Garner's Greek Mythology podcast

Garner's Greek Mythology

Patrick Garner

A unique view of mythology ... Join best-selling author and mythologist Patrick Garner as he explores the Greek gods — Zeus, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Athena, Poseidon, Ares and many others — offering rare insights into who these divine beings were and, uniquely, what became of them!

Heard in more than 190 countries, Garner's Greek Mythology is now in its 6th season!

76 Episodes

EP 76: Thank The Muses
11/10/2026
18:30
The ancients called inspiration the Muse or the Muses, and there were as many as nine. Today’s creators sometimes describe being in a zone. This episode explores creativity and the ancient voice that has guided artists and writers for centuries.Feedback? Send me a text!Support the show
EP 75 — Jason and the Argonauts
10/22/2026
21:44
EP 75 — Jason and The ArgonautsGreeks worshipped their heroes. Jason was one of the earliest and greatest. His quest for the Golden Fleece has captivated listeners for thousands of years. This is his story.Feedback? Send me a text!Support the show
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EP 74 — She Who Holds The Door
10/15/2026
20:20
She Who Holds The DoorHera is fed up with Zeus’ dalliances. She takes it out on Leto and other young conquests, using the goddess Eileithyia as a secret weapon.Feedback? Send me a text!Support the show
EP 73: To Bee or Not to Bee
9/17/2026
18:51
This is the story of Aristaeus, Apollo's son. To the Greeks, bees represented life, law and order. When hives failed, so did cities. Listen to how Apollo's son saves the day.Feedback? Send me a text!Support the show
EP 72 — The Golden Bough
6/3/2026
20:32
The tale of The Golden Bough startled people in 1890 when mythologist Sir James George Fraser claimed human sacrifice was practiced in the heart of the Roman Empire. In this episode, we take our time machine back to 15 AD to see for ourselves!Feedback? Send me a text!Support the show
EP 71 -- Beyond The Grave
4/12/2026
20:28
What happened to the Greeks after death? What did other people in 500 BC believe? In this episode, we look at the afterworld of Greeks, Jews, Egyptians, Persians, Buddhists and Chinese.Feedback? Send me a text!Support the show
EP 70 — The Gods in Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations
1/29/2026
25:05
The great Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius kept a private diary during his endless military campaigns against the empire’s invaders. A new translation of this important text is now out and prominently features the Greek gods. Feedback? Send me a text!Support the show
EP 69 — Odysseus Takes the Long Way Home
11/21/2025
23:01
The hero of the Odyssey and the Trojan War has to navigate treacherous waters and deities on his 10-year journey home. We join Odysseus for part of it. Meet Circe, the Sirens, and the sea monsters that slow his passage. If the trip had been ranked on a travel website, it would have gotten a negative rating.Feedback? Send me a text!Support the show
EP 68 — A Shaman in Ancient Greece
7/19/2025
25:28
A shaman suddenly appears in ancient Greece to proclaim that Pythagoras, the founder of philosophy, is divine. Behind the scenes, Apollo lurks.Listen as the Greeks are shocked at what unfolds!Feedback? Send me a text!Support the show
EP 67: Strange & Obscure Tales (revised)
4/10/2025
27:48
EP 67 — Strange & Obscure TalesFour tales in one episode, all little known. Each focuses on the relationship between gods and men. One may well reveal the origin of werewolves.Come play with Zeus, Demeter, Artemis and Hermes.Feedback? Send me a text!Support the show

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