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Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean

Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean

By: Liv Albert
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The most entertaining and enraging stories from 'Classical' mythology (and, often, ancient history of the wider Mediterranean!) told casually, contemporarily, and (more often than not) sarcastically. The world of Greek mythology and the history of the wider ancient Mediterranean is full of wonder, horror, and utter hilarity. These myths and stories are timeless for a reason, they're just as relevant today as they were 2500+ years ago. With over 700 episodes and counting, we dive deep into the realm of gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between.


Regular episodes every Tuesday, conversations with authors and scholars or readings of ancient epics every Friday. LTAMB: The Oracle Edition has ad-free episodes and so much more. Learn more about the podcast, and Liv's work, including her book Greek Mythology: the Gods, Goddess, and Heroes Handbook at mythsbaby.com.

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Episodes
  • Conversations: Why is Being 'Complicated' a Bad Thing? Translating Homer w/ Emily Wilson

    Conversations: Why is Being 'Complicated' a Bad Thing? Translating Homer w/ Emily Wilson
    Mar 27 2026

    Liv and Michaela speak with THE Emily Wilson about her new book, Crossing Wine Dark Seas, and the wide, wondrous world of translating Homer today. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby. Enter our podcast guest form if you'd like to be on the show as a conversation guest!

    CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide direct warnings when there is reference to anything with overtly traumatic themes but be aware that Greek mythology regularly features assault, death, and many other potentially triggering events.

    Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions.

    Learn more about Liv's next group trip, this time following along with Ariadne's escape from Theseus. Pre-order Liv's new book, The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby.

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • All Day Every Day, Therapist, Mother, Maid; a History of Women’s Labour

    All Day Every Day, Therapist, Mother, Maid; a History of Women’s Labour
    Mar 24 2026

    A (brief) history of women's labour, from myth to etymology to the modern mess. Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby. Enter our podcast guest form if you'd like to be on the show as a conversation guest!

    CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide direct warnings when there is reference to anything with overtly traumatic themes but be aware that Greek mythology regularly features assault, death, and many other potentially triggering events.

    Sources: Paris Paloma's song, Labour. Theoi.com's entries on Nymphs and Pandora; and Perseus.tufts.edu, Logeion.uchicago.edu, etymonline.com and wiktionary.com for various Greek and English definitions, etymologies, etc.

    Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions.

    Learn more about Liv's next group trip, this time following along with Ariadne's escape from Theseus. Pre-order Liv's new book, The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby.

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    50 mins
  • Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Book 4

    Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Book 4
    Mar 20 2026

    Liv reads Book 4 of Homer's Odyssey, translated by Ian Johnston. This modern translation is used with immense gratitude to translator Ian Johnston and Vancouver Island University. Submit questions and prompts for future Odyssey readings at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby

    CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide direct warnings when there is reference to anything with overtly traumatic themes but be aware that Greek mythology regularly features assault, death, and many other potentially triggering events.

    This is not a standard narrative story episode, it's a reading of an ancient source, audiobook style. For regular episodes look for any that don't have "Liv Reads..." in the title!

    Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions.

    Learn more about Liv's next group trip, this time following along with Ariadne's escape from Theseus. Pre-order Liv's new book, The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 29 mins

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Fantastic, love to listen often. Gave me a much better understanding of Greek mythology. I enjoy the host and her perspective on the obvious sexism of Greek myth.

Long time listener

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myths baby is like ancient soap operas. 10/10 I love it so much. currently binging it. she makes it so fun!

so fun!!!

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So much work went into creating this! Thank you. I appreciated every minute of it!

Brilliant!

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I listened to one of your newer stories and ended up going all the way back to the beginning to hear them all love the stories and you

hooked

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Liv tells the tales of Greek mythology in a way that's fun, engaging and easy to understand even when some are so convoluted and confusing. She also makes amazing commentary and parallels to modern day issues and trends in a way that is refreshing. 10/10

Amazing and Engaging

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