Janell Rhiannon on the Trojan War myths, from Helen to Odysseus

Greek Mythology Retold

29 episodes indexed · 15 hours

Periods · The Bronze Age, Archaic Greece, The Persian Wars, Classical Greece, Philip and Alexander, The Hellenistic world, Greece under Rome

Themes · War

Author and historian Janell Rhiannon explores the myths connected to the Trojan War, from the rise of Helen and Achilles to the homecoming of Odysseus, with character studies and source discussions; 29 of 30 episodes are here, 16 hours.

Where to start. Start with 'Andromache: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology' (2018); 29 episodes of this show are in the section.

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Minoans and Mycenaeans c. 3000 - 1100 BC · 20

43mAndromache: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

41mThetis: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

37mAchilles: Super Men of Greek Mythology, Part 1 of 2 Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

37mHelen of Sparta and Troy: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

An exploration of how Helen of Sparta and Troy became the symbolic spark of the Trojan War, and how, as a favorite of Aphrodite, she endured the goddess' blessings and curses.

35mPenelope: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

31mOdysseus: Trickster King Part 1 of 2 Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

This in-depth exploration of Odysseus, King of Ithaka, traces his early life and the roots of his cunning, the shaping of a mind that would outwit kings and gods: why was Penelope the choice that defined him?

30mOenone: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

An exploration of Oenone, wife of Paris and mother of Corythus, who plays a pivotal role in Paris's life and in the final days of the Trojan War.

29mAchilles: Super Men of Greek Mythology, Part 2 of 2 Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

26mOdysseus: The Wanderer's Curse Part 1 of 2 Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

26mHecuba and Hector: Mother and Son Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

25mBriseis: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology, Part 2 of 2 Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

Part two continues this exploration of Briseis in Achilles' life, examining Achilles' response to Agamemnon's bribery and Briseis' laments for Patrokles and Achilles, for a glimpse of an endearing portrait of one of the most famous Iliadic heroines.

24mHecuba: Queen of Troy Bonus Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

24mBriseis: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology, Part 1 of 2 Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

24mHecuba and Leda: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

An exploration of two queens, Hecuba and Leda, opposing matriarchs of Greek mythology's most prestigious royal families, who have more in common than not.

21mThe Timeline of Helen of Sparta Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

18mOdysseus: The Wanderer's Curse Part 2 of 2 Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

Part two follows Odysseus from Calypso's island through the Underworld to a violent return to Ithaca after twenty years of war and wandering, with encounters with Achilles, Agamemnon and the dead raising survivor's guilt.

18mOdysseus: Trickster King Part 2 of 2 Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

Part two of this exploration of Odysseus, King of Ithaka, turns to his darker side and to how the Trojan Horse became the culmination of his skillset and cunning.

15mClytemnestra: Wonder Women of Greek Mythology Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

14mThe Timeline of the First Trojan War Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

The final episode in this timeline series covers the generation of the First Trojan War, including Herakles and Hesione, King Laomedon, and Podarces, later Priam, and ties these events chronologically to the second, more popular Trojan War.

12mThe Timeline of Trojan War Events Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

Greek Life, Thought and the Wider World across the centuries · 9

1h 46mThe Hero and The Man: An Interview with C. B. Robertson Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

With Christopher Robertson

Christopher Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man and creator of the course Understanding Homer, discusses Homeric archetypes and the legacy of Achilles and Odysseus: why have these stories survived nearly three thousand years?

1h 01mEpic Women of Homer: An Interview with Dr. Eirene Allen Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

With Eirene Allen

Classicist Dr. Eirene Allen discusses her book The Epic Women of Homer and the forms of power Homer gives women including Penelope, Helen, Andromache and Briseis: have modern readers simply overlooked how they wield it?

53mI, Medusa: An Interview with Ayana Gray Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

With Ayana Gray

49mThis Immortal Heart: An Interview with Jennifer Saint Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

With Jennifer Saint

NYT bestselling author Jennifer Saint, known for Ariadne, Elektra, Atalanta, and Hera, discusses her novel This Immortal Heart, a retelling of the romance between Aphrodite and Ares, and the challenge of reimagining one of mythology's most misunderstood deities.

41mPenelope's Bones: An Interview with Emily Hauser Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

With Emily Hauser

Dr. Emily Hauser discusses her non-fiction book Penelope's Bones in an episode exploring Bronze Age women, and how archaeology and cutting-edge science have helped shed new light on the women of the ancient past.

41mMedusa: An Interview with Julie Berry Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

With Julie Berry

NYT bestselling author Julie Berry discusses her book If Looks Could Kill and what Medusa means in the modern era, and how Medusa's story still shapes power, rage, and transformation today.

38mMedium Rare: An interview with A. Natasha Joukovsky Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

With Natasha Joukovsky

22mAchilles: Mother and Commander, Part 1 of 2 Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

Part one explores Dr. Casey Due Hackney's essay on the mother bird simile applied to Achilles, alongside Dr. Jonathan Shay's book Achilles in Vietnam, and discusses the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus.

15mAchilles: Mother and Commander, Part 2 of 2 Greek Mythology RetoldPodcast

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