in this episode, i talk about the story of cupid and psyche. this is probably one of my favorites.also some further information...here's the short story:https://dakshagiakris.medium.com/the-headstone-e5fa7a0664bbhere's my podcast:the musin

the labyrinth of the minotaur *the bestiality is off the charts*

Jan 18th, 2022 16m 11s

in this episode, i talk about the labyrinth of the minotaur. this story is weird as hell.also some further information...here's the short story:https://dakshagiakris.medium.com/the-headstone-e5fa7a0664bbhere's my podcast:the musings of a r

the princess of bekhten *i tried my best to pronounce the names*

Jan 13th, 2022 5m 37s

in this episode, i talk about the princess of bekhten. this is probably my shortest episode, but next week, i'm talking about the labyrinth, so look forward to that.also some further information...here's the short story:https://dakshagiakris

the story of shiva and sati *it's cute until it's not*

Dec 28th, 2021 11m 38s

in this episode, i talk about the story of shiva and sati, how their union came to be, and their downfall. this story is again one that i grew up with, so it's very close to my heart <3also some further information...here's the short story:h

the dashavatarm *the incarnations of vishnu*

Dec 21st, 2021 35m 48s

in this episode, i talk about the Dashavataram, specifically six incarnations of Lord Vishnu. these stories are dear to my heart, as i grew up with them. i did my best to paraphrase the stories, and my main source was the recollections of my gr

the "jenny jones" case *the murder of scott amedure*

Dec 8th, 2021 23m 19s

in this episode, i talk about the "jenny jones" case that happened in 1995. a lot of information for this episode was supplied by the inaugural episode of Trial by Media, a show on Netflix.also some further information...here's the short stor

isis, osiris, and set *keeping up with the egyptians*

Feb 23rd, 2021 9m 51s

in this episode, i talk about the biggest family feud in egyptian mythology (debatable). not only were they all related, they all married and then tried to kill each other. SOMEBODY WAS DISMEMBERED. anyways, beware of gilded sarcophagi, boat ra

adonis *the prettiest man ever*

Feb 9th, 2021 9m 56s

in this episode, i talk about greek mythology's pretty boy, adonis. everyone loved this guy, and we're going to talk about it. beware of giant boars, feuding moms, and jealous gods (what's new).also some further information...Pervis Payne, an

the girl with the rose red slippers *a cinderella story*

Feb 2nd, 2021 9m 56s

in this episode, i finally talk about a story that isn't rooted in greek mythology. today, i talk about the egyptian version of cinderella. my narration is a bit all over the place, so i apologize. beware of eagles, SLAVERY, and royal decrees.

the greek gods were petty

Jan 26th, 2021 10m 18s

in this episode, i talk about a few instances of where the gods got in a sibling fight. and by a few, i mean one story and a bunch of instances where hera killed people. fun. beware of the floods, olive branches, and animal transformations.als

the trojan war *my favorite war... that sounds weird*

Jan 19th, 2021 34m 27s

in this episode, i talk about the trojan war. it's hard to decide who you're supposed to root for because both sides do some pretty messed up stuff. beware of the storms at sea, the messy relationships, and the unrequited loves.also some furth

the ken and barbie killers pt 2 *it gets sadder*

Jan 12th, 2021 26m 40s

in this episode, i continue the story of the horrific murders of the ken and barbie killers, paul bernardo and karla homolka. i continue to get grossed out that such people exist, and my heart hurts now. beware of manipulative scumbags, electri

the ken and barbie killers pt 1 *my blood is boiling*

Jan 5th, 2021 23m 40s

in this episode, i talk about paul bernardo and karla homolka, who raped and killed young girls together. this story makes me conflicted as i don't know if karla is just as twisted or a victim of circumstance, but you guys can figure that out

perseus and medusa

Dec 30th, 2020 15m 20s

in this episode, i talk about the story of perseus and medusa. this story has contests, prophecies, and bad hair care. beware of snakes, discus throwing, and shafts of light.also some further information...Dustin Higgs was sentenced to the de

the trials of odysseus *as told by the odyssey*

Dec 16th, 2020 22m 17s

in this episode, i talk about one of my favorite stories in greek mythology, the odyssey. this story has love, monsters, betrayal, and best of all, killing people. beware of the ship sinking whirlpools, the manipulative lotus eaters, and poseid

prometheus and epimethus *the nicest titans*

Dec 9th, 2020 9m 52s

In this episode, I talk about the unfortunate fate of Prometheus and how Zeus hated him. I figured out that Zeus also doesn't know how to NOT punish man. Beware of fire, bones, and eagles. The last one is the most important.

hercules and the 12 tasks pt. 2 *the actual tasks*

Dec 2nd, 2020 32m 22s

In this episode, I end the story of Hercules by talking about the actual 12 tasks. Again- I cannot reiterate this enough- this man COULD NOT catch a break. Beware of the flesh eating horses, the killer Amazonians, and Hera again. Just beware He

hercules and the 12 tasks pt. 1 *the guy couldn't catch a break*

Nov 11th, 2020 15m 55s

In this episode, I start the story of Hercules, one of the most well known Greek heroes. The poor guy just couldn't catch a break. Beware of the baby-killing vipers, the towering Minyans, and Hera. Just beware Hera.

west memphis three pt 2 *the trial and the aftermath*

Nov 4th, 2020 49m 42s

My audio conked out in the last half but that's okay. In this episode, I explain the trial and the proceedings to get the three out of jail. This episode is way longer but that's because the trial itself was so weird that I felt I needed to exp

the west memphis three pt 1 *the triple homicide that rocked the legal system*

Oct 28th, 2020 29m 36s

In this episode, I talk about the West Memphis Three, a triple homicide that landed three innocent teens in jail. I get pretty agitated for good reason. Beware of the horrible interrogation techniques, the gothic teens, and the uber religious t

oedipus *the weirdest family ever*

Oct 22nd, 2020 12m 56s

In this episode, I talk about Oedipus and the weird family dynamic that follows him. I shudder in disgust a few times, but other than that, I'm unfazed. Beware of the patricide, incest, and golden pins.

the sisters of greek mythology *the tamer versions of the olympians*

Oct 15th, 2020 13m 21s

Sorry the episode was late!! In this episode, I talk about 4 sets of sisters within Greek Mythology who each have a certain role and contribution to the flow of time and fate. We go to every end of the spectrum from hippie vibes to bloodthirsty

the first hermaphrodite *hermaphroditus*

Oct 7th, 2020 8m 8s

In this episode, I retell the story of Hermaphroditus. I would like to add a warning that I do discuss sexual assault as it is brought up in the story, so if that triggers you, please wait until next week's episode. Beware of the pervy nymphs,

pan and syrinx *the misunderstood goatman*

Sep 30th, 2020 7m 25s

In this episode, I talk about a love story that wasn't included in the doomed love stories episodes. This story is just sad. Beware of the pan flutes, goat legs, and scared wood nymphs.

doomed love stories in greek mythology pt. 2

Sep 24th, 2020 15m 44s

In this episode, I continue with 4 more stories of Greek couples who met a tragic end. I sound very detached from the stories, but when I was researching these, it hurt. Beware of the treks into the Underworld, falling stone disks, and misleadi