In this fun bonus episode, Shruti and Neha dive into everything mythology-related, including: what are myths? Why are Greek mythology retellings so popular, and is that problematic? Does mythology still exist today?

We talk about all this and more, referencing The Hero's Journey, Joseph Campbell, and world mythologies.

*Spoilers for American Gods between 20:50-21:10

Books Mentioned:

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling

American Gods by Neil Gaiman

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood

Circe by Madeline Miller

Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati

Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel

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