You Can Learn All Greek Myth Has to Offer... & the Father Still Devours His Son
Feb 6, 2024
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Explore the evolution of Greek myths, from the envy of Kronos to Zeus's redemption. Uncover the battle between Zeus and Kronos, the monstrous creatures in mythology, and the capricious nature of Greek gods. Reflect on misconceptions, realities, and gratitude for the ancient world.
Kronos overthrows Uranus with Gaia's help in Titan origin story.
Aphrodite's birth from Uranus's castrated genitals leading to famous art.
Zeus and Olympian gods defeat Titans in war to become ruling deities.
Deep dives
The Titans and their Overthrow
The podcast explores the story of the Titans and their overthrow by Kronos. Gaia and Uranus, personifications of Earth and the Sky, give birth to a whole generation of Titans. Kronos, aided by his mother Gaia, castrates Uranus and takes over the world. The remaining Titans are imprisoned in Tartarus.
Birth of Aphrodite
The summary covers the birth of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. Aphrodite emerges from the sea foam that is created when Uranus's castrated genitals are thrown into the water. This iconic mythology is linked to famous depictions, such as Botticelli's 'The Birth of Venus.'
Division of the World and the Olympian Gods
The Olympian gods, led by Zeus, divide the world among themselves. Zeus rules the sky, Poseidon the seas, and Hades the underworld. The remaining gods and goddesses, including Hera, Athena, Apollo, and Artemis, each play their unique roles in Greek mythology.
The Titanomachy: Zeus Overthrows Cronus
In Greek mythology, Zeus and his siblings engage in a war known as the Titanomachy, where they overthrow their father, Cronus, and the other Titans. The war lasts for 10 years and takes place in the Greek region of Thessaly. The gods, with the help of the Hecatoncheires, defeat the Titans. Zeus forces Cronus to expel his siblings, and they become the new ruling order of gods, settling on Mount Olympus.
The Olympians and Their Interactions with Mortals
The Olympian gods establish themselves as the ruling deities and watch over humans from afar. They have limitations in showing themselves to humans in their true god forms, as it would be lethal for humans. The gods find creative ways to interact with mortals and often engage in romantic relationships, resulting in numerous mythological offspring. The Olympians, with Zeus as their leader, intervene in human affairs when deemed necessary and also spread their divine lineage.
Liv re-listens to the very first episode of the show, plays it back to you and breaks it down to add more detail, context, corrections, and to just... bask in the wonder of seven years ago Liv and her view on the mythology. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content!
CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing.