So Chronos is the god of like time.ĪM: Oh, interesting. The Titans are like big gods basically who like control big aspects. So like, anything they don't understand they're like that's a god of the ocean or the sky or the earth or the wind or. so, the Greeks personify basically everything. JS: Because they're all like, basically brothers and sisters or children of those brothers and sisters.ĪM: So where, where do these come from? What were they made out of? Greek mythology, Greek gods are all related in some way. But basically, what you need to know is all the important Greeks are related in some way. That's pretty much what I'm coming herewith.

Apollo has wings on his feet or something. There's different gods of various things. He’s not really.ĪM: Well,l that's all I know about the Greeks. You just have James Woods yelling and turning… fiery. they did weird stuff.ĪM: I mean, all I really know is that the urns and the pottery and the statues that I’ve seen in the museums.ĪM: I don't think I see all of that stuff in popular culture, and I mean, the Hercules movie, things didn’t really get that weird there. JS: Marrying people, raping swans, like that kind of thing. Like, they're off like, you know? Having sex with their sisters. JS: The Greeks did a lot of like, weird stuff. We also have a Patreon page where you can sign up for exclusive behind the scenes photos, audio extras, blooper reels and beautiful recipe cards with custom drink and snack pairings to go along with each show.ĪM: This week's drink features pomegranates, very on-brand, Jules. Please subscribe to Spirits in iTunes or your preferred podcast app and follow us on social media And leave us a review if you're so inclined. JS: You'll have to listen to find out why the Greeks were the OG dog namers.ĪM: We hope you like what you hear. Episode 1 starts on familiar ground with an Ancient Greek myth that you may have encountered before- the story of Persephone and Hades.ĪM: Don't forget the faithful pomegranate and Spot. JS: Anyway, we're really excited to get started. I'll be learning along with you, the listener, in each episode asking questions and providing verbal emoji as we go. I'm Amanda, the mythology layperson in this duo. JS: And you're my person for literary trivia.ĪM: Aww! Well, thanks. All of it fascinates me and especially what these stories say about those of us who keep telling them, those who keep the myths alive.ĪM: Julia should be everybody's phone-a-friend for mythology and history questions. Urban legends, community myths, X Files kind of things. Spirits was born out of my lifelong love for mythology from my elementary school library all the way to university history and religious studies departments.ĪM: You’re deeply into internet things too though. We're your hosts, two friends, who are internet people and deeply bookish history nerds. JS: And have we mentioned we're pretty funny?ĪM: I hope so. JS: Every episode we will mix a cocktail or uncork a bottle and discuss a new myth from somewhere in the world.ĪM: You'll hear our take on familiar figures from Greek, Norse and Egyptian traditions and learn something new about the urban legends of Florida, London, New Jersey and more. AM: Welcome to Spirits a drunken dive into myths and legends.

Persephone and hades child