Twisted Tales Bonus Episodes up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
Learn more about The Cabin at https://www.thecabinidaho.org/
About Us
Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.
Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart
Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology
You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com

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Chapter 40: Zoë's Constellation Prize Jun 21, 2022

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It's our last episode for The Titan's Curse! We finish with the death of Zoë Nightshade and the fantastical world of constellations. Then we wrap with a Major Announcement!
Other topics include stellarfication, the logistics of monarchy in The Lion King, the science behind identifying constellations, DJ's favorite Final Fantasy XIV class, and far too much conversation about Sesame Street.
We will return on Tuesday, August 16!
Spoilers for Minecraft, Final Fantasy XIV, Stardust, The Princess and the Frog, The Lion King, Superman: Emperor Joker, Sesame Street: Don’t Eat That Picture, and Moana

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about sexual assault, animal cruelty, death, excrement, disembowelment, murder, and mental illness.
Percy Jackson in the Kanto Region Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
About Us
Podcast of Poseidon was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.
Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart
Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology
You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/poseidonpod
Find us @PoscastOfPoseidon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at PodcastOfPoseidon.com

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Chapter 39: Atlas Needs a Chiropractor Jun 07, 2022

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Atlas is a titan who was forced to hold the sky on his shoulders for all eternity. So, how did the name become associated with big books of maps? Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) explore that and more in this week's episode!
Other topics include old-timey maps, who really killed Zoe Nightshade, finding Australia, video game skins, and Mickey Mouse.
Spoilers for Smite, Wishbone, Shrek, Mario Odyssey, Five Nights at Freddy’s, The Legend of Zelda: Windwaker, and Majora’s Mask

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about poisoning, physical violence, death, imperialism, and imprisonment.

Is Charizard a Dragon? Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
About Us
Podcast of Poseidon was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.
Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart
Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology
You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/poseidonpod
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Chapter 38: Cats Are Dragons! May 24, 2022

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DRAGONS
That's it. That's the description.
Okay, the episode also includes why How to Train Your Dragon is the best film trilogy, DJ trying to trick the show into being about Norse mythology, Darien's favorite dragon story, and a fierce debate over whether or not Charizard is a dragon.

Spoilers for Smite, Heroes of Olympus, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Hard Core Leveling Warrior, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Call of Duty Black Ops 3, The Dragon Tamers, Nidhogg, and BPM.
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, animal death, fire, poisoning, Christianity, ethnocentrism, and WWII

Spoilers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
About Us
Podcast of Poseidon was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.
Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart
Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology
You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/poseidonpod
Find us @PoscastOfPoseidon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at PodcastOfPoseidon.com

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Chapter 37: Athena's Not Like Other Girls May 10, 2022

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Athena has entered the podcast! Goddess of wisdom, warfare, architecture, strategy, and pretty much everything Ancient Greek culture cared about. Athena isn’t just some goddess. She just, like, better than other girls, ya know?

Other topics include who invented how gods solve their problems, Athena versus Ares, real brain children, art featured in every American history book, and why Greek philosophers kind of sucked.

Spoilers for Smites, Hades, and Wonder Woman (2017)

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about war, death, murder, dismemberment, kidnapping, manifest destiny, colonialism, sexism, internalized misogyny, and sexual assault
Learn more about Pajama Program at https://pajamaprogram.org/

Trials of Apollo Full Discussion Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
About Us
Podcast of Poseidon was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.
Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart
Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology
You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/poseidonpod
Find us @PoscastOfPoseidon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at PodcastOfPoseidon.com

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