You'd be hard pressed to find someone in today's era who isn't at least familiar with the name Oedipus, from the famous complex pioneered by Freud to Sophocles' hauntingly tragic playwright "Oedipus Rex." In this episode we take you on the journey of Oedipus' life, from the height to the destruction of a man who dared to believe he knew more than the gods.

Oedipus Rex his mother

Greek Myths are arguably the most influential stories ever told, with their influences seen everywhere today. From the iconic Medusa logo (Versace) to the Nike Wings of Vicotry (Nike). But what about the Greek Myths has set it apart from the others? In a world in which Olympians are petty, vain, short-tempered, and even roguish, it's hard to understand what makes it have such a lasting impression. Our podcast focuses on how unfortunate the Greeks were when they garnered the attention of an Olympian, and how drastically their lives were altered.

It‘a best not to garner the attention of the deathless Olympians.

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Greek Myths are arguably the most influential stories ever told, with their influences seen everywhere today. From the iconic Medusa logo (Versace) to the Nike Wings of Vicotry (Nike). But what about the Greek Myths has set it apart from the others? In a world in which Olympians are petty, vain, short-tempered, and even roguish, it's hard to understand what makes it have such a lasting impression. Our podcast focuses on how unfortunate the Greeks were when they garnered the attention of an Olympian, and how drastically their lives were altered. It‘a best not to garner the attention of the deathless Olympians.

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