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Muses of Mythology

Two siblings explore how ancient myths become modern pop culture while reading Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” New episodes every other Tuesday!

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Story 95: Storm Einherjar and Bloody Valkyries Nov 19, 2024

“There’s always a prose section in these poems.”
We’ve come full circle to the topic that almost broke the podcast!
Other topics include Darien spending way too long trying to figure out why Gunilla turned into a swan, Rick Riordan skipping over a very important detail in the Helgi/Hunding “rivalry,” poetic devices that may be responsible for the rumor of valkyries riding on wolves, an uncommon example of incense in Norse mythology, Darien explaining why it’s silly for Gunilla to have turned into a swan, DJ giving a really good reason why Gunilla turned into a swan, and the first example of Swedish literature.
Spoilers for SMITE, Thor Ragnarok, Soul Music by Terry Pratchett, Warhammer: AOS, God of War (2018), God of War Ragnarok, Richard Wagner’s The Valkyrie, and “What’s Opera, Doc?”
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, incest, poisoning, physical violence, and the afterlife.
Moss Lawton’s Hellaween: Spellbent Patron-VotedBonus Episodeavailable now on Patreon! https://www.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
Tell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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Story 94: The Bifrost is Burning (This is Fine) Nov 05, 2024

“Hymir, Gam Gam’s not doing so hot.”
Did you know the Bifrost is ON FIRE? We certainly didn’t.
Other topics include the lack of time spent beyond the walls of Hotel Valhalla, Asgard definitely not being Troy, scholarly speculation on the long lost legacy of Tyr, the true classes of humanity, Heimdall being weird (not for the reasons you think), and another rant about Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness (we were due).
For legal reasons, comments about grave robbing in this episode are all in jest. Don’t rob from graves, kids.
Spoilers for SMITE, Thor, Thor Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, and Thor Love and Thunder
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, dismemberment, intercourse, class systems, and imprisonment.
Moss Lawton’s Hellaween: Spellbent Patron-VotedBonus Episodeavailable now on Patreon! https://www.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
Tell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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Story 93: It’s Always Sunny in Alfheim (w/ Elliot from The Demigod Pod) Oct 22, 2024

“That’s quite the glow up.”
It’s a brand new guest! Elliot (any) from The Demigod Pod joins the show to expound on their observations about the gnomes in Medusa’s garden. What better time to do so than in an episode about dwarves and elves in Norse mythology?
Other topics include tricky homophones, some sweet dwarven crafts, casual homicide, the differences (if any) between dwarves and dark elves, Alfheim being uncomfortably Antebellum, pondering the art of turning eyes into jewels, whether Medusa could permanently petrify a dwarf, and more Lord of the Rings/Hobbit inspirations than you can shake a cursed ring at.
Get more Elliot at https://linktr.ee/thedemigodpod
Check out the video essays Elliot referenced in this episode:
From Tinkerbell to Fae Smut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrXRDj1N07I
Let’s Talk About Fae: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuRCEdmP0LE
Learn how you can support disaster relief efforts following Hurricanes Milton and Helene with the American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/
Spoilers for SMITE, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Elfquest
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, racism, colourism, and murder.
Moss Lawton’s Hellaween Patron-VotedBonus Episodeavailable now on Patreon! https://www.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
Tell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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The Sun and the Star (ReMyth Episode UNLOCKED) Oct 08, 2024

To celebrate Wrath of the Triple Goddess releasing (and because Darien was on vacation this past week), we're sharing our May 2023 ReMyth episode about another recent Riordanverse release: From the World of Percy Jackson: The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro. (Wow, that's a mouthful, huh?)
Spoilers for The Sun and the Star (obviously) and the then-recent run of Amazing Spider-Man (Honestly, we have no idea why ASM is brought up, so we're just as excited to hear this episode as you are!)
Enjoyed this episode? Get more bonus episodes over on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/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
Tell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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Story 92: Adventures in Jötunheimr Sep 24, 2024

“That’s some Road Runner/Wile E. Coyote sh*t.”
DJ (he/him) takes over the episode, guiding Darien (she/they) through a land of adventure: Jötunheimr.
Other topics include Darien learning Frost Giants aren’t a Norse Mythology thing, another round up of Thor Adventures, comparing an Icelandic pagan poem to the Book of Genesis, DJ’s challenges to remembering which Edda Snorri wrote, and theories about why Loki really stopped being friends with everybody.
Learn more about Pride Foundation: https://pridefoundation.org/
Spoilers for Thor (2011), Thor Ragnarok, and SMITE

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death by drowning and physical violence.

Wizards (Beyond) Waverly PlaceBonus Episodeavailable now on Patreon! https://www.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
Tell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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Story 91: Midgard in the Middle (w/ Fran McMahon) Sep 11, 2024

“I would die for these ducks.”

Queer author of queer stories Fran McMahon (they/them) returns to the pod to muse about the most mid place in all the realms: Midgard.
Other topics include the unfortunate optics of the “Vikings reached the United States” theory, lore behind a duckling statue that helped ease US-Soviet tensions during the end of the Cold War, the base elements of the realms AKA some dead dude, speculation regarding the length of a world-circling serpent, DJ’s new favorite inappropriate slang, DJ’s BIG FEELINGS about which system of measurement should be used for weather, and Fran’s AMAZING new book that you need to pre-order RIGHT NOW!!
Pre-order The Spiral of Life: https://books2read.com/u/4Nl1ON
Get more Fran!: https://www.instagram.com/adoseoffran/
Spoilers for SMITE, Ducktales (2017), The Originals, Marvel Comics, and MCU
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about colonization, death, murder, white supremacy, racism, and violence
Wizards (Beyond) Waverly PlaceBonus Episodeavailable now on Patreon! https://www.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
Tell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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MoM Live: Myth Madness - Battle of the (Comic) Gods at BCAF 2024 Aug 27, 2024

It's the very first live episode of Muses of Mythology!
Recorded at Boise Comic Arts Festival on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Huge shout out to our co-host of the panel, Leo the Geek Scorpio!!
Get more Gaming Theater Presents: https://www.instagram.com/gamingtheaterpresents/
Slide Show Visual Aid: https://tinyurl.com/bdz7y3mz
Battle Bracket: https://tinyurl.com/5c7ua729
Content warning: This episode contains mention of death, dying, physical violence, and the afterlife.
Spoiler warning for just so many different things.
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
Tell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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Story 90: Freyja is Pretty! She Has Cats! w/ Kelsey Dody Aug 13, 2024

“You know what she could have been? A goddamn valkyrie!”
Special guest Kelsey Dody “escapes” from Bunker 9 to join the show on the main feed to discuss the divine twins! No, the other divine twins: Freyr and Freyja!
Other topics include the struggle to pronounce symbols not used in American English, Freyr being down so bad he rejects traditional social decorum, another Rick Riordan OC (Do Not Steal), the conflicting identity of Freyr/Surt’s sword, the crime of Magnus being denied a teacup boar, and Rick Riordan’s baffling decision to base his Freyja off a smear campaign written by 14th-century Christian priests.
Spoilers for SMITE, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, God of War (2018), Marvel Comics, and Valheim
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, sex, incest, coercion, colonization, and misogyny.
Find more of Kelsey on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/_kelseycam/
https://www.instagram.com/k.hana.art/
Learn more about Family Giving Tree at https://familygivingtree.org/
Come see us at Boise Comic Arts Festival, Saturday, Aug. 24! (https://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/using-the-library/boise-comic-arts-festival/)
‘Fate Be Changed: A Twisted Tale’ AKA BRAVE TO THE FUTURE Bonus Episodeavailable now on Patreon! https://www.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
Tell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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Story 89: The Case of the Disappearing Vanir Jul 30, 2024

“We can’t use this kind of metal in our weapons!”
Even the Norse scholars accuse Snorri of making things up! In this episode, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) ask if that is the case when it comes to the Vanir and their home, Vanaheimr.
Other topics include the strange timeline of Nine from the 9 Worlds, whether or not Snorri made up the idea of Vanaheimr, an excellent observation from Carter over at Seaweed Brain Podcast, Thor throwing the harshest, most needless burn at a poetic dwarf, how the Aesir HATE gold, whether or not Snorri made up the idea of the Vanir, a depressing reflection on how an immeasurable number of ancient beliefs were intentionally wiped from human memory, theorizing what the Folkvangr warriors were doing during Ragnarok, a surprisingly amicable Norse divorce, and questioning why all the Norse wikis seem to prefer an incest storyline for no apparent reason.
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, murder, impalement, religious zealotry, colonization, incest, and eye injuries.
Come see us at Boise Comic Arts Festival, Saturday, Aug. 24! (https://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/using-the-library/boise-comic-arts-festival/)
‘Fate Be Changed: A Twisted Tale’ AKA BRAVE TO THE FUTURE Bonus Episode available now on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/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
Tell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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Story 88: Surt’s Flaming Raging Poisoning(?) Sword of Doom Jul 18, 2024

“He’s just Father from Codename: Kids Next Door!”
Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) present the perfect episode for a mid-summer heatwave: Muspelheim, land of lava and fire.
Other topics include the narrative choice to not include the book one villain in book three, origins of the universe, another examination into why stating that “Snorri made it up” fails to grasp the nuisance of oral traditions and evolving cultural mythologies, the importance of choosing translations with care, Surt’s impeccable fashion sense, a poetic description for the thing that ruins branches, and Surt’s theoretical Icelandic volcano demon origins.
Spoilers for Codename: Kids Next Door, SMITE, God of War (2018), Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, Thor Dark World, Thor Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, and Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, maiming, implied animal euthanasia, the afterlife, and murder.
Come see us at Gem State Gaming Con, 7/19-21, (https://tabletop.events/conventions/gem-state-gaming-convention-2024) and Boise Comic Arts Festival, 9/23-24 (https://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/using-the-library/boise-comic-arts-festival/)
Madeline Miller’s Song of Achilles Bonus Episodeavailable now on Patreon! https://www.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
Tell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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Story 87: Baldr’s MistleFOE Jul 02, 2024

“Loki is—I’m assuming—an insecure, jealous dick.”
This week, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) discuss how Baldr, the greatest guy ever, kicked the bucket because Loki just couldn’t deal with not being the center of attention for five minutes.
Other topics include finally being able to read comments from Spotify listeners, Baldr being the god of ????, Loki being a insecure, jealous dick, the oversimplification of stating that Snorri “made it up,” legal ramifications regarding the age of mistletoe, addressing “Norse Jesus” allegations, and an unexpected but passionate defense of Padmé Amidala in the face of “died from a broken heart” slander.
Spoilers for God of War (2018), Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, Baldur’s Gate, Witches of East End, and Marvel Comics lore
Learn more about Read Works: https://about.readworks.org/
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, and murder.
Madeline Miller’s Song of Achilles Bonus Episodeavailable now on Patreon! https://www.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
Tell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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Story 86: We Go to Hel Jun 18, 2024

“Snorri’s out here gatekeeping the real Norse mythology.”
Time to take a journey to Hel, which isn't too far from Midgard! That's fortunate since the dead have to arrange their own transportation.

Other topics include actually having the soul of the protagonist's mother before trying to make a deal, Darien leaving the recording not once but twice, directions to Hel, extrapolating cultural meaning from the differences in how souls arrive in the afterlife, Snorri doing his own thing (again), the conflicting requirements for a soul being sent to Hel, how Hel and Hades became Hell, and whether or not the Norse people actual had a goddess with the same name as their icy afterlife.
Spoilers for Thor: Dark World, SMITE, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Thor: Ragnarok, Angela Queen of Hel, Journey into Mystery, Marvel: What If…?, Doom Eternal, Warrior Cats, and Adventure Time: Together Again
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, murder, and suicide
We Rank Hades Character Designs (Based on Vibes) Bonus Episode available now on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/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
Tell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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Story 85: What Kind of Tree is Yggdrasil? Jun 04, 2024

“Couldn’t think of a name for an all-knowing eagle.”
Yggdrasil, the World Tree, holds all things in its mighty branches. Even this very podcast episode, which features one extra sleepy host!
Other topics include Snorri Sturluson doing whatever he pleases (again), a reminder that Iceland is very far away from Scandinavia, the hosts’ shocking lack of knowledge about trees, key elements of Norse mythology that are NOT native to Iceland, where the “nine worlds” came from, and how the World Tree might not actually hold all things in its mightly branches.
A 17th-century Icelandic attempt at drawing fours harts and an ash tree: https://handrit.is/manuscript/view/is/AM04-0738/95?iabr=on#page/42v/mode/2up
Learn more about Boise Pride: https://boisepridefest.org/
Spoilers for SMITE, God of War: Ragnarok, Vanheim, Thor, and South Park
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death by hanging, the apocalypse, volcanic eruption, and ecological decline
Hades 2 (Early Access) Bonus Episodeavailable now on Patreon! https://www.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
Tell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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Story 84: Ragnarök is the End (Sort Of…) May 21, 2024

“Ragna-Rock-a-Doodle-Doo.”
All right, let's do this one last time…
Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) jump back into Norse Mythology by starting at the very end of all things—or do they?
Other topics include Snorri Sturluson doing whatever he pleases, the Ragnarok Highlight Reel, Darien misremembering key details about an independent live-action/animated musical comedy film from 1991, analyzing if anyone but Odin knows the details of Ragnarok, DJ’s incredible Hadestown-esque approach for a Norse mythology story, what comes after the end of all things, and questioning whether or not Ragnarok has already happened.
Spoilers for Rock-a-Doodle, Thor: Ragnarok, SMITE, DuckTales (2017), and I Obtained a Mythic Item
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, physical violence, the apocalypse, religious conversion, warfare, and animal death
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods Bonus Episode available now on Patreon! https://www.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
Tell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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Story 83: 9 from the Nine Worlds, or The One without Magnus Chase May 07, 2024

“Odin and Mr. Moseby are friends! Canon!”

Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) enjoy a romp across the nine realms in a series of delightful, medium-stakes adventures in the short story collection 9 from the Nine Worlds.
Other topics include disappointing art choices, Hearthstone being a top-tier spell slinger, DJ winning the ship war, Amir’s story getting wildly dark, Schrödinger’s joke, a disappointing portrayal of a Celtic warrior queen, interesting accent choices for talking swords, speculation about exactly why Annabeth would tell Magnus to leave Jack at Hotel Valhalla, a brief detour into trying to figure out the timeline of the books and various short stories, and the collection being pretty great overall.
Spoilers for 9 from the Nine Worlds, Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant’s Tomb, Trials of Apollo: The Tower of Nero, and Magicians and Demigods
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, physical violence, and maiming
Nectar of the Gods Bonus Episodeavailable now on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology
Learn more about World Central Kitchen at https://wck.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
Tell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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Story 82: The Ship of the Dead, or This One Made Darien Cry Apr 23, 2024

“I’m sure—and this is me again, huffing Hopium—he’s got something planned.”
Set sail to prevent Ragnarok in Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Ship of the Dead!
Other topics include ranking Riordanverse books based on satisfying endings, the injustice of Halfborn Gunderson’s Big Damn Hero Moment happening off-page, the LEGENDARY transcription from Chapter 9 to Chapter 10, the massive crossover story that Riordan is definitely, totally, absolutely going to write… eventually, DJ refusing to let Darien read a whole eight pages, and the hosts’ shared reservations about Magnus and Alex’s relationship (though they absolutely acknowledge these reservations are born out of their own poor relationship experiences).
Spoilers for Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Ship of the Dead, Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant’s Tomb, Trials of Apollo: The Tower of Nero, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, slavery, imprisonment, and torture.
Darien Tells DJ about The Last Fallen Moon available now on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/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
Tell us what you like most about the show by leaving us a review at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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Story 81: The Hammer of Thor, or The One with Alex Fierro! Apr 09, 2024

“I’m thirty. I don’t hang out with sixteen-year-olds who haven’t been to therapy yet.”

The podcast course corrects and dives back into Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard!

Other topics include Magnus Chase subverting the expectations for a male hero protagonist, the three-way tie for Worst Parent Ever, an unexpected comparison of an elf and dwarf to heroes of the Iliad, Darien’s struggles to picture settings accurately, how Alex Fierro is a great character who would probably be mean to the hosts, and confess that, at the end of the day, we just want see Percy Jackson.

Spoilers for Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Hammer of Thor, Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle, and Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, transphobia, child abuse, torture, adultery, child death

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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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Story 8X: A Major Announcement Mar 19, 2024

We're not ending the show!
If you read the title, got freaked, and immediately checked the show notes, let us assure you that the announcement isn't the end of Muses of Mythology.
Since you're here, we'll give you the short version: The first ten minutes is the start of what was meant to be our Einherjar episode. Then we went off-mic for about 30 minutes to have a serious conversation about some challenges we've experienced recently and the show's future.
We're not ending the show. We're not abandoning our journey into Norse mythology. However, we'll only be dedicating one season to Norse myths. We're going to spend the next few episodes covering the rest of the Magnus Chase books. Then we will restructure our episode topics, combining elements of Norse mythology into single episodes that we feel will best result in a quality listening experience.
That's the big announcement. After that, we dropped in a 2022 Patreon bonus episode about A24's The Green Knight because we didn't want to leave you without a proper episode.
It's a weird one. The energy is all over the place. We haven't felt like ourselves recently, and it's been really hard. But we're excited about this decision and the direction we're taking this season.
Thank you so much for your patience and support. We're reworking the show because of our listeners. We aren't ready to end this adventure with you just yet.
We'll be back in your ears on Tuesday, April 2, to talk about Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Hammer of Thor.
Until then, don't be like Zeus!
About 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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Story 80: Let’s Check Into Hotel Valhalla Mar 05, 2024

“Water? Do you think Odin would serve water?!”
Time to begin the journey through Norse mythology in earnest! First stop: Valhalla.
Other topics include a brief examination of how far away Iceland is from the rest of the Nordic countries (Thank you, Owen!), a correction on the number of floors in Hotel Valhalla, Odin’s penchant for costumes, a typical day in Valhalla, the best of meats, and the prettiest of trees.
Spoilers for Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Discovery, Samurai Jack, The Grimm Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Hades, Mad Max: Fury Road, Wonder Woman, Thor: Love and Thunder, Invincible
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, animal death, alcohol consumption, war, and murder.
We Check Into the Hazbin Hotel Bunker 9 Bonus episode available now! https://www.patreon.com/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
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Story 79: The Edda-ting of Norse Mythology Feb 20, 2024

“He’ll flood the Earth. So, let’s not do that; we’re in Iceland.”
Before we get into talking about Norse mythology, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) spend some time exploring why talking about Norse mythology is so weird.
Other topics include the brevity of the Viking Age compared to other mythic eras, when Christianity became all the rage in Scandinavia, Snorri Strurlson being way more than a poet, the challenges in approaching a mythology without any cultural primary sources, and a reminder that the hosts know so little and are learning more all the time.
Got a wonderful resource you want to share with us? Shoot us an email at musesofmythology@gmail.com
No spoilers in this episode.
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about forced religious conversion, implied book burning, death, self-mutilation, and flooding.

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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
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Story 78: The Sword of Summer; Or Magnus Chase Gets a Life Feb 06, 2024

“Have you heard the theory that Jason Grace goes to Valhalla?”

Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) leave Greek mythology behind and check into Hotel Valhalla with Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.
Other topics include the perfect timing to branch away from the Percy Jackson books, first-person narrative being Rick Riordan’s greatest strength, the fluctuating timeline of these interconnected middle-grade book series, a quick stop at Pronunciation Station, who gets sent to which mythological afterlife, a not-so-speedy run through the various quests of the book, and a shocking revelation about one of the co-hosts not finishing the book before recording this episode.
Spoilers for The Sword of Summer and The Hammer of Thor
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about suicide, death, the afterlife, animal attacks, Islamaphobia, drowning, and gun violence
Bunker 9 Bonus episodes about Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+ available now! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology
Throwback to Darien talking about Riordanverse afterlives on Through the Mist: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5r7u7cNgonTLl4T1C2yjdy?si=6DrxSlE4QJ-NRHRwKJyG7w
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
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Hidden Women: A Conversation with Amrita Sen Jan 23, 2024

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

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'A Christmas Carol' (1999) - 12 Days of Musemas Dec 13, 2023

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

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Story 77: The View from Mount Olympus Dec 12, 2023

“Why is he a bird still?!”
From the top of Mount Olympus, we explore the home of the gods and reflect on our journey through Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Other topics include the name for a group of pegasi, Medusa’s inventory management strategy, the correct number of treats to give a multi-headed canine, weirdly specific myths Percy knows versus common ones he doesn’t, the ever-evolving perception of ancient deities, Camp Half-Blood’s strawberry-based economy, and Rick Riodran’s thrilling journey to acknowledging languages older than Ancient Greek.
Spoilers for Wizards 101, Descendants, Kingdom Hearts III, Lore Olympus, and Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey.
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about animal abuse, death, and adultery.
Say hello to our wonderful friends!
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Elliot (any) https://linktr.ee/thedemigodpod
Robert (they/them) https://www.instagram.com/thedammemepage/
Quinn (she/her) https://www.instagram.com/onquinnsandneedles/
Charlie (they/them) https://linktr.ee/oftheeldestgods
Lochlyn (she/her) https://www.instagram.com/lochlynh/
Emily (she/her) https://linktr.ee/monsterdonut
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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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Rachel Smythe's Lore Olympus (Vol 1) (ReMyth Episode Unlocked) Dec 05, 2023

We apologize for the delay in our regularly scheduled programming. We need a bit more time to release the best version of our finale of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Please accept a very special Patreon episode drop, our ReMyth episode about the first print volume of Lore Olympus, the beloved webcomicby Rachel Smythe.
The volume focuses on the first 25 chapters of Lore Olympus, but our conversion does include spoilers for up to chapter 188. (Check it out! https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/lore-olympus/list?title_no=1320)

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about sexual assault, suicide, car accidents, child abuse, kidnapping, and alcohol use
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
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Story 76: The Iliad is #Relatable (Just Not to You) w/ Emily Garber Nov 28, 2023

“Oh my God, the winds are real?!”
It’s the big one. This whole season has been leading up to The Iliad. Buckle up, dear listeners, because we brought in a real Iliad kid. Emily Garber (she/her), classics scholar(ish) and co-host of The Monster Donut podcast, shares the kind of insight about The Iliad you’d usually have to pay tuition to get. And so the episode is the length of a decent college lecture. Enjoy!
Other topics include dividing Greek classical scholars into two camps, how The Iliad was “meant” to be consumed, what makes a text Homeric (Twist: Not because of the author), the end of Darien getting away with calling Ovid a hack, Good Guy Hector, what’s actually in The Iliad, the ways translator bias can influence the translated text, what the Ancient Greeks truly meant when they spoke of “the gods,” and who is really responsible for the Trojan War (Hint: The folly and failings of humanity).
Get more of Emily!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyjgarber/
Twitter/X/Whatever: https://twitter.com/9emilylime9
Monster Donut Podcast: https://linktr.ee/monsterdonut
Spoilers for Troy (2004)
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about war, death, colonization, white supremacy, destruction of ancient artifacts, and homophobia
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
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Story 75: Oh My Gods, They Were Roommates (w/ Megs Peterson) Nov 21, 2023

“You can’t be precious about your interpretations of a text that was so unstable.”
Returning guest and temporary co-host Megs Peterson (they/them) comes aboard to discuss the many rich, valid interpretations of Achilles and Patroclus’ relationship and how it’s not necessary to have a strict definition of said relationship to value their bond—but the homophobic interpretations are automatically wrong.
Other topics include similarities between the deaths of Patroclus and Jason Grace, who is really responsible for the Trojan War (It’s Zeus), how everyone stopped hating Paris for literally one second, Agamemnon being the worst, Megs being a Hector stan, Socrotes’ groundbreaking teaching method, Alexander the Great’s fanfic writing hobby, and Darien altogether dropping the ball on reading Song of Achilles.
Find more Megs at https://www.instagram.com/megs.peterson/
Spoilers for Trials of Apollo, Chalice of the Gods, Song of Achilles, Hercules The Animated Series, Hades
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, impalement, kidnapping, sexual assault, slavery, homophobia, suggested pedophilia, and desecration of the dead.
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
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Story 74: Pandora Should Get to Punch Hesiod (with Quinn Albert) Nov 14, 2023

“Hesiod definitely didn’t have a problem with women.”
Pandora gets blamed for everything. Literally, Hesiod decided the first human woman is responsible for every bad thing in the world. Quinn Albert (she/her) joins the podcast to discuss the terrifying implications of stories that blame women for the suffering of men. Also, charm bracelets!
Topics include Hesiod’s account from the worst side of TikTok, Hermes’ incredible epitaph, justice for the goddess Pandora, the insidious plot to erase or depower the most ancient goddesses, the chaos one unleashes when they gift a charm bracelet, and a re-evaluation of the most famous “mistranslation” in Western literature.
Find more of Quinn!
The Monstrous Woman Pod: https://linktr.ee/themonstrouswomanpod
OnQuinnsAndNeedles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onquinnsandneedles/
Spoilers for Borderlands, Doctor Who, Once Upon a Time, Danny Phantom, Halo, and DC Comics: Rebirth
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about animal sacrifice, imprisonment, sexism, misogyny, violence against women, sexual assault, and forced marriage.
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
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Story 73: Prometheus Takes Us to McDonald’s Nov 07, 2023

“You were never going to take us to McDonald’s, Zeus!”
Rick Riordan created a rather bizarre portrayal of Prometheus. But what else is new? The Ancients also presented dramatically different versions of the fire-thieving Titan of foresight. Let’s talk about all of them and Mary Shelley, too!
Talking points include who is really to blame for Luke Castellan’s fate, Zeus being a brat about getting tricked by Prometheus, dolphin culture, that time some CW writers decided Artemis was totally in love with Prometheus, and how Romantics really loved Prometheus.
Spoilers for Heroes of Olympus, Trials of Apollo, Supernatural, Portal 2, Hercules: The Animated Series, Chalice of the Gods, Tomb Raider World, Promare, Stargate, and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about animal sacrifice, imprisonment, torture, mental illness, death, spontaneous combustion, kidnapping, burning,
About 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
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Story 72: The River Hudson and Other Potamoi (with DisneyBeans) Oct 31, 2023

“Rivers are goofily important.”

Life thrives around rivers, and fandom thrives around fan creators. This week, we’re joined by special guest DisenyBeans (Bri) to discuss the potamoi (AKA River Gods).

Talking points include minor spoilers for Chalice of the Gods, the importance of cutting those plastic can holder rings up, a friendly reminder to STAY OUT OF CANALS, rivers as primordial kings, that time Achilles straight up fought a river, and the AMAZING fandom merch you can order from DisneyBeans right now!

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Spoilers for Chalice of the Gods, Mark of Athena, Trials of Apollo, and SMITE

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about drowning, death, kidnapping, and sexism.

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
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Story 71: The Dread Queen Persephone Oct 24, 2023

“Persephone is not a minor goddess.”
Our residency in the Underworld ends with some quality time spent with Queen Persephone.
Talking points include Rick Riodran’s wildly different portrayals of Persephone in various stories, DJ’s season-based headcanon to explain the wildly different portrayals, Darien ruining another beloved mythic name etymology, Persephone always being queen of the underworld and goddess of spring, and the importance of examining culture alongside myth.
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Spoilers for The Sun and the Star, Disney’s Hercules, Go the Distance: A Twisted Tale, Lore Olympus, Girl, Goddess, Queen, SMITE, Hades, Punderworld, Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, and Wicked + Divine
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, kidnapping, sexual assault, national disasters, forced marriage, and incest.
About 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
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Story 70: Demeter, Goddess of Continental Breakfast with Erin Moynihan (Camp Half-Pod) Oct 17, 2023

“Guess we know who planned the menu for this one.”
The other half of Camp Half-Pod, writer and Dolphin Girl Erin Moynihan (she/her), joins the show to reexamine Demeter’s reputation as mythology’s biggest helicopter parent.
Talking points include which godly parents actually care about their demigod children, projecting difficult parental relationships onto Demeter in the Taking of Persephone story, speculation about Demeter’s opinions of the gluten-free movement, the most unexpected puzzle game protagonist, and Darien’s disastrous expedition into a webcomic comment sections.
Get more Erin on Camp Half-Pod at https://linktr.ee/camphalfpod
Spoilers for The Trials of Apollo, Lore Olympus, Girl, Goddess, Queen, Dungeons and Daddies, and Hades
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, kidnapping, sexual assault, national disasters, forced marriage, cannibalism, slavery, and incest.
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
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PATREON UNLOCKED: "Reflection" (A Twisted Tale) Oct 10, 2023

It's our birthday week! Our gift to you, dear listeners, is a sneak behind the Patreon paywall! (Our gift to ourselves is an extra week to get back on schedule!)
Learn more about SAGE at https://www.sageusa.org/
"What if Mulan had to travel to the Underworld?"

This week's journey through the Twisted Tales series takes DJ and Darien to somewhere they've never been before: Chinese mythology. Woefully unprepared but incredibly excited, the siblings dive into Reflection by Elizabeth Lim.

Major spoilers for Reflection (A Twisted Tale) and Disney's Mulan
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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Story 69: We Talk A Lot About Hades w/ Manasa (Camp Half-Pod) Oct 03, 2023

"I just love Hades as a character."

In antiquity, the wise refrained from even speaking the name of the god of the underworld to avoid drawing his attention. Today, Manasa (she/her) from Camp Half-Pod joins us to talk about Hades a whole lot!
Talking points include the staying power of childhood favorites, translations of The Iliad, the chilling power of marble, and pinpointing exactly when SMITE lore became completely unhinged.
Get more Manasa on Camp Half-Pod at https://linktr.ee/camphalfpod
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Spoilers for Myth-o-Mania, Heroes of Olympus, The Trials of Apollo, Lore Olympus, Hades, and SMITE
Content Warning: This episode contains mention of and conversations about death, the afterlife, kidnapping, and sexual assault.
About 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
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Story 68: Back to the Underworld (w/ Robert Gaymer) Sep 26, 2023

“William Shakespeare? The playwright?"
Do you get déjà vu?
Podcast favorite Robert Gaymer (they/them) returns for what can only be described as an episode remake. We’re heading back to the Underworld to thoroughly examine its landscape, citizens, and infrastructure.
Talking points include the various rivers that make up Underworld topography, controversial judges, creative ways to pay the ferryman, and why death feels less scary if the afterlife is bureaucratically organized.
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Spoilers for The Sun and the Star, Trials of Apollo, The Kane Chronicles, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Hades, Lore Olympus, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Adventure Time, Adventure Time: Distant Lands - Together Again, SMITE, Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, Disney’s Hercules, Go the Distance: A Twisted Tale and Girl, Goddess, Queen
Content Warning: This episode contains mention of and conversations about death, the afterlife, murder, cannibalism, and reincarnation.

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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Story 67: Morpheus Gets Retconned Sep 19, 2023

“I get to talk about the Sandman now!"

We hope you're well-rested because this week's episode is about the god of dreams, Morpheus! Who is definitely, totally, absolutely a legitimate figure from ancient Greek mythology and the god who put Manhattan to sleep in The Last Olympian.
Talking points include cringe couple pet names, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy being #Goals, the importance of enthusiastic consent, DJ's recent bought of organ mutiny, and a new Podcast Giveaway!

Leave us a happy review for your chance to win a copy of Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea Fitzgerald: Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology
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Spoilers for The Sun and the Star, Trials of Apollo, Hades, Lore Olympus, Sandman, and Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea Fitzgerald
Content Warning: This episode contains mention of and conversations about shipwrecks, drowning, suicide, sexual assault, death, surgery, appendicitis, broken bones

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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Story 66: Our AroAce Queen, Hestia Sep 12, 2023

“That's some BIG AroAce vibes, kid."
It's time to give the goddess of home and hearth her due! This week, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) discuss the Top Three Hestia Moments in the Rick Riordan Books (Spoiler: There are only three Hestia moments).
Talking points include why the home is not passive but something heroes fight for, how the hosts know nothing about Giants from Greek myth, Luke as a Son of Hestia rewrite, and everything being Zeus’ fault (of course).
Spoilers for Hades, Lore Olympus, Hercules the Animated Series, and Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea Fitzgerald
Content Warning: Fire, violence, firearms, death, mental illness, and sexual assault
Check out the Hestia music video Darien mentions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-thiib2baE
Quiz Mania (Girlfriend Edition) 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
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Story 65: Thetis, Double-Dip the Baby! Sep 05, 2023

"Thetis had to be always on her grind."
Mythology has a lot of terrible dads. For once, let's talk about an excellent mother! Thetis did the MOST for her son, Achilles (even when she probably shouldn't). But as Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) learn, not even a goddess can save her son from a prophecy.
Other topics include Achilles having no chill, DJ's stance on the Ares v. Apollo Flying Chariot Conflict, Darien coming dangerously close to saying a popular myth retelling isn't good, and the mind-blowing connection between Thetis, Sally Jackson, and May Castellan.
Spoilers for Lore Olympus, Hades, Clash of the Titans (1981)

Content Warning: Sexual assault, kidnapping, death, war, forced marriage, and grief.

Quiz Mania (Girlfriend Edition) Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
Learn more about Boise Pride at https://boisepridefest.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
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PATREON UNLOCKED: Percy's Friends Give Terrible Gifts Aug 29, 2023

DJ overcame a fate that took out Houdini—but he's still recovering from the experience.
Please enjoy this Unlocked Patreon episode from Bunker 9 in which Darien and DJ dunk on Percy's terrible presents outlined in a 2022 Read Riordan post (https://rickriordan.com/2022/08/happy-birthday-percy/).
Note: DJ was totally correct about Chainsaw Man popping off.
Spoilers for Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and Trials of Apollo
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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Story 64: Under the Sea in Poseidon's Court Aug 22, 2023

“What are morals to a dolphin?"
Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) journey under the sea and get to know important members of Poseison's court: Amphitrite, Triton, and Delphin.
Talking points include mythological evidence that Amphitrite wouldn't be mean to Percy, how Triton's fishtail directly led to the transformation in how sirens are depicted, and an awful lot of dolphin facts.

Spoilers for Lore Olympus and SpongeBob SquarePants

Content Warning: Sexual assault, kidnapping, murder, and adultery.
On Wine Dark Seas 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
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Story 63: Andromeda, Peach, and Other Damsels in Distress w/ Katie (The Dam Snack Bar) Aug 15, 2023

“‘No one touches her!’”

Katie (she/her) from The Dam Snack Bar podcast joins the show to discuss the fate of Andromeda and present such piping hot takes as, "The Damsel in Distress trope isn't bad, actually."
Talking points include Andromeda possibly being the earliest known damsel in distress, Darien fondness for an incredibly unpopular ship, DJ’s hero complex, Katie’s favorite fictional love interests, and why it’s okay to have a little problematic content in your fiction (as a treat).
Find more Katie at https://linktr.ee/damsnackbarpod
Spoilers for The Tower of Nero, The Serpent's Shadow, The Adventure Zone, Invincible, Shrek, Shrek Forever After
Content Warning: Sexual assault, imprisonment, murder, torture, and human sacrifice.
On Wine Dark Seas 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
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Story 62: Pegasus' Brother is Just a Guy w/ Owen (Through the Mist) Aug 08, 2023

"Because horse."
Would you believe this episode was originally going to feature a talking horse?
Fortunately, we got Owen from Through the Mist to come back instead! And he's bringing all his knowledge of the lore and a fabulous theory regarding the true heritage of pegasi in the Riordanverese.
Talking points include Pegasus' brother being just a guy, anatomically accurate pegasus, how to properly ride a winged horse, and an unexpected defense of the map design in COD4: Black Ops Zombies.
Find more of Owen!
Through the Mist Pod: https://linktr.ee/through_mist
Spoilers for Heroes of Olympus, The Sun and the Star, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, COD4: Black Ops Zombies,
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about murder, beheading, blood, implied sexual assault, and false accusations of assault
Diary of an Angsty King 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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Story 61: Kronos is a Terrible Dad (w/ Robert Gaymer) Aug 01, 2023

"Guess who was the father."
It's been five books, so we guess we have to talk about Kronos now. Good thing Robert Gaymer (they/them) of TheDamMemePage is here to help get through the mess that is the Names of the Titans.
Talking points include which Titan had what job, the value of the name "Kruke," the reason why the Titanesses sat out the Titan War, and DJ's correct and brain-melting observation about stars and constellations.
Spoilers for Trials of Apollo, Lore Olympus, Borderlands, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, God of War, Attack on Titan, Brutal Legend, and The Owl House
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about murder, domestic abuse, child abuse, imprisonment, and being eaten alive.
Check out all the things Robert does!
TheDamMemePage on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedammemepage/
Entering Storybrooke Podcast: https://linktr.ee/storybrookepod
That's the Sitch Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dKrUL5YsCKH8wZg6s9KrA?si=41699d4883a94022
Truham Grammar Book Club Podcast:
https://www.instagram.com/truhamgrammarbookclubpod/
Learn more about The Peregrine Fund at https://www.peregrinefund.org/
The Sword of Hades 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
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Story 59: The Last Olympian, or Percy Saves the World? (Pt. 2) Jul 25, 2023

"Nico breaks Percy out of jail."
Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) finish their conversation about The Last Olympian–for real this time!
Topics include the curse of Achilles making Percy a full-on superhero, whether Luke went to the "Middle Place," if the armpit is a good weak point, a direct call out of Seaweed Brain podcast, and much bemoaning over Luke saying THAT.
Please note: This episode was recorded before the release of The Sun and the Star. All thoughts regarding the relationship between Nico DiAngelo and Will Solace are pure conjecture.
Spoilers for The Last Olympian and The Trials of Apollo
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, imprisonment, mental health crisis, abandonment, and physical violence.
Diary of an Angsty Teen 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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Story 59: The Last Olympian, or Percy Saves the World? (Pt. 1) Jul 18, 2023

"It's all Zeus' fault."
Let's kick off the final book in Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) have so many thoughts about this book that it became the podcast's first two-parter!
Topics include who has a claim on loot (magical, flying chariot loot, or otherwise), the tragedy of mortals who cannot let go of the gods, how the deaths of underdeveloped characters can still be sad, and why Zeus is totally to blame for all this mess.
Spoilers for The Last Olympian and The Tower of Nero.
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, imprisonment, mental health crisis, abandonment, and physical violence.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Podcasters 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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PREVIEW: Eragon and Back Again - Ep 1. Eragon: Prologue Jun 07, 2023

Get a taste of Darien's new podcast!
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Eragon and Back Again!

Hosts Darien Smartt (she/her) and Lucy Hart (she/her) dive into the world of Alagaësia and explore the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini. Join us as we explore themes, foreshadowing, and narrative techniques that will give you a whole new appreciation of this childhood favorite.

As professional writers, we provide an insightful look into the series and share our personal experiences with the books. From dissecting the prologue's unique approach to discussing character introductions, our captivating analysis aims to leave you wanting more of the world of Alagaësia.

Come along for an engaging journey!

Follow the show on Instagram @EragonPod

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PREVIEW: Eragon and Back Again (Trailer) May 31, 2023

NEW PODCAST COMING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2023
Two adult writers revisit a childhood favorite and journey through Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle! It's a weekly podcast about adventure stories and writing tips, with plenty of laughs along the way.
Keep up with the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/eragonpod/
Send an email to EragonPod@gmail.com

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Story 58: The Great God Pan is Soup! (w/ Robert Gaymer) Apr 11, 2023

“Pan went back to the primordial god soup.”
We close out season four with an episode about Pan! Which means it's finally time to answer a question from the beginning of the season: What counts as "the wilds?" Beloved past guest, podcaster, and meme maker Robert Gaymer returns only to be dragged into a fierce debate!
Other topics include Grover’s arc from follower to activist leader, the many myths of Pan’s parentage, the time Pan and Apollo faced off in a battle of the bands, Robin Hood’s famous reed pipes, and the blatant disrespecting of Nico DiAngelo.
Spoilers for Heroes of Olympus, Trials of Apollo, Playful Pan, and Go the Distance: A Twisted Tale
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about sexual assault, murder, death, climate change, and colonialism.
Check out all the things Robert does!
TheDamMemePage on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedammemepage/
Entering Storybrooke Podcast: https://linktr.ee/storybrookepod
That's the Sitch Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dKrUL5YsCKH8wZg6s9KrA?si=41699d4883a94022
Truham Grammar Book Club Podcast:
https://www.instagram.com/truhamgrammarbookclubpod/
Learn more about Literacy for Incarcerated Teens at https://www.literacyforincarceratedteens.org/
Muses of Mythology will return Tuesday, July 18, 2023!!
The Battle of the Labyrinth Mini Myths 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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Story 57: Daedalus says 'Ethics are Optional' (w/ Lochlyn) Mar 28, 2023

"Ethics are optional."
Our favorite grad student Lochlyn (she/her) joins the pod to discuss the incredibly creative and ethically ambiguous mythological inventor Daedalus! Was he just one guy? Was he really from Athens? And what was up with the nephew murder?
Other talking points include the bizarre human impulse to feel threatened by greatness that is not one's own, Chiron not being the worst teacher ever, why Daedalus should have been a son of Hespestaus, and mild slander towards a decades-old live-action Disney movie.
Check out Lochlyn's book recommendation, Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57127277-kaikeyi)
Spoilers for Circe, Terraria, Hades, Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams, Spy Kids 3D, Shark Boy and Lava Girl, Kim Possible, Powerpuff Girls, Back to the Future, and Tron
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about child death, parental neglect, murder, bestality, and physical violence.
The One That Got Away Bonus Episodes 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
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Story 56: It's Antaeus with a Steel Chair! Mar 14, 2023

“You think you know wrestling?!"
Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) know nothing about wrestling. If only someone would show up and help them get through this episode about wrestling!
Other topics include deadly bearhugs, reused plot lines, kayfabe, and Darien's heel turn to becoming the villain of the podcast.
Learn more about the Malala Fund at https://malala.org/
Check out TheCrystalConman on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCrystalconman
Spoilers for Heroes of Olympus, Professional wrestling plots from the last several decades
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about gun Violence, sexism, violence against women, death, physical violence, descriptions of physical injury, murder, death by suicide, over-sexualization of women
Avatar Legends TTRPG Bonus Episodes 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
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Story 55: Calypso's Sad Girl Dating Guide Feb 28, 2023

“The most Sad Girl in the Rick Riordan books.”
Experiencing heartache? Maybe skip this episode for now.
Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) present their most melancholy episode yet by discussing Calypso. She’s sad, she’s pretty, and she’s nothing like her mythic source material in The Odyssey.
Other topics include Darien being weirdly cool with age gaps getting explained away in fantasy romance stories, DJ being weirdly into hella-sad relationship tropes, the Leo Valdez Defence Club, the decor of Ogygia, relationship dealbreakers, and clothing glow-ups.
Spoilers for Heroes of Olympus, Trials of Apollo, The Kane Chronicles, Twilight, Pirates of the Caribean (film franchise), Star Trek: Discovery, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, and How I Met Your Mother
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about imprisonment, sexual intercourse, sexual assault, power dynamics, and implied pedophilia
Wizard of Legend Bonus Episodes 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
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Story 54: Hephaestus Makes Cool Stuff (w/ Leo TheGeekScorpio) Feb 14, 2023

“Hephaestus is our protagonist, so we’re on his side right now.”
Leo the GeekScorpio (he/him) returns to discuss the god of the forge, Hephaestus! And that means DJ, once again, gets to dunk on Eternals (2021).
Other topics include wedding anniversary gifts, reorganizing the Periodic Tables of Elements, DC Hephaestus being a secret-keeping bro, Pandora’s Box v. Pithos, and the correct way to impart divine knowledge without undermining human ingenuity.
Check out Leo on Gaming Theater Presents at https://linktr.ee/Gamingtheaterpresents
Read the articles Darien references in this episode at:
file:///C:/Users/drsma/Downloads/matkinson,+02+feat+Deris.pdf
https://irl.umsl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=urs
Spoilers for Trials of Apollo, Lore Olympus, SMITE, Eternals, Ys 4, Wolf 359, Bioshock, Homestuck (I know, right??), Justice League: Unlimited, Marvel Comics, Immortal: Phoenix Rising, Hades, God of War 3, Guardians of the Galaxy (Comic), and Zeus (City-builder video game)
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about natural disasters, imprisonment, tropes regarding physical disability, physical violence, sexual assault, forced marriage, disabled slurs, and adultery.

Learn more about the Syrian American Medical Society at https://www.sams-usa.net/
We Speculate Wildly About Hades 2 Bonus Episodes 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
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Story 53: Riddle(s) of the Sphinx Jan 31, 2023

“Riddles are hard! Even Tolkien.”
The Sphinx arrives from a distant land, which means it’s time for a battle of wits! DJ (he/him) challenges the listeners to a riddle contest. Darien (she/her) did not come prepared.
Other topics include conspiracies surrounding ancient sculpture techniques, math tricks for solving riddles, Darien’s favorite riddle answers, and how “What is in my pocket?” is absolutely not a riddle—and that’s okay.
Spoilers for Assasin’s Creed: Odessey, Class of the Titans, Sabrina: The Animated Series, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Dungeons and Daddies
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, murder, incest, self-mutilation, rape, xenophobia, implied child abuse, kidnapping, animal death, and suicide
Return to The Camp Half-Blood Region Bonus Episodes 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
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Story 52: The Only Cool Thing About King Minos Jan 17, 2023

“He gets bodied by an eleven-year-old!”
King Minos was a malevolent tyrant who became a judge of the Underworld because he happened to be a son of Zeus. Talk about a nepo baby.
In this week’s episode, DJ presents the single example he could find of King Minos in modern pop culture. Then Darien throws out the script to present her essay on the ancient Minoan civilization. Enjoy the ride, folks.
Other topics include Ghost Minos’s very bad plan, undecipherable texts, archeological scandals of the 20th century, the exact number of Minoses in mythology, and why Hades couldn’t have met Nico until the fall.
Spoilers for ULTRAKILL
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, murder, bestiality, the afterlife, infidelity, and child neglect.
The Camp Half-Blood Region Bonus Episodes 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
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Story 51: Icarus Doesn't Do Much Jan 03, 2023

“Don’t fly too close to the sun.”
Let’s fly into 2023 with a big myth that doesn’t have much to it. In fact, it really is just the one thing. But the story of Icarus flying too close to the sun has permeated storytelling for centuries. So, naturally, Darien and DJ take the opportunity to discuss how much they dislike Eternals (again).
Other topics include a vague understanding of video game lore based on the lore of a different video game, musical lyrics, graphic novels that hit just a little too close to home, and the casual reminder that DJ was totally a brony.
Spoilers for Kid Icarus: Uprising, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Eternals (2021), Eternals (Marvel Comics), My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Iron Man, and Icarus and the Sun
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, imprisonment, slavery, and toxic relationships

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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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Story 50: Hera Watches Troy Burn with Megan Peterson Dec 20, 2022

“I will watch Troy BURN!”
After finally escaping the Labyrinth, the siblings come face to face with what might be the scariest goddess of all: Hera. Fortunately, writer and podcaster Megan Peterson (they/she) is here to provide literary insight, historical context, and biting wit.
Other topics include the Cold War and the American Nuclear Family, lessons about dangerous men, women’s footraces that are sixth shorter than the men’s division, Achilles beating up a literal river, DJ not being good in (non-virtual) battle, and Ovid the hack.
Find more of Megan!
The Monstrous Woman Pod: https://linktr.ee/themonstrouswomanpod
Megan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlpetersonwrites/
Please note that this episode was recorded before the announcement of Hades 2. Yes, we are very excited about Apollo.
Spoilers for Heroes of Olympus, Trials of Apollo, Lore Olympus, A Thousand Ships, Hades, Wonder Woman Historia, SMITE, and Go the Distance (A Twisted Tale)
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about homophobia, domestic violence, adultery, sexual assault, torture, physical violence, cannibalism, war, misogyny, child abuse, ablism, and kidnapping.
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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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'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens (12 Days of Musemas) Dec 13, 2022

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

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Story 49: Is Theseus Actually Awesome? with Owen (Through the Mist) Dec 06, 2022

“Have you heard about the Ship of Theseus?”
We’ve talked about the Labyrinth. We’ve talked about the Beast of the Labyrinth. We’ve talked about the woman who navigated the Labyrinth. Now, we finally discuss the hero who gets all the credit: Theseus.
Bad news, y’all. He’s actually pretty cool.
Owen from Through the Mist returns to talk about all the other things Theseus should be known for. Will Owen send us all into an existential crisis again? Tune in to find out.
Other topics include Ancient Greek versus 2022 sensibilities, British science fiction television, not-so-extensive Dream SMP lore, DJ’s gaming computer, and Foes to Bros Anime Fights (with strong homoerotic subtext).
Find more of Owen!
Through the Mist Pod: https://linktr.ee/through_mist
Spoilers for Canterbury Tales, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Hades.
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, ghosts, the afterlife, implied sexual assault, misogyny, bestiality, animal sacrifice, human sacrifice, suicide, kidnapping, incest, self-mutilation, war, mental illness, and murder.
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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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Story 48: Finding Ariadne with Quinn Albert Nov 22, 2022

“There’s nothing there, so I’m projecting onto Ariadne so hard!”

Quinn from The Monsterous Woman Pod joins the show for an episode about Ariadne. Not Theseus, Dionysus, Medea, Renya’s sister, Quinn’s niece, or Megara from Disney’s Hercules. Ariadne. Seriously.
Other topics include Theseus, Dionysus, Medea, Renya’s sister, Quinn’s niece, and Megara from Disney’s Hercules.
Find more of Quinn!
The Monstrous Woman Pod: https://linktr.ee/themonstrouswomanpod
OnQuinnsAndNeedles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onquinnsandneedles/
** NOTE: This episode incorrectly states that Ariadne is not mentioned by name at the end of The Titian's Curse. We apologize for the error. Those responsible have been sacked.
Spoilers for The Labyrinth, Heroes of Olympus, Go the Distance (A Twisted Tale), andBBC’s Atlantis
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, mental illness, bestiality, murder, imprisonment, kidnapping, human sacrifice, childbirth, maternal death, suicide, abandonment, and alcohol.

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About Us
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Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart
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Story 47: Help! We're Lost in the Labyrinth Nov 08, 2022

“Run! Just run! Go!”
Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) are trapped in a labyrinth! Which is totally fine cause it turns out a labyrinth is just basically a really long hallway. So, why did Theseus need help navigating it to slay the Minotaur? Turns out, Daedalus really is just that good.
Other topics include not-so-hot takes about the Frozen level in Kingdom Hearts 3, DJ’s maze-solving superpower, a probably terrible synopsis of a horror movie no one in this episode has seen, and a mysterious December project coming to the Muses of Mythology Patreon.
Here’s a link to the essays Darien referenced in this episode: https://www.luc.edu/medieval/labyrinths/index.shtml
Learn more about Safe Supplies at https://www.safesupplieshelp.com/
Spoilers for Heroes of Olympus, Trials of Apollo, Hades, The Stanley Parable, The Legend of Zelda, DC Comics, The Labyrinth, Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, Kingdom Hearts 3, We Were Here 2, Pan’s Labyrinth, and Remnant from the Ashes
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, mental illness, bestiality, murder, imprisonment, kidnapping, human sacrifice, Christianity, and religious conversion.

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About Us
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Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart
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Story 46: 4 Happy Haunts (w/ Standby Line) Oct 25, 2022

“If you can't make your own goat's blood, store-bought is fine.”
Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) find themselves haunted by another podcast! Tim (he/him) and AJ (he/they) from Standby Line have materialized to socialize over ghosts, shades, and happy haunts of all shapes and sizes.
Other topics include the nuances of cheating death, how children of Hades operate as ghosts, that one time Bianca Di Angelo totally haunted Percy Jackson by accident, and ghost law (a topic we know frighteningly little about).
Get more Standby Line at https://open.spotify.com/show/24St9OzlAzdq6ybjel8Co1
Spoilers for Heroes of Olympus, Pokemon Red/Blue, Danny Phantom, Hades, DC Comics Lore, Twisted Metal, The Haunted Mansion (Ride), Smite, Pee Wee Herman's Great Adventure, and Luigi's Mansion 3
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, animal sacrifice, the Industrial Revolution, implied child death, war, violence, and sex.
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Spooky, Scary Ghost Stories 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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BIRTHDAY BONUS EPISODE: Disney's 'Hercules' (Remyth Episode) Oct 18, 2022

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!
This week, we're unlocking our very first Remyth episode, previously only heard by our Podcast Hero and God-tier level Patrons. In this episode, we discuss the 1997 Disney animated masterpiece Hercules and argue that, hey, this is actually a pretty solid myth adaptation for the times.

Major spoilers for Disney's Hercules.
Content Warning: This episode contains mention of death, grief, infidelity, child death, and the afterlife.
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Spooky, Scary Ghost Stories Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
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Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart
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Story 45: The Depowering of Nymphs Oct 11, 2022

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

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.
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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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Story 44: Everything You Know About Satyrs is Wrong Sep 27, 2022

“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.
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Darien's Mythology Fashion Doll Line Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
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Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart
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Story 43: Hellhounds and Other Terrible Pets Sep 13, 2022

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

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

"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
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Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart
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Chapter 40: Zoë's Constellation Prize Jun 21, 2022

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
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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
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Chapter 39: Atlas Needs a Chiropractor Jun 07, 2022

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
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Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart
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Chapter 38: Cats Are Dragons! May 24, 2022

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

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
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Chapter 36: Talos Broke Our Brains with Owen (Through the Mist) Apr 26, 2022

Listen.
This started out as a normal episode about Talos with Owen (he/him) from Through the Mist podcast.
But then somebody (Darien) had to go and ask if the giant robot was alive. And all Tartarus broke loose.
Other topics include who invented Mythomagic, Hephestaus being a big nerd, bronze men from the Bronze Age, maintenance hatch placement on giant robots, alive versus sentient, Oxford dictionary definitions, why Pinnochio wanted to be a real boy, and Transformer reproduction.
Find Owen and Through the Mist at https://linktr.ee/through_mist
Spoilers for Trials of Apollo, Call of Duty: Zombies, Titan Fall 2, DuckTales (2017), The Legend of Korra, The Iron Giant, Transformers, X-Men, Terminator 1, Terminator 2, Thomas the Tank Engine, Voltron: The Legendary Defenders, FernGully, Amphibia, Infinity Train, and Sonic the Hedgehog
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, theft, artificial intelligence, sentience, and existentialism.
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
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Chapter 35: What Makes a Good Aphrodite? with Sam (The Chaos-Cast) Apr 12, 2022

Time to celebrate the ultimate Messy Bitch™: Aphrodite! Sam (she/her) from The Chaos-Cast joins the pod to discuss Aphrodite as the goddess of self-love, beauty being in the eye of the beholder, and why a mortal man will NOT get away with stabbing a goddess.

Other topics include what reality TV shows the gods watch, horses vs wolves, quality character designs, when video game nudity doesn’t suck, and why Hercules the Animated Series deserves more love.

Learn more about National Center for Families Learning

Follow all things The Chaos-Cast!

See Sam’s cute cat and amazing needlepoint on Instagram Sam @wicked.stitch

Spoilers for Smite, Lore Olympus, Hades, Hercules the Animated Series, Heroes of Olympus, and Trials of Apollo

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about physical violence, reality TV, sex, sexism, infidelity, death, murder, animal violence, aphobia, and homophobia

Trials of Apollo for Dummies 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

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Chapter 34: The Lotus Eaters (Is Time a Cult?) Mar 29, 2022

This week, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) explore have a tiny piece of The Odyssey that became a massive plot point in the PJO books. We're finally talking about the Lotus Eaters.
Other topics include time distortions, false paradises, Narnia time, time travel, sleep conspiracies, justice for Bianca DiAngelo, and the definition of a cult.
Spoilers for Doctor Who, Labyrinth, Shadowhunters Chronicles, OnePiece, James Cameron's Avatar, Avatar the Last Airbender, and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, murder, terminal illness, brainwashing, and cults.
Annabeth Chase as a DnD Character 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

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Chapter 33: The 12 Memes of Hercules with Robert Gaymer (thedammemepage) Mar 15, 2022

Discussing the Labors of Hercules is far too great a challenge for the siblings to take on alone. Fortunately, they've got Robert Gaymer (they/them) of @thedammemepage, Into the Riordanverse, and Entering Storybrooke to help them on this daring quest! The episode starts with an insightful trip through Greek mythology and ends with a new game that goes completely off the rails.
Topics include why you shouldn't piss off a goddess, when not to delegate your to-do list, what monsters reside at the base of Mount Olympus, how to kidnap the guardian of the Underworld, and Marvel comics.
Find Rober all over the internet!
@thedammemepage on Instagram
Into the Riordanverse
Entering Storybrooke
Spoilers for Smite, Popeye, DuckTales (2017), Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, God of War, Marvel Comics, and Star Wars

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about murder, mental illness, incest, sex, decapitation, violence against animals, rape, theft, domestic violence, genocide, and infidelity.
We Read Fanfic (Cause Our Patrons Voted For It) 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

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Chapter 32: Is There an Apollo in the House? with Maddy (Fatal Flaw) Mar 01, 2022

This week, real medical professional Maddy, RN BSN (she/her), of Fatal Flaw joins the podcast to discuss mythological medical professional, Apollo! Meanwhile, DJ (he/him) desperately tries to stop himself from talking about Trials of Apollo, and Darien (she/her) brings up Lumberjanes for the third episode in a row.
Other topics include mythological medical maladies, Tumblr Wars, tea recommendations, and video game ults.
Check out Maddy on Fatal Flaw
Spoilers for Smite, Lumberjanes, Hades, and God of War

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about illness, plague, death, dismemberment, monogamy, body horror, drowning, COVID-19 pandemic, petrification, cannibalism, surgery, murder, diet culture, disembowelment, animal attack, animal death, and drug use.
Davis's Birthday Bonus Bunker Bine Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology

Learn more about UNICEF Ukraine at unicef.org/ukraine/en
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

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Chapter 31: Hunting for Artemis with Skylar Barsanti Feb 15, 2022

It's our first returning guest episode!
Skylar Barsanti (she/her) returns to the pod with a book of essays, lessons on goddess archetypes, and hot takes about the Riordanverse. Meanwhile, Darien desperately tries to pronounce the word "Artemisian." And DJ just wants to talk about Trials of Apollo.
Other topics include discovering your inner goddess, NASA, archetypes versus tropes, and the genius of Taylor Swift.
See Skylar (and Darien) climb rocks on Instagram @OnTheRocksBoise
The book Skylar referenced is The Artemis Archetype in Popular Culture: Essays on Fiction, Film and Television edited by Susan Redington Bobby, Eileen M. Harney
Spoilers for The Trials of Apollo, The Heroes of Olympus, The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, The Walking Dead, Firefly/Serenity, Battlestar Galactica, The Hunger Games, Zero Horizon Dawn, and Lumberjanes.

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about hunting, childbirth, murder, sex, virginity, infidelity, death, and gender roles.
This Episode Rocks (with Skylar Barsanti) 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

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Chapter 30: We Join the Hunters of Artemis with Fran McMahon Feb 01, 2022

This week, we're casting aside the company of men—co-hosts and brothers excluded—and diving into the lore and legacy of the Hunters of Artemis. Podcaster, YouTuber, and author Fran McMahon (she/her) joins the pod this week to talk about girl groups, immortality, and the importance and finding a place to belong.
Other topics include the thematic differences between the Hunters and the Amazons, girl spies, what "falling in battle" means, and what we hope to see in the Disney+ adaptation.
Get your dose of Fran at https://francescamcmahon.com/
Pre-order Echoes of the Past: https://books2read.com/echoesofthepast
Listen to The Best Dam Camp Podcast: https://linktr.ee/thebestdamcamppod
Catch Fran on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJA5jf5VbixFult10RKU-ow

Spoilers for The Trials of Apollo, Birds of Prey (2019), Avatar: The Last Airbender, Sailor Moon, Gumiho series by Kat Cho, Horizon Zero Dawn, Newman, OnePiece, Galleghar Girls, and Lumberjanes

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, sex, virginity, misgendering, stabbing, blood, being crushed to death, murder, infection, infectious disease, and homophobia.
Learn more about Simply Cats at SimplyCats.org
Learn more about Extra Life at Extra-life.org
Myths, Grief, and AO3 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

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Chapter 29: My Cousin Saw a Manticore at the Zoo Jan 18, 2022

In Ancient Greek terms, the Hydra is like the Mothman and the Manticore is like a rhinoceros. Got it? No? Don't worry. Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) explain everything in this week's episode!
Other topics include respecting party gods, big feelings about Pixar worldbuilding, the cultural difference between Bigfoot and the Yeti, medieval bestiaries, ancient historians, and DJ's shocking revelation about James Cameron's Avatar (Spoiler Alert: He loves it).
Spoilers for Dante's Inferno, Adventure Time, and Onward

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, carnivorous animals, poison, body horror, xenophobia, death, physical violence, and sex
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Demigod Destinies of Disney Characters with Figment 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

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Chapter 28: The Titan's Curse, or Percy's Series of Big Mistakes Jan 04, 2022

We're back for season 3 and the siblings are determined to get themselves kicked out of the fandom. Listen in horror as they confess their true feelings about Thalia, Annabeth's family, and dam jokes! Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) present their most chaotic episode yet as they try desperately to get through The Titan's Curse.
Spoilers for Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy and The Lost Hero

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, falling, imprisonment, abandonment, abusive relationship, gaslighting, physical violence, and animal sacrifice.

Disney Twisted Tales Bonus Episodes 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

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The Lightning Thief for Good Live Stream Dec 25, 2021

Happy Holidays from Podcast of Poseidon!
On December 21, 2021, members of the Riodanverse Podcasting Community gathered together to watch a terrible movie. We also raised money for an amazing organization, The Red Nation, a coalition of Native and non-Native activists, educators, students, and community organizers advocating Native liberation.
Here is a recording of The Lighting Thief for Good Live Stream. Pull up your preferred way to watch The Lightning Thief (2010), get some spicey juice, and enjoy!
Support The Red Nation at thrednation.org/support/
Meet the rest of the Riordanverse Podcasters
Fran at The Best Dam Camp Pod
Owen at Through the Mist
Brayden at Return to Camp Half-Blood
Molly at Fatal Flaw
Erica at Seaweed Brain Podcast
Katie at Dam Snack Bar Pod
Samuel and Diego at The Half-Blood Report
Robert at Into the Riordanverse and The Dam Meme Page

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Chapter 27: So You Think You Know The Odyssey? Nov 09, 2021

The Odyssey follows one man's long quest to return home. That man doesn't appear until book five and his quest lasts less than 100 pages. So, what's the rest of The Odyssey about?
Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) finish their journey through the Sea of Monsters with a proper look at Homer's epic poem. Turns out, there's a lot they didn't know about the story everyone thinks they know.
It's the Podcast of Poseidon Season 2 Finale!
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about infidelity, murder, death, drowning, sexual assault, xenophobia, racism, implied gun violence, nuclear bombs, dismemberment, patriarchy, warfare, impalement, blood, and divorce.
Learn more about the Idaho Food Bank at https://idahofoodbank.org/

Sea of Monsters Mini Myth Round-up Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
Check out the other Riordanverse podcasts mentioned in the episode:
Through the Mist at https://linktr.ee/through_mist
Thedammemepage at https://linktr.ee/Thedammemepage
The Best Dam Camp Pod at https://linktr.ee/thebestdamcamppod
Seaweed Brain Podcast at https://linktr.ee/Seaweedbrainpod

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

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Chapter 26: The Golden Fleece Could Have Been a Really Nice Banana Oct 26, 2021

The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the oldest stories still being told in the Western canon. It features the Golden Fleece, which is one of the oldest McGuffins in the Western canon. Hold on to your film studies degree, kids; Leo Garcia (he/him) (AKA GeekScorpio/Gaming Theater Presents) joins us to talk myths, MacGuffins, and Alfred Hitchcock.
Other topics include sports Greek would heroes letter in, animated children's programming from the last 90s, botched series finales, and cosmic baked goods.
Check out Leo's amazing videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/GamingTheaterPresents
Spoilers for Assassins Creed Series, Age of Mythology, DuckTales, Hercules: The Animated Series, Supa Land, Pulp Fiction, Psycho, The Lord of the Rings, Titanic, How I Met Your Mother, Saving Private Ryan, Warehouse 13, Jackie Chan Adventures, Scott Pilgrim, Pokemon, Invader Zim, The Adventure Zone, Justice League, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Endgame, and Fairly Odd Parents.

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about infidelity, attempted murder, death, drowning, animal sacrifice, murder, dismemberment, religion, Nazis, and Nazis getting their faces melted off.

Halloween Special 2021 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

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BIRTHDAY BONUS EPISODE: Darien Takes the Worst PJO Quiz Ever Oct 19, 2021

Happy Birthday, Podcast of Poseidon!!

Our podcast birthday is in October, and we’re going to be those people by celebrating all month long! This means we’re giving gifts to YOU, our legendary listeners.

We’ve unlocked another Patron bonus episode! In this episode, Darien and DJ take a series if Greek mythology and PJO-related quizzes, including what might be the worst PJO quiz ever.

Here are the quizzes DJ took:
The Greek Underworld Quiz
The Greek Gods vs. Roman Gods (Percy Jackson) Quiz

And here's the quiz Darien took:
The Greek Mythology/ Percy Jackson Quiz

Spoilers for Hades.

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death and the afterlife.
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

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Chapter 25: Polyphemus' Sympathetic Disney Prequel Oct 12, 2021

It's the ultimate showdown: Polyphemus' lack of hospitality versus Odysseus's hubris. Which will the gods hate more? The answer may surprise you!
Topics include sympathetic Disney villain prequels, strange character design, monster friends, who gets to boast in Greek mythology, and which characters deserved more from the Star Wars sequel trilogy (Hint: All of them).
Spoilers for Dr. Stranger, Supernatural, Adventure Time, Star Wars (Sequel Trilogy), How to Train Your Dragon, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, and Futurama

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about cannibalism, meat-eating, murder, physical violence, abandonment, abuse, and death.

Siren Songs of Adventure Time Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
Learn more about Native Women's Wilderness at https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/
Following Entering Storybrooke on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/storybrookepod/
Check out the other Riordanverse podcasts mentioned in the episode:
Through the Mist https://linktr.ee/through_mist

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

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BIRTHDAY BONUS EPISODE: Mr. Tumnus is the Worst Satyr Oct 05, 2021

Happy Birthday, Podcast of Poseidon!!

Our podcast birthday is in October, and we’re going to be those people by celebrating all month long! This means we’re giving gifts to YOU, our legendary listeners.
This week, we’ve unlocked a Patron bonus episode—the second bonus episode we ever recorded, back when it was called “Secret Cabin.” In this episode, Darien and DJ asked the question: What if a different satyr had to get Percy to Camp Half-Blood?

Spoilers for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Disney’s Hercules, Costanza / Costanzo, The Shepherdess and the Sweep, and The Lawnmower Man.

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about violence, kidnapping, death, capital punishment, sex, infidelity, being burned alive, sexual harassment, death of animals, murder, dismemberment, genitalia, and cultural stereotypes.
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

Like the show? Ready for more? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology

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Chapter 24: Lo-fi Siren Songs To Jump Off A Ship To Sep 28, 2021

In the Odyssey, Homer depicted sirens as mysterious musicians with all the world's knowledge in their voices. Later storytellers would transform sirens into... sexy naked ladies. And we hate that.
Topics include the best modern depiction of sirens, the strangest siren art, tricks to navigate sexual frustration, and songs we would definitely throw ourselves off a boat to hear.
Spoilers for Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas, Samurai Jack, Supernatural, American Dragon: Jake Long, and Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks.

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of and conversations about natural disasters, drowning/near-drowning, being eaten alive, death, sex, misogyny, beauty standards, and patriarchy.
Darien Plays SMITE (with Jared Smartt) Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
Check out the other Riordanverse podcasts mentioned in the episode:
Thedammemepage https://linktr.ee/Thedammemepage
The Best Dam Camp Pod https://linktr.ee/thebestdamcamppod
Fatal Flaw at https://linktr.ee/fatalflawpjo
The Dam Snack Bar https://linktr.ee/damsnackbarpod

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

Like the show? Ready for more? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology

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Chapter 23: Circe's a Goddess and Samantha Can Do Better Sep 14, 2021

We're well into The Sea of Monsters, which means it's time to talk about that original witchy woman, Circe. Which animal would you hope to be turned into if you washed up on Circe's island? (Women and non-binary listeners need not respond.)
Topics include iconic witches of pop culture, the age of fictional characters, Avatar: The Last Airbender, the difference between a witch and a sorceress, and whether raccoons can play video games.

Spoilers for Avatar: The Last Airbender, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Witches, Twitches, and Bewitched

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of transformations, drugs, diet culture, beauty standards, blood, dismemberment, pregnancy, birth, murder, and resurrection.
Learn more about the International Refugee Assistance Project at https://refugeerights.org/get-involved/action-for-afghanistan

Road Trips, Disney Vacations, and Other Modern Odysseys Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
Check out the other Riordanverse podcasts mentioned in the episode:
Through the Mist at https://linktr.ee/through_mist
Fatal Flaw at https://linktr.ee/fatalflawpjo
Seaweed Brain Podcast at https://linktr.ee/Seaweedbrainpod
Here's the Looper article DJ references in the episode: https://www.looper.com/262825/the-most-iconic-pop-culture-witches/

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

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Chapter 22: Would You Rather (Charybdis and Scylla Edition) Aug 31, 2021

So, you're about to enter the Sea of Monsters. But first, you need to get past the dreaded oceanic beasts Charybdis and Scylla. How do you survive with your ship and crew intact? DJ has a pretty good idea.
Topics include sea monsters, modes of transportation, Godzilla, sea monster classifications, glass sharks, canals, and Darien's fish phobia (again).
Spoilers for Godzilla
Content Warning: This episode contains mention of drowning, being eaten alive, transformation, nuclear fallout, atomic bombs, and war.
SHIP WARS 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

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Chapter 21: We Don't Hail Hydra Aug 17, 2021

How would you defeat the Hydra? Obviously not by cutting off its head. You could aim for the body, but what if you can't tell where the neck ends and the body begins? This week, Darien and DJ talk about strategies for fighting the Hydra.
Topics include comic book lore, bottomless lakes, immortal freshwater organisms, monster movies, and fish.

Spoilers for Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, Disney’s Hercules, Hades, Minecraft, Godzilla: King of Monsters, and Agents of SHIELD

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of decapitation, explosions, death, poison, pollution, and Nazis.

Percy Jackson and the Summer Olympics 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

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Chapter 20: Hermes, Bugs Bunny, and Other Trickster Gods Aug 03, 2021

It's been a while since we've talked about a god! This week, DJ (he/him) takes over the research to talk about the good ol' god of messengers, thieves, and tricksters, Hermes.
Topics include early 2000's technology, tiny snakes, not-so-tiny snakes, tricksters, Looney Tunes, the Tricky/Fun Matrix, con artists, reality TV hosts, and not-so-reality TV hosts.

Spoilers for Gravity Falls, Disney's Robin Hood, The Mask, Ed, Edd, and Eddy, Leverage, Supernatural, Scrubs, and Adventure Time, and The Adventure Zone.

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of theft, parental neglect, meat-eating, snakes, death, and the afterlife.
Learn more about the Children's Literacy Initiative at CLI.org
Percy Jackson in DnD Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology

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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

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Chapter 19: Never Go to Dinner with Tantalus Jul 20, 2021

If there's one thing you can count on at Podcast of Poseidon, it's conversations about bad dads. And, oh gods, do we have a pretty terrible dad for you all this week. We're talking Tantalus, known for his terrible punishment in Tartarus and his even worse parenting decisions.
Topics include the worst dads of pop culture, generational curses, sweet onions, DnD campaigns, and godly nepotism.

Spoilers for Invincible (TV Series), Dungeons and Daddies, The Boys, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Rick and Morty, Star Wars, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, The Simpsons, How I Met Your Mother, Invincible (Comic), Van Helsing, Holes, The Legend of Zelda, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of torture, death, the afterlife, child abuse, murder, cannibalism, starvation, physical abuse, apathy, mind control, and sex

Drunk Mythology: Dionysus Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology

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Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart

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Chapter 18: The Gray Sisters and Pop Culture Power Trios Jul 06, 2021

The Gray Sisters are another strange, magical trio from mythology. In honor of this trio of cab-driving gossips, we're exploring other great trios from storytelling.
Topics include power trios, weird sisters, mythical monkey powers, terrible video game mechanics, and the best game on the Nintendo GameCube.
Spoilers for The Trials of Apollo, The Adventure Zone, Harry Potter, Heroes of Olympus, Destiny, The Owl House, Naruto, God of Highschool, Steven Universe, and Kim Possible

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of prophecy, eye removal, aging, wasps, implied ecological devastation and extinction, death, and fire.

Supersized, Super Gay Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology

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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

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Chapter 17: Attack on Laistrygonian Jun 22, 2021

The Laistrygonians appear in a handful of paragraphs in The Odyssey and half a chapter in The Sea of Monsters. But, wow, do Darien and DJ find a lot to talk about in this giant of an episode.
Topics include why giants are also always cannibals, the height threshold for giants, weird Canadian stereotypes, Darien's rock climbing skills, and Attack on Titan. A lot of Attack on Titan.
Spoilers for Attack on Titan

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of cannibalism, death, drowning, cultural stereotypes, heights, dismemberment, genocide, memory loss, forced captivity, death by fire, and colonialism.
'Children of the Gods (Marvel Comics Edition)' Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology

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Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart

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Chapter 16: Ithaquack, the Surprise DuckTales Episode with Tim O'Connor Jun 08, 2021

Woo-oo!
The Odyssey is a story about a man trying to return home. In this episode, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) talk about that home—and about a cartoon duck family that made them cry. Tim O'Connor (he/him) from Everything Nerdy and Anything in Between joins the show to talk about DuckTales, duck puns, Ragnarok, and professional wrestling.
Spoilers for DuckTales (2017)

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of mind control, physical harm, and scripted violence.

Learn more about GLSEN at https://www.glsen.org/
'Monster Donut and Other Franchise Mascots' Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology

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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

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Chapter 15: The Sea of Monsters, or Percy Does the Odyssey May 25, 2021

Welcome to Season 2 of Podcast of Poseidon!
We kick off the season by talking about the second book in Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Sea of Monsters. This is DJ's favorite book! Right?
Topics include Tyson being the best, Confederates being the worst, Blackjack's muddled history, and the best misleading ending of the series.
Spoilers for Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Heroes of Olympus

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of poisoning, death, cannibalism, murder, explosions, being eaten alive, drowning, poison, misgendering, and child abuse.

Learn more about AALEAD at https://www.aalead.org/
'Which Character from the Odyssey Are You?' Quiz Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
About Us

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Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart

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Chapter 14: Is Poseidon a Good Dad? Apr 13, 2021

It's the Podcast of Poseidon Season 1 Finale!
In this episode, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) talk about the podcast namesake, the sea god himself. Topics include Poseidon's theme park appearances, video game skins, and complicated father-daughter/son relationships.
Spoilers for Athena Complex, Islands of Adventure’s Poseidon’s Fury, Once Upon a Time, Smite, and Hades.

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of drowning, tsunamis, earthquakes, death, reincarnation, war, missiles, and human sacrifice.
Learn more about Dolly Parton's Imagination Library at Imaginationlibrary.com

Podcast of Poseidon will return Tuesday, May 25, 2021.
We Make Some Gods (MCU Edition) Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology
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Podcast of Poseidon was created, co-hosted, and produced 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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Chapter 13: Don't Be Like Zeus Mar 30, 2021

In every episode, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) remind their lovely listeners not to be like Zeus. In this episode, the siblings cover the one time Zeus wasn't The Worst... and why they never want Zeus coming down to their school to talk to their teacher.
Bonus Cabin Episode 9: Godly Smackdown - Best Divine Field Trip Chaperone is available on Patreon at Patreon.com/musesofmythology
Spoilers for Disney’s Hercules, Hades, Once Upon a Time, Lore Olympus, and DuckTales (2017)

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault, rape, dismemberment, cannibalism, vomiting, and patriarchy.

About Us

Podcast of Poseidon was created, co-hosted, and produced 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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Chapter 12: Orpheus Can't Follow Directions with Dylan Hunter Mar 16, 2021

The tale of Orpheus and Eurydice is one of the great Greek tragedies. This is why we invited alleged comedian Dylan Hunter (he/him) to help keep up the mood during this episode!
We discuss human nature, the ship of Theseus (before Vision made it cool), and the importance of choosing your wedding venue carefully.
Listen to the cover of the song Why We Build the Wall here.
Spoilers for Hadestown, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Hades, Smite, Angela Queen on Hel, Sir Orfeo, and The Sandman

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of death, the afterlife, snake bites, scorpions, capitalism, mental illness, murder, mutilation, and decapitation.

About Us

Podcast of Poseidon was created, co-hosted, and produced 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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Chapter 10: Death's a Game (The Underworld in 'Hades' and 'Assassin's Creed: Odyssey') with Casey Scott and Lucy Hart Feb 16, 2021

Nobody wants to die, but humans sure spend a lot of time pretending they're in the afterlife. Guests Casey Scott (he/him) and Lucy Hart (she/her) join the show to talk about video games set in the Underworld—mostly Assassin's Creed: Odyssey and Hades.
DJ has thoughtful insights. Darien wants to know if you can really romance Thanatos.
Spoilers for Hades, Smite, Assassins Creed: Odyssey, Murder, and Afterparty.

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of death, the afterlife, being eaten alive, death by exposure, violence against animals, video game violence, and alcohol consumption.
About Us

Podcast of Poseidon was created, co-hosted, and produced 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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Chapter 9: This Episode is About Ares (We Promise) with Skylar Barsanti Feb 02, 2021

DJ is on a quest, so this week Darien (she/her) is joined by a special guest co-host: writer, editor, and rock climber Skylar Barsanti (she/her)! What are they going to talk about?
Why Ares of course!
One god of war, Ares.
Nothing but Ares.
Definitely Ares.
Every conversation in this episode is about Ares.
Really!
What else would they talk about?
Oustanding, lasso wielding warriors?
Movies about the power of love and hope?
Amazons?
Nope, this episode is totally about Ares.
Find Skylar on Instagram @OnTheRocksBoise
Spoilers for Wonder Woman (DC Comics), Wonder Woman (2017), and Wonder Woman 84.

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of warfare, blood, sexual assault, murder, death by lightning, nuclear destruction, atomic bombs, and child death/endangerment.

About Us

Podcast of Poseidon was created, co-hosted, and produced 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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Chapter 8: Medusa: Terrifying Monster or Feminist Icon? Jan 19, 2021

Medusa: Terrifying monster or feminist icon? Or lonely teenager? Or potential Broadway star? There are a lot of ways to look at the gorgon known as Medusa. In this episode, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) examine every one — or at least, like, five of them.
Support the podcast and get access to bonus goodies every week over on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology
See the Medusa skins from Smite here.
Check out some ancient art of Medusa, including the examples mentioned in this episode here.
Listen to Plaything of the Gods by Whitney Avalon here.
Spoilers for Hades, The Haunted Mansion (Ride), Smite, Assassins Creed: Odyssey, Hercules the Animated Series, and Charmed (2018).

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of sexual assault, victim-blaming, death, murder, beheading, petrification, and spousal abuse.

About Us

Podcast of Poseidon was created, co-hosted, and produced 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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Chapter 7: Let's Get Fury-ous Jan 05, 2021

Darien (she/her) goes HARD in this episode about the Furies. And, honestly, DJ (he/him) is just along for the ride. It's time to dive into what this show is really all about: gushing over Neil Gaiman's The Sandman.
Here's a link to Emma King's essay, discussed in the episode: https://www.swarthmore.edu/sites/default/files/assets/documents/classics/Hapax%202016%20King.pdf
Spoilers for Hades, Alien, and The Sandman.

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of human sacrifice, murder, torture, violence, death, afterlife, patriarchy, kidnapping, and self-mutilation.
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Podcast of Poseidon was created, co-hosted, and produced 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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Chapter 6: Oracle of Delphi Didn't See That Coming Dec 22, 2020

Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) talk drugs, prophecy, and how knowing your future can really mess up your life in this episode about the Oracle of Delphi. DJ gets to talk about his favorite RPG, Darien gets to rage about BBC's Merlin; good times are had by all.
The Medium article Darien references can be found at https://medium.com/@phalpern/prophecy-or-chemistry-the-mystery-of-the-oracle-of-delphi-d96e7eb0a25c
Spoilers for Harry Potter, His Dark Materials, Lord of the Rings, Merlin, Kingdoms of Amalur, Charmed, Steven Universe, God of Highschool, and Heroes.

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of destiny, incest, self-mutilation, murder, death, and violence.
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Podcast of Poseidon was created, co-hosted, and produced 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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Chapter 5: Chiron's School of Rock Dec 08, 2020

In this episode, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) discuss the greatest teacher of all time: Jack Black's character Dewey "Ned Schneebly" Finn in the cinematic masterpiece, School of Rock. And they also talk about Chiron, trainer of heroes, from Greek mythology.
Spoilers for The Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter, Disney’s Hercules, and School of Rock.

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of adultery, bestiality, death, poisoning, murder, and child endangerment.

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Podcast of Poseidon was created, co-hosted, and produced 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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Chapter 4: My Name's Dionysus and I Like to Party Nov 24, 2020

Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) prove that Dionysus is more than a party god—by discussing which fictional parties he would attend. Would Dionysus really party with the Mad Hatter?
Spoilers for Lost Girl, The Magicians, The Wicked + The Divine, Pride and Prejudice, The Great Gatsby, Project X, The Good Place, Hades, How I Met Your Mother

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of death, adultery, madness, alcohol, alcoholism, murder, cannibalism, dismemberment, herteronormativity, drug use, and under-age drinking.

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Podcast of Poseidon was created, co-hosted, and produced 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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Chapter 3: The Minotaur Nov 10, 2020

The myth of the Minotaur is a tale where everyone gets punished except for the guy who actually pissed off the gods. Is that why we rarely see the full Minotaur myth retold in modern media? Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) discuss how this myth is secretly really sad, the importance of tighty-whities, and why Minos super sucks.
Also, DJ imagines a labyrinth with something much more frightening than a man-eating monster inside.
Spoilers for Hades, Gravity Falls, Adventure Time, My Little Pony, Doctor Who, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon??, Disney’s Gargoyles, Wonder Woman DC comics, and Doctor Who.

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of adultery, bestiality, human sacrifice, eating meat, death, blood, toxic masculinity, kidnapping, and imprisonment.

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Podcast of Poseidon was created, co-hosted, and produced 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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Chapter 2: The Fates Oct 27, 2020

The Ancient Greeks believed the lives of all creatures were pre-determined, mapped out by three goddesses on a divine loom (which is NOT the same as a spinning wheel). Today, the question of destiny and fate as a lot more layers. Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) discuss
how our idea of The Fates is different today and come up with their own interpretation of the Modern Fates (Spoiler alter: One interpretation is way cooler than the other).
Spoilers for Supernatural, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Hadestown, Disney's Hercules, The Chronicles of Prydain, and Vertigo's Sandman.

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of death and near-death experiences.
About Us

Podcast of Poseidon was created, co-hosted, and produced 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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Chapter 1: The Lightning Thief Oct 13, 2020

Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) start their quest for real by diving into The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. They discuss the events of the book, the value of Latin class, and how it's total trash that Hades doesn't have a cabin at Camp Half-Blood. Along the way, they have A LOT of opinions about a certain pink poodle.

Content Warning: This episode includes mentions of spousal abuse, murder, child endangerment, monsters, sex, death, blood, kidnapping, cults, and violence.

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Podcast of Poseidon was created, co-hosted, and produced 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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Chapter 0: The Quest Begins Oct 13, 2020

Welcome to Podcast of Poseidon!

In this brief episode, co-hosts Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) cover why they're starting the show and how they fell in love with mythology. And they almost manage to explain why they're reading a children's book series!

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Podcast of Poseidon was created, co-hosted, and produced 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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Muses of Mythology Trailer Sep 28, 2020

Welcome to Muses of Mythology, a mythology podcast co-hosted by two-story loving siblings, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him). Together, they explore how ancient myths become modern pop culture while reading Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
(Formerly Podcast of Poseidon)
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Muses of Mythology was created, co-hosted. and produced 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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