Born of a Golden Shower… For more about Medusa, click here.

08.21 Born of a Golden Shower, the Somewhat Heroic Origins of Perseus (Part 1)

Revisiting the story of Perseus: the details and variations, the so-called "full" story of the (mostly) heroic hero's origins and his quest to save his mother, Danae.

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08.21 Perseus at the Edge of the World, The Many Daughters of Phorcys & Ceto (Part 2)

Perseus's quest continues as he goes in search of the Gorgons sisters with a little (a lot) help from the gods. Looking at all the variations on this myth and their implications on one of the most ancient heroes.

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08.21 Andromeda, Phoenician-Ethiopian Royalty & Monsters Turned to Stone (Part 3)

After killing Medusa, Perseus comes across the Phoenician-Ethiopian princess, Andromeda, awaiting death by sea monster. He steps in, for a price...

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Perseus, Simplified… From the early days of the podcast

07.17 Perseus & The Crazy Things that Emerge When You Behead a Gorgon

The story of the hero Perseus (it's only vaguely like Clash of the Titans). We get a taste of how dangerous it is to talk to the Oracle, learn one of the creepiest ways Zeus got his rocks off, and just what happens when you behead a woman like Medusa.

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