Content Warning: sexual assault, rape, abuse of power, racism.

It’s Medusa! The Gorgon, the Myth, and the Legend herself. Most of what we know about her comes through stories steeped in several layers of patriarchy. Join Dr. Caitlinn Curry and Dr. Randall Ulyate as they peel away those layers to reveal the true Gorgon.

Check out extended mythology discussion on Medusa on Happy Hour with Fernweh Collective.

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Bibliography:

Shield of Heracles.

Hesiod. Theogony.

Lesser, Elizabeth. Cassandra Speaks. Harper, 2020.

Mandelbaum, Allen, translator. The Metamorphoses of Ovid. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1993.

Content Warning: murder, death

Orpheus and Eurydice- or as Kaos calls her, Riddy. Come along with us as we join Orpheus and Eurydice on their journey to the underworld. In this episode, we explore the source myth and chat with fellow mythologist and author Dr. Deb Crossland. Learn more about Deb and her book, The Quiet Part Out Loud, a modern YA re-telling of Orpheus and Eurydice.

Check out extended mythology discussions on Happy Hour with Fernweh Collective.

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Bibliography:

Mandelbaum, Allen, translator. The Metamorphoses of Ovid. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1993.

Content Warning: sexual assault, rape, incest, abuse of power, marriage and family abuse, murder.

Here’s Hera! An often villainous and wildly understood and under-appreciated character, Dr. Caitlinn Curry and Dr. Randall Ulyate dive into women in mythology, their portrayal, and what it takes to break the cycle of abuse and work toward healing in community.

Check out extended mythology discussions on Happy Hour with Fernweh Collective.

Have questions or comments? Visit us our website, follow us on instagram and TikTok, or reach out to us via email at [email protected]

Bibliography:

Bierlein, J.F. Parallel Myths. Ballantine Books, 1994.

Boycott, Jason. Lust, Chaos, War, Fate: Timeless Tales from the Ancients- Greek Mythology. Zephyros Publishing, 2016.

Graves, Robert. The Greek Myths: Volumes 1 and 2. Penguin, 1955. 

Mandelbaum, Allen, translator. The Metamorphoses of Ovid. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1993.

Content Warning: sexual assault, rape, abuse of power, infanticide, murder.

It’s Zeus—the king of the gods on Mt. Olympus. Fair warning— we effing hate Zeus. Join Dr. Caitlinn Curry and Dr. Randall Ulyate as they explore his behavior in Greek Mythology and his portrayal by Jeff Goldblum in Kaos.

Check out extended mythology discussions on Happy Hour with Fernweh Collective.

Have questions or comments? Visit us our website, follow us on instagram and TikTok, or reach out to us via email at [email protected]

Bibliography:

Bierlein, J.F. Parallel Myths. Ballantine Books, 1994.

Boycott, Jason. Lust, Chaos, War, Fate: Timeless Tales from the Ancients- Greek Mythology. Zephyros Publishing, 2016.

Graves, Robert. The Greek Myths: Volumes 1 and 2. Penguin, 1955. 

Mandelbaum, Allen, translator. The Metamorphoses of Ovid. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1993.

Content warning: This episode contains frank discussions on sexuality, gender, sexual assault, and death.

Meet Dionysus, the Greek god of theater, wine, and religious ecstasy! This week, Dr. Randall Ulyate and Dr. Caitlinn Curry chat about their favorite god of pleasure and the stories told about him over the ages.

FAQs

I haven’t watched Kaos. Can I still listen?

Of course! We will discuss the portrayal of the character or story both in Ancient mythology and in Kaos on Netflix, and we do our very best not to give away any spoilers. If we get close to a spoiler, we will always announce it first.

I don’t know anything about Greek mythology! Can I still listen?

Of course! The Mything Link is designed to appeal to mythology buffs and total novices! We define our terms, laugh a lot, and are always open to questions and feedback to improve the accessibility of our show. Feel free to reach out to us!

Bibliography

The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Directed by Jim Sharman, performances by Tim Curry, Richard O’Brien, Susan Sarandon, and Barry Bostwick, 20th Century Fox, 1975.

Bierlein, J.F. Parallel Myths. Ballantine Books, 1994.

Boycott, Jason. Lust, Chaos, War, Fate: Timeless Tales from the Ancients- Greek Mythology. Zephyros Publishing, 2016.

Burn, Lucilla. Greek Myths. Trustees of the British Museum, The Bath Press, 1990.

Bulfinch, Thomas. Bulfinch’s Greek and Roman Mythology: The Age of Fable. Dover Publications, 2000.

Campbell, Joseph. Goddesses: Mysteries of the Feminine Divine. Novato, California, New World Library, 2013.

D’Aulaire, Ingrid and Paul. D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths. Delacorte Press, 1962.

Euripedes. “The Bacchae.” Ten Plays, translated by Paul Roche, Signet, 1998, pp. 391-456.

Graves, Robert. The Greek Myths I. Penguin Books, 1955.

Hawthorn, Nathaniel. Classical Mythology: Myths and Legends of the Ancient World. Arcturus Books, 2019.

Larson, Jennifer. Greek and Roman Sexualities: A Sourcebook. United Kingdom, Bloomsbury Publishing, 2012.

Lopez-Pedraza, Rafael. Dionysus in Exile: On the Repression of the Body and Emotion. Wilmette, Illinois, Chiron Publications, 2000.

Morford, Mark PO and Robert J. Lenardon. Classical Mythology. Eighth edition. Oxford University Press, 2007.

Njuguna, Ezekiel. “The Mindboggling Dionysian Roots of Jesus Christ.” Medium, 2024, https://medium.com/@ezzekielnjuguna.en/the-mindboggling-dionysian-roots-of-jesus-christ-5057295febe0.

Wilkinson, Philip and Neil. Mythology: Visual Reference Guide. Metro Books, 2007.

Otto, Walter F. Dionysus: Myth and Cult. Translated by Robert B. Palmer. Bloomington, Indiana University Press, 1965.

History of Dildos- Columbia

History of the Dildo- UMSU

Content Disclaimer: Today’s discussion contains themes of violence, murder, death, and sexual assault.

Meet Prometheus, the people’s Titan! Who is Prometheus? Why is he narrating Kaos? And why the heck does Zeus have him chained to that rock?? Today's episode explores Prometheus, his friends and symbols, and how his character changes through the Ancient and modern retellings of his story. 

Special guest Kiese Hill joins Dr. Caitlinn Curry and Dr. Randall Ulyate as they tell the story of Prometheus, the fiery Titan who serves as the narrator on Kaos.

Check out extended mythology discussions on Happy Hour with Fernweh Collective.

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References:

Emily Wilson- Classicist who authored new translations of Homer’s Iliad, Odyssey, and more! 

KaBlam!! - Nickelodeon variety show that ran from 1996-2000 featuring the sketch “Prometheus and Bob”

John Milton Society ⁠

Learn more about the stories of Pandora ⁠and Eve with Randall, Kiese, and Deb Crossland on Happy Hour with Fernweh Collective.

Bibliography:

Bierlein, J.F. Parallel Myths. Ballantine Books, 1994.

Boycott, Jason. Lust, Chaos, War, Fate: Timeless Tales from the Ancients- Greek Mythology. Zephyros Publishing, 2016.

Burn, Lucilla. Greek Myths. Trustees of the British Museum, The Bath Press, 1990. 

D’Aulaire, Ingrid and Paul. D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths. Delacorte Press, 1962.

Graves, Robert. The Greek Myths: Volumes 1 and 2. Penguin, 1955. 

Mandelbaum, Allen, translator. The Metamorphoses of Ovid. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1993.

Morford, Mark PO and Robert J. Lenardon. Classical Mythology. Eighth edition. Oxford University Press, 2007. 

Wilkinson, Philip and Neil. Mythology: Visual Reference Guide. Metro Books, 2007. 

What is a myth? How do we define it? Why should we even care? Join mythologists Dr. Caitlinn Curry and Dr. Randall Ulyate as they break down different definitions of mythology, and different ways we can approach the field of mythological studies.

Check out an extended discussion on the topic on Happy Hour with Fernweh Collective.

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Welcome to The Mything Link, a podcast where we explore the undercurrent of mythology that links our modern culture to our ancient stories. Hosts Dr. Caitlinn Curry and Dr. Randall Ulyate are two professional mythologists who share a passion for music, a proclivity for all things spoooooooky, and an insatiable curiosity for the world around them. The show will cover worldwide mythology, and season one will focus on Ancient Greek stories, giving listeners everything they need to know to understand the new Netflix series KAOS--and most likely several things that they don't. Join us as we talk, laugh, and sing this Fall for The Mything Link, Season One: KAOS Theory.