In this episode, we discuss the basic idea of what a myth is—or at least what a *Greek* myth is—and what the content of myths were. We also take a look at the importance of oral tradition and, later, the emergence of writing as a way of preserving the stories of the Greeks and Romans. We then talk about one of the most important aspects of myth, its flexibility and the ability for storytellers to modify the story to suit a particular occasion. Finally, we think about how time worked, not only in the mythical storyworld, but also how reckoning time works as well (we cross the dreaded AD/BC line!)

Written, Produced and Directs by Prof. R. Scott Smith. Music by Jared Sims.

Written and Produced By: R. Scott Smith

Sound Engineer: Samantha Coetzee

Voice Actors: A. J. O’Neil and Julia Sommer

Music (by permission): Jared Sims

Narrated by R. Scott Smith, Written by Kennis Barker

Our second episode, prompted by the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic. Fundamental question: should the old sacrifice themselves for the young?

Credits:

Written and Narrated: Dr. R. Scott Smith

Voice Actors: A.J. O’Neill and Julia Sommer

Sound Engineer: Samantha Coetzee

Theme Music: Brooklyn Tea by Jared Sims

Our first podcast, prompted by the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Credits:

Written and Narrated: Dr. R. Scott Smith

Voice Actors: A.J. O’Neill and Julia Sommer

Sound Engineer: Samantha Coetzee

Theme Music: Brooklyn Tea by Jared Sims