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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>enHistory2026https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bdbec4207b1f4b16f02925550ab2d38f.jpghttps://www.janellrhiannon.com/greek-mythology-retold-podcast.htmlThu, 11 Jun 2026 08:03:23 +0000Janell RhiannonJanell Rhiannonjanellrhiannon@gmail.comHosted by author and historian Janell Rhiannon, Greek Mythology Retold explores the myths and legends connected to the Trojan War, from the rise of Helen and Achilles to the long homecoming of Odysseus. Through historical analysis, character studies,...
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hero-and-the-man-an-interview-with-c-b-robertson--72265990The Hero and the Man and creator of the new course Understanding Homer, Christopher explores the timeless archetypes found in the Iliad and the Odyssey, the enduring legacy of Achilles and Odysseus, and the lessons Homer offers about courage, suffering, honor, and what it means to be human.

Why have these stories survived for nearly three thousand years? What can modern readers learn from the heroes of ancient Greece? And why does Homer continue to shape literature, philosophy, and culture long after the Bronze Age has faded into history?

Whether you're a lifelong lover of Greek mythology, a student of Homer, or simply curious about the power of great stories, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the poet who helped shape Western civilization. 

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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72265990Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:03 +0000Janell RhiannonIn this episode, I chat with Christopher Robertson, known online as Caffeine and Philosophy, about Homer, heroism, and why the ancient epics still matter in the modern world. As the author of...The Hero and the Man and creator of the new course Understanding Homer, Christopher explores the timeless archetypes found in the Iliad and the Odyssey, the enduring legacy of Achilles and Odysseus, and the lessons Homer offers about courage, suffering, honor, and what it means to be human.

Why have these stories survived for nearly three thousand years? What can modern readers learn from the heroes of ancient Greece? And why does Homer continue to shape literature, philosophy, and culture long after the Bronze Age has faded into history?

Whether you're a lifelong lover of Greek mythology, a student of Homer, or simply curious about the power of great stories, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the poet who helped shape Western civilization. 

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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72395790Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:49:30 +0000Janell RhiannonIn this episode of Greek Mythology Retold, I sit down with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Saint to discuss her newest novel, This Immortal Heart, a sweeping retelling of the legendary romance between Aphrodite and Ares. Known for her...
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72162674Tue, 26 May 2026 04:04:51 +0000Janell RhiannonIn Part 2 of The Wanderer’s Curse, we follow Odysseus from Calypso’s island through the Underworld and into his violent return to Ithaca. After twenty years of war and wandering, Odysseus is no longer the man who sailed to Troy. Through encounters...
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72161582Tue, 26 May 2026 02:43:14 +0000Janell RhiannonIn this episode of Greek Mythology Retold, we explore Odysseus as a veteran shaped by twenty years of warfare, loss, survival, and wandering. From the Cicones and the Lotus-Eaters to the Cyclops and Circe, we discover Odysseus as a deeply human...
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>1580achilles,ancientgreece,circe,classicalliterature,cyclops,epicpoetry,greekmythology,greekmythpodcast,homer,homericepics,ithaca,janellrhiannon,lotuseaters,mythologyanalysis,odysseus,postdeploymentsyndrome,ptsdandmyth,theodyssey,trojanwar,warandtraumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/medium-rare-an-interview-with-a-natasha-joukovsky--70499396Medium Rare, a modern reinterpretation of the myth of Icarus told through the voice of a contemporary Cassandra. We talk about hubris, fate, warning signs, and how the ancient cautionary tale of flying too close to the sun still echoes in modern stories. If you love Greek mythology, myth retellings, and the deeper themes behind the Trojan War traditions, this conversation explores how those ideas continue to evolve today.

Medium Rare

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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70499396Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:26:07 +0000Janell RhiannonToday on Greek Mythology Retold I interview Natasha Joukovsky about her novel Medium Rare, a modern reinterpretation of the myth of Icarus told through the voice of a contemporary Cassandra. We talk about hubris, fate, warning signs, and how the...Medium Rare, a modern reinterpretation of the myth of Icarus told through the voice of a contemporary Cassandra. We talk about hubris, fate, warning signs, and how the ancient cautionary tale of flying too close to the sun still echoes in modern stories. If you love Greek mythology, myth retellings, and the deeper themes behind the Trojan War traditions, this conversation explores how those ideas continue to evolve today.

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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>2271ancientgreece,authorinterview,bookdiscussion,bookinterview,bookpodcast,cassandra,daedalus,greekmythology,hubris,icarus,icarusmyth,janellrhiannon,mediumrarebook,modernmyth,mythology,mythologybooks,mythologyfans,mythologyretold,mythretelling,trojanwarfalsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-medusa-an-interview-with-ayana-gray--70368207 I, Medusa. It's a powerful and intimate retelling of the Medusa myth. We explore how Gray reimagines Medusa not as a monster, but as a young woman named Meddy before she becomes the legendary Gorgon of Greek mythology. If you love Greek mythology retellings, feminist myth reinterpretations, fantasy author interviews, and deep conversations about storytelling craft, this episode is for you.

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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70368207Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:00:23 +0000Janell RhiannonIn this episode of Greek Mythology Retold, I sit down with bestselling fantasy author Ayana Gray to discuss her newest novel, I, Medusa. It's a powerful and intimate retelling of the Medusa myth. We explore how Gray reimagines Medusa not as a monster,... I, Medusa. It's a powerful and intimate retelling of the Medusa myth. We explore how Gray reimagines Medusa not as a monster, but as a young woman named Meddy before she becomes the legendary Gorgon of Greek mythology. If you love Greek mythology retellings, feminist myth reinterpretations, fantasy author interviews, and deep conversations about storytelling craft, this episode is for you.

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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70088208Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:23:06 +0000Janell RhiannonContinuing the in-depth exploration of Odysseus, King of Ithaka. In part 2, we look at the darker side of Odysseus. And how the Trojan Horse was the culmination of his skillset and cunning. 
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70064216Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:22:53 +0000Janell RhiannonAn in-depth exploration of Odysseus, King of Ithaka. We trace his early life, the roots of his cunning, and the shaping of a mind that would outwit kings and gods. And we ask the question that still matters: why Penelope was the choice that defined him.
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>1875ancientgreece,ancienthistory,ancientworld,classicalliterature,epicpoetry,greekheroes,greekmythology,homer,homerictradition,literarypodcast,mythanalysis,mythologylovers,mythologypodcast,mythretelling,odysseus,penelope,theodyssey,trojanwarfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aftermyth-an-interview-with-tracy-wolff--69384173NYT bestselling author Tracy Wolff stops by Greek Mythology Retold to talk about Aftermyth, Greek mythology, the role of fate, and what she hopes young readers discover through ancient stories told in new ways.

AFTERMYTH

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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69384173Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:34:39 +0000Janell RhiannonIf your kids love Percy Jackson or Harry Potter, this one’s for you. NYT bestselling author Tracy Wolff stops by Greek Mythology Retold to talk about Aftermyth, Greek mythology, the role of fate, and what she hopes young readers discover through...NYT bestselling author Tracy Wolff stops by Greek Mythology Retold to talk about Aftermyth, Greek mythology, the role of fate, and what she hopes young readers discover through ancient stories told in new ways.

AFTERMYTH

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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>2974aftermyth,authorinterview,classicalmythology,fantasybooks,fateanddestiny,greekmythology,greekmythologypodcast,greekmythretellings,harrypotterfans,middlegradefantasy,moderngreekmyth,mythicstorytelling,mythinspiredfantasy,mythologyauthors,mythologyforkids,percyjacksonfans,simonandschuster,themuses,tracywolff,writingmythologyfalsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/penelope-s-bones-an-interview-with-emily-hauser--67756366Penelope's Bones and how archaeology and cutting edge science has helped shed new light on the women of the ancient past. 

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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67756366Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:20:58 +0000Janell RhiannonAn exploration of Bronze Age women. I talk with bestselling author Dr. Emily Hauser about her newest non-fiction book Penelope's Bones and how archaeology and cutting edge science has helped shed new light on the women of the ancient past. ...Penelope's Bones and how archaeology and cutting edge science has helped shed new light on the women of the ancient past. 

Penelope's Bones

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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>2457ancientgreece,archaeology,bronzeage,emilyhauser,feministmyth,greekmythology,greekmythologyretold,homer,iliad,ithaca,janellrhiannon,mythica,mythology,odyssey,penelope,penelopesbones,thetis,trojanwar,womeninancientgreece,womeninhistoryfalsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/medusa-an-interview-with-julie-berry--67749172If Looks Could Kill and how Medusa's story still shapes power, rage, and transformation today. 

If Looks Could Kill

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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67749172Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:02:58 +0000Janell RhiannonAn exploration of what Medusa means in the modern era. I talk with NYT best selling author Julie Berry about her new book If Looks Could Kill and how Medusa's story still shapes power, rage, and transformation today. ...If Looks Could Kill and how Medusa's story still shapes power, rage, and transformation today. 

If Looks Could Kill

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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62264547Mon, 07 Oct 2024 03:56:04 +0000Janell RhiannonAn exploration of the relationship between Queen Hecuba of Troy and her son, Prince Hektor. 
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57802825Sat, 25 Nov 2023 07:45:15 +0000Janell RhiannonAn exploration of Oenone, the wife of Paris and mother of Corythus. She plays a pivitol role in Paris's life and the final days of the Trojan War.
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51224624Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:22:15 +0000Janell RhiannonAn discussion of Dr. Casey Due Hackney's essay on mothering similes in the Iliad and how modern day warriors reflect the same emotions as the depicted in Homer's work. The heart-breaking 2010 documentary, Restrepo, about the Afghanistan war is also...
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51223628Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:20:00 +0000Janell RhiannonThis episode explores the essay written by Dr. Casey Due Hackney where she discusses the "mother bird" simile in relation to Achilles and the book Achilles in Vietnam by Dr. Jonathan Shay. The relationship between Achilles and Patroclus (Patrokles) is...
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46142618Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:36:45 +0000Janell RhiannonAn exploration of Thetis, the daughter of Nereus, wife to King Peleus, and mother of Achilles. She played a pivotal role in Achilles' life and in the fallout of the Trojan War.
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43818555Wed, 10 Mar 2021 04:46:50 +0000Janell RhiannonAn indepth look at Queen Hecuba's intimate relationships as as a queen, wife, and mother after she is forced to give up her second son, Paris. Pre and post Trojan War era.
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42229633Sun, 29 Nov 2020 21:16:26 +0000Janell RhiannonPart 2 of 2: Continuing the exploration of Achilles "history" with myth-facts about his childhood and training. And how his role in the Trojan War as a combat veteran and commander shaped his most intimate relationships.
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42221534Sun, 29 Nov 2020 18:43:32 +0000Janell RhiannonAn exploration of Achilles "history" with myth-facts about his childhood and training. And how his role in the Trojan War as a combat veteran and commander shaped his most intimate relationships.
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25370755Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:31:18 +0000Janell RhiannonAn exploration of how Helen of Troy and Sparta became the symbolic spark of the Trojan War. As a favorite of Aphrodite, she endured the goddess’ blessings and curses. The Wonder Women of Greek Mythology series focuses on the female characters of the...
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18721857Sun, 04 Aug 2019 18:54:49 +0000Janell RhiannonPart 2 of 2: Continuing the exploration of how Briseis played a crucial part in Achilles life. Part two looks at how their relationship could have developed based on extant sources. By examining Achilles’ response to Agamemnon’s bribery and Briseis’...
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17783952Tue, 30 Apr 2019 01:38:20 +0000Janell RhiannonPart 1 of 2: An exploration of how Briseis played a central role in the civil war between Achilles and King Agamemnon. Taken as a war prize, she rose in status to become the wife of Achilles’ heart. The Wonder Women of Greek Mythology series focuses...
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16492342Mon, 17 Dec 2018 04:34:05 +0000Janell RhiannonAn exploration of how Andromache’s experience of the Trojan War typified that of women in the ancient world. Unlike her Greek counterparts, Andromache lived through the war, day by day, alongside her husband, Hektor. The Wonder Women of Greek...
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The Homeric Chronicles, an adult fantasy series inspired by Greek mythology and the Trojan War.

Homeric Chronicles Series

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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15743013Tue, 18 Sep 2018 05:37:51 +0000Janell RhiannonAn exploration of how Penelope evolved into the iconic figure of a faithful wife and cunning ally for her husband. Against the odds, she raised a prince to manhood and confounded dozens of suitors bent on ripping her world away. The Wonder Women of...
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The Homeric Chronicles, an adult fantasy series inspired by Greek mythology and the Trojan War.

Homeric Chronicles Series

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Homeric Chronicles Series

WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14896522Sun, 27 May 2018 00:03:12 +0000Janell RhiannonAn exploration of two queens: Hecuba and Leda. These two opposing matriarchs of Greek mythology's most prestigious royal families have more in common, than not. The Wonder Women of Greek Mythology series focuses on the female characters of the Trojan...
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Homeric Chronicles Series

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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14719797Sun, 06 May 2018 20:36:43 +0000Janell RhiannonAn exploration of why Clytemnestra is one of the most powerful women in Greek mythology. The Wonder Women of Greek Mythology series focuses on the female characters of the Trojan War era.
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Homeric Chronicles Series

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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14658354Sun, 29 Apr 2018 02:09:50 +0000Janell RhiannonThe final episode in the timeline of the Trojan War series focuses on the generation of the First Trojan War, covering Herakles and Hesione, King Laomedon, and Podarces (Priam) and reveals how these events are tied chronologically to the second, more...
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14645121Fri, 27 Apr 2018 01:47:31 +0000Janell RhiannonContinuing with the timeline of the Pre-Trojan War years, this episode focuses on events surrounding Helen of Sparta. How old was she when she was "taken" by Paris? When was she "taken" by Paris? How old was Helen compared to Achilles and Paris?...
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WikiHow Expert Contributor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14601702Sun, 22 Apr 2018 20:35:24 +0000Janell RhiannonHow the "Golden Apple" event and the "Judgement of Paris" inform a clearer understanding of a chronological narrative of the pre-Trojan War years.
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