When God Was Queer

In Amphorisode X, we tackle the birth and immediate misdeeds of Hermes! Hear about cows walking backwards, the invention of fire, farmers turned to stone and babies gone wild! Listen to us talk voicemail etiquette, old school cellphones, ringback tones and tamagotchi's!

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In Episode XIV, it's finally time for Aphrodite! And we don't stop there, we also tackle the "Evolution of Venus", the timeline of ancient goddesses linked with the planet Venus! Learn all about Inanna, Ishtar, Astarte, Anat, Atargatis, Asherah, Turan, Aphrodite and Venus! We also have fun with the many lesser known aspects of Aphrodite and Venus, like Aphrodite the "Slayer of Men" and the "Bearded" and the "Bald" Venus! 

Also, an extended conversation on the connections between astrology, alchemy, mythology and why Leo's are trash!

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In Amphorisode IX, we deep dive into the psyche of Psyche! It's Psyche, Eros and the wrath of Aphrodite. Join us for the epic tale that inspired Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin and Snow White! Listen as the Oracle of Delphi makes dread proclamations, various gods intervene and our heroine Psyche endures the trials and tribulations set for her by Aphrodite! Also, we have an extended talk about throwing priests down stairs!

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In Episode XIII, we let out our battlecries for Daddy! It's time for Ares, Mars, Bellona, Enyo, Phobos, Deimos and all the gods and spirits of war! Learn all about the eternal debate between RageTwink Ares and CivilDaddy Mars and how both were linked with cruising and soldier-lovers! Join us for more epic fails like when Ares got trapped in an urn! Tune in for more Bad Accent Aphrodite, shapeshifting, gender-swapping kings and the animals of war: wolves, bears, woodpeckers and geese!

Also, a surprise cameo by Daphne's dog Otis who we are totally not sacrificing to Hekate!

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major credit for this week's episode to wikipedia and theoi.com!

In Amphorisode VIII we get into wedding reception smackdowns and the Trojan War! Join us as we look at the roles the gods played in this epic, decade-long battle and when they finally threw down with each other! We tackle the Iliad, where Ares' got that bad reputation and what happens when a mortal sheepherd has to judge a beauty contest between three Olympian goddesses. Also, does Aphrodite wear armor?

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In Episode XII, we tackle the broader themes and concepts found in our last three episodes: Hera, Athena & Hestia.

By examining parallel myths from around the world we examine:

Tune in for astrology, alchemy and ancestor veneration and deep discussion on aliens, celebrities & superheroes!

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In Amphorisode VII we do a deep dive into the many archetypes the deities fill in a Classical pantheon like the Olympians. Join us as we take a look at many of the most common deity archetypes and which ones we feel most aligned with. Plus, we chat about what our preferred offerings will be when we finally assume our godforms! And a surprise cameo from Bee Hollywood of WitchTok fame!

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In Episode XI, we warm up by the hearth and bust out the knitting needles with Hestia! Join us as we look at her sacred donkey, Hestia vs. Vesta and the incredible Vestal Virgins! Learn all about how the Vestals worked miracles to prove their virginity or got buried alive! Also, tune in for an extended chat about forgotten gods and where (we think) they are now!

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In Amphorisode VI, we get down with Rome's wildest emperor (and that's saying something) Elagabalus! Join us as we look at this icon who ruled the empire for only four years, during which they married at least six people of different genders, including a Vestal Virgin and Rome's star athlete. Plus, they make some of history's first attempts at gender reassignment surgery, kill their wedding guests with dangerous confetti and make the Senate watch them ribbon dance!

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In Episode X, we hang out with Athena and take a look at the goddess of war and wisdom from all sides! Join us as we look at the founding of Athens, that time she wielded a thunderbolt, that other time she threw Sicily at someone and the real story behind Medusa! Plus, that time that Athena turned her girlfriend into an ant. Also, tune in to hear about Athena's kids (yes she actually had two kids - sort of)!

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