EP 60: Thebes, The City That Gods & Heroes Forsook

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Garner's Greek Mythology

Patrick Garner

69 episodes

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Send us a text The hero of the Odyssey and the Trojan War has to navigate treacherous waters and deities on his 10-year journey home. We join Odysseus for part of it. Meet Circe, the Sirens, and the sea monsters that slow his passage. If the trip had been ranked on a travel website, it would have gotten a negative rating. Support the show Tweet me comments at @Garner_images, or email any episode suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com

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EP 60: Thebes, The City That Gods & Heroes Forsook

Garner's Greek Mythology

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1 year ago

EP 60: Thebes, The City That Gods & Heroes Forsook

Send us a textEP 60: Thebes, The City That Gods & Heroes Forsook Of all the Greek city-states,Thebes was the one most soaked in blood and ancient curses. There, the hero Heracles had killed his wife and children. There, the god Dionysus punished the city’s king. There too the infamous Oedipus played out his grim fate. These events defined the city’s past. Then in 335 BC, Alexander the Great surrounded Thebes and brought it to its final end.If you love this podcast, you'll also e...