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Muses of Mythology
Join two siblings on an exciting journey as they dive into ancient myths and uncover how these tales shaped modern pop culture, all while reading Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians. New episodes every other Tuesday!
Muses of Mythology
Story 118: River, Baboon, and Vulture, Too
“Pigeons; the vultures of the bird world.”
PODCAST CHALLENGE: Can two siblings discuss three gods (Hapi, Babi, and Nekhbet) in under 30 minutes?
Other topics include justice for vultures, Babi not being able to keep his mouth shut, a Smartt family story about a primate at the zoo, the hosts’ top rivers, a reminder that Nephtys is NOT a water goddess, Rick Riordan making another odd choice, and Darien still being unable to consistently pronounce “Thoth.”
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, animal attacks, and sexual intercourse.
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About Us
Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.
Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka
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