Greek Mythology Retold

About Greek Mythology Retold

Hosted by author and historian Janell Rhiannon, Greek Mythology Retold explores the myths and legends connected to the Trojan War, from the rise of Helen and Achilles to the long homecoming of Odysseus. Through historical analysis, character studies, source discussions, and conversations with authors and scholars, the podcast examines the people behind the legends and the stories that continue to captivate readers thousands of years later. Whether you're interested in Homer, Greek myth retellings, or the history behind the epics, you'll find a seat at the table. Welcome, Myrmidons! Discover more about Janell Rhiannon and the Homeric Chronicles (https://www.janellrhiannon.com) WikiHow Expert Contributor (https://www.wikihow.com/Author/Janell-Rhiannon)

Publisher

Janell Rhiannon

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

22 Apr 2018

Latest episode

14 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

10 of 30 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   14 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Epic Women of Homer: An Interview with Dr. Eirene Allen

   Host Janell Rhiannon interviews classicist and author Dr. Eirene Allen about the powerful female figures in Homer's epics and their often-overlooked influence.

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   11 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Hero and The Man: An Interview with C. B. Robertson

   Host [Host Name] interviews author Christopher Robertson about Homeric epics, exploring timeless heroism and the enduring lessons of ancient Greek stories for modern humanity.

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   7 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   This Immortal Heart: An Interview with Jennifer Saint

   Host interviews New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Saint about her novel "This Immortal Heart," exploring Aphrodite and Ares' romance and the enduring power of Greek myths.

Inside a recent episode

Epic Women of Homer: An Interview with Dr. Eirene Allen

Published 14 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] But actually, they're both the top. There's the heroine's fame and the hero's fame. And they're perfectly symmetrical. You said you have a section in your introduction where you kind of break down some words. And I was particularly blown away because, again, you fall into the language. And this goes to this speaks to like translations and why. Like for me, I'll read a lot of translations. And I know right now there's a lot of commentary about translations in the Greek myth space. But you broke down the word. You broke down the word. Is it histos? Is that histos? And so could you walk us through what that means, why it was difficult to translate, and then how Homer would have looked at it and how that root word then connects Odysseus and Penelope, as you're saying, at an equal level, not one's better than the other, but gave us that balance through the language. […]

Who has been a guest on Greek Mythology Retold

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• Eirene Allen
• Christopher Robertson
• Jennifer Saint
• Natasha Joukovsky
• Ayana Gray

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

143 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

50 ratings

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