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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: Cleopatra Selene. . .A Queen her Mother Would Be Proud Of w/ Jane Draycott

    Conversations: Cleopatra Selene. . .A Queen her Mother Would Be Proud Of w/ Jane Draycott
    Dec 12 2025

    Liv speaks with Jane Draycott again this week about her book Cleopatra's Daughter: Egyptian Princess, Roman Prisoner, African Queen. Jane Draycott is an amazing scholar who has done phenomenal work on Roman women who often are left without a voice or are given a much lesser reputation than they deserve. Cleopatra Selene is a delightful character to give to the world, and to share her life with the rest of the world.


    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


    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.

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • The Worst Friendship Breakup of All Time (The Wars of the Diadochi and the Hellenistic Period)

    The Worst Friendship Breakup of All Time (The Wars of the Diadochi and the Hellenistic Period)
    Dec 9 2025

    We are back with the Wars of the Diadochi and finally Ptolemy gets his proper introduction. Join me today to see what goes on after the Lamian War, see who takes what sides, and who does or does not die.


    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

    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: The Library by Diodorus of Sicily translated by Robin Waterfield, Alexander's Heirs: the age of the successors by Edward Anson.


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

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    35 mins
  • Conversations: The Empire is Back. . .and This Episode is the Seleucids w/ Dr. Talia Prussin

    Conversations: The Empire is Back. . .and This Episode is the Seleucids w/ Dr. Talia Prussin
    Dec 5 2025

    Liv and Michaela speak with Dr. Talia Prussin about the Seleucid empire and the Hellenistic Period generally. Much shenanigans went down, and many discussions on which little guy is everyone's favourite.


    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


    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.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
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I originally found and listened to this podcast on Spotify but am going for a reposted since finding it here on audible. Liv is Amazingly knowledgeable, funny and a great story teller. I highly recommend to anyone with even the slightest interest in Greek Mythology!

Liv is the best and I love this podcast!

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