
Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean SPOOKY SPECIAL: Living Amongst the Dead, the Underworld & its Infernal Chthonic Cuties
Oct 25, 2023
Explore the underworld and its inhabitants, including the role of Persephone as the queen. Learn about the interactions and practices of ancient people with underworld deities. Discover the travels of Greek writer Pausanias and his documentation of the Greek world. Delve into Hades' involvement in the Troy expedition and the story of Minthi. Plus, hear about a historical murder trial and Halloween horror fiction.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Underworld and Persephone's Role
02:51 • 23min
Interactions of the Living with the Underworld Deities
25:57 • 4min
Pausanias and his Documentation of the Greek World
30:00 • 7min
Exploring Hades' Involvement and the Story of Minthi
36:38 • 5min
Historical Murder Trial and Halloween Horror Fiction
41:17 • 3min
