Tales of Olympus

What would the world of Greek mythology feel like… if absolutely nothing was going wrong? 🌙

No monsters. No impossible quests. No gods starting a ten-year war. Tonight, we’re slowing things down.

Join Ariel for exactly 15 minutes of peaceful Greek mythology as we drift across the calm Aegean Sea, wander through a quiet ancient Greek town, step into a sacred grove, look up at the myths hidden among the stars, and finally climb toward Mount Olympus after dark.

Along the way, we’ll encounter Poseidon’s peaceful seas, Hestia’s glowing hearth, nymphs hidden throughout the natural world, constellations filled with ancient stories, and—for once—a completely quiet Olympus.

Get comfortable, turn down the lights, close your eyes, and let Greek mythology carry you toward sleep.

And yes. Somehow, this episode ended at EXACTLY 15:00. 🌙

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Host: Ariel I Gou, age 12
Podcast: Tales of Olympus
Email: [email protected]
Official YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd
Official Website: https://aigtalesofolympus.firstory.cc/
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It’s FINALLY here. 🏛️🌑

After being postponed for a life update, the Taipei English speech contest, current events, and then a certain host turning TWELVE… we are finally descending into the ROMAN UNDERWORLD!

But was the Roman afterlife really just the Greek Underworld with everyone’s names translated into Latin?

Not exactly.

In this episode of Tales of Olympus, Ariel follows the legendary Trojan hero Aeneas into the realm of the dead as he searches for his father, Anchises. Guided by the mysterious Cumaean Sibyl and carrying the Golden Bough, Aeneas crosses paths with Charon, Cerberus, the tragic Queen Dido, the horrors of Tartarus, the paradise of Elysium, and the strange waters of Lethe.

And then things get even bigger—because deep within the Underworld, Aeneas is shown something no living Roman has seen yet:

the future of Rome itself.

We’ll also explore how Roman beliefs about death differed from Greek mythology, meet spirits like the Manes, Lares, and Lemures!

Grab your Golden Bough.

Keep a coin ready for Charon.

And whatever you do…

don’t wake Cerberus.

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Host: Ariel I Gou, age 12
Podcast: Tales of Olympus
Email: [email protected]
Official YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd
Official Website: https://aigtalesofolympus.firstory.cc
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I’M TWELVE!!! 🎂

Yep. Somehow, I have officially survived 12 entire years on planet Earth.

So obviously, for my birthday, I postponed the Roman Underworld and decided to talk about a subject even more important than Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, the Trojan War, and the Oracle of Delphi:

ME.

In this birthday special, we’re diving into the Ariel lore—why I’m apparently physically incapable of casually liking anything, what 11-year-old me actually did with her life, which Greek gods probably make up my personality, and what I’m planning (or at least attempting 😅) for Year 12.

I’m also teasing some of the things I’ve been working on, including Apps, YouTube, music, and a few projects that I am absolutely NOT telling you about yet. 👀

But most importantly, this episode is a giant thank-you to everyone who has listened to Tales of Olympus and somehow decided to stick around for the mythology, Percy Jackson references, terrible Zeus decisions, random life updates, and everything else this podcast has become.

Twelve-year-old Ariel is officially here.

Tales of Olympus isn’t going anywhere.

And yes—the Roman Underworld is still coming.

Sorry, Charon.

Happy birthday to me! 🎂🏛️

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Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11)
Podcast: Tales of Olympus
Email: @[email protected]
Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd
Official Website: https://aigtalesofolympus.firstory.cc
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Sooo… this was supposed to be a life update. Somehow, we ended up talking about Greek mythology, being yourself, the future of Taipei, ancient prophecies, ocean currents, and why an Oracle telling you to “take the MRT” would actually be incredibly unhelpful. Totally normal episode. want you to be. So in this slightly chaotic 14-minute rant, we're talking about finding your own voice, living your own style, why being eleven doesn't mean it's too early to care about the future, what ancient Greek prophecies have to do with modern life, and how one voice can travel from Taipei, to Taiwan, to the world. A Taipei of the World. 🌏 Oh—and somehow ocean currents get involved. Don't ask. Just listen. 🌊 Live your own life. Tell your own story. And most importantly—live your own style.
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Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11)

Podcast: Tales of Olympus

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Grab your blue soda and strap on your celestial bronze armor—we’re heading back to Long Island! In this episode of Tales of Olympus, 11-year-old mythology expert Ariel I Gou breaks down the massive announcement shaking the Riordanverse: Rick Riordan and Annabelle Oh’s brand-new book, The Wild Zone!
What happens when Clarisse La Rue dumps a squad of new demigods into Camp Half-Blood’s deepest, most forbidden forest for a midnight survival race? We dive into Cabin Five’s wildest traditions, meet Ares daughter Katie Kim and her squad (the Wild Omada), and pinpoint exactly where this eerie autumn mystery fits into the original Percy Jackson timeline. Plus, stick around for massive rumblings about The Kane Chronicles potentially heading to TV!!!
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Podcast: Tales of Olympus

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Grab your blue cookies and favorite ice cream bowl, demigods! 🍨 In this episode of Tales of Olympus, 11-year-old host Ariel I Gou dives deep into the realm of Erebos to tackle the messiest, most dramatic relationship scandal in ancient Greek mythology: The Tale of Minthe! 🌿
Before mint was your favorite scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream or a garden garnish, it was an Underworld Naiad nymph who caught the eye of Hades, Lord of the Dead. But what happens when you bring water nymph arrogance to a showdown with the Queen of the Underworld? (Spoiler alert: Persephone’s golden sandals show absolutely NO mercy!)
Join Ariel as she unpacks:

• 💧 The Emo River of Wailing: Meet the River Cocytus and its resident drama queen nymph.
• 👠 The Ultimate Stomp-Down: Why running your mouth to the Dread Goddess Persephone will literally get you pulverized into garden herbs.
• 🕵️‍♀️ The Big Mythological Cold Case: Did Hades actually cheat on Persephone, or was Minthe just a bitter ex who couldn't let go?

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• Podcast: Tales of Olympus
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• Email: [email protected]
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Grab your Camp Half-Blood hoodies and blue cookies, demigods. In this episode of Tales of Olympus, 11-year-old host Ariel I Gou unpacks one of the most brilliant triumphs—and devastating heartbreaks—in all of Greek mythology: the story of Oedipus and the Sphinx.
On the jagged cliffs of Thebes, an exiled prince outsmarts a winged monster with a single word, saving a doomed kingdom and earning a golden crown. But behind his greatest victory lies an inescapable shadow. Journey through the painful twists of Oedipus’s past—from an abandoned infant with scarred feet to a desperate wanderer fleeing a cursed prophecy, only to walk straight into its trap.
We follow the fateful crossroads, the truth that tore a royal family apart, and how this ancient tragedy inspired Sigmund Freud's famous "Oedipus Complex." Finally, stick around for our rapid-fire Myth vs. History bonus round to uncover the real archaeology of Bronze-Age Thebes and the origins of the deadly Greek Sphinx!

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Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11)

Podcast: Tales of Olympus

Email: @[email protected]

Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd

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After a successful new week at sixth grade, Ariel kicks open the gateway to one of ancient Rome's most unique, purely Roman deities: Janus, the two-faced god of doors, gates, transitions, and beginnings!
Did you know this maze-dwelling Battle of the Labyrinth troublemaker was worshipped before even Jupiter? Join 11-year-old mythology expert Ariel I Gou as she breaks down how one ancient god gave us the month of January, controlled the divine Wi-Fi of Roman prayers, and watched both the past and the future at once. Plus, discover the jaw-dropping secret of the Temple of Janus—where massive bronze doors were thrown open during war and locked tight during peace—and don't miss our "Myth vs. History" lightning round uncovering real ancient Roman coins and four-way stone arches!

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Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11)

Podcast: Tales of Olympus

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Can you believe it, demigods?! Tales of Olympus has officially blasted past 100 countries listening! 🎉 To celebrate this mind-blowing milestone—and cope with the absolute reality check that 6th grade starts tomorrow in our gifted classroom—Ariel takes a trip down memory lane. Tune in for a super cozy, slightly cringey, and deeply heartwarming reaction to Episode 1 and our 1-year anniversary special, plus a massive thank-you to the best community in the entire universe. Grab your blue cookies and join the celebration!

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Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11)

Podcast: Tales of Olympus

Email: @[email protected]

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Hold onto your wands, because Tales of Olympus is taking a massive detour from Mount Olympus all the way to the banks of the Nile! In this epic special episode, 11-year-old mythology host Ariel breaks down the wildest, most dramatic family feud in history: The Egyptian Pantheon.
Inside this episode:

• The Kane Chronicles Primer (No Spoilers!): How Egyptian magic actually works in Rick Riordan's world (hint: gods as cosmic roommates!).
• The Golden Coffin Betrayal: Why you should never climb into shiny wooden boxes at your evil brother’s dinner party.
• The Stone Boat Showdown: Horus vs. Set in the pettiest, most chaotic race for the pharaoh's throne ever recorded.
• Brain Hooks & Laser Cats: Wild, hilarious ancient Egyptian secrets you won't believe are real!
• Bonus Myth vs. History: The secret math hidden inside the Eye of Horus and the truth behind mummification science.

🎉 HUGE MILESTONE SPECIAL Episode coming out Next Week!!!

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Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11)

Podcast: Tales of Olympus

Email: @[email protected]

Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd

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