Since I was a child I have always been interested in Greek Mythology. There isn’t any particular reason for this, just that I find the stories fascinating.
I have been listening to the Podcast Mythunderstood for the last week (Twitter page: _mythunderstood) which is hosted by Paul and Sarah. It is my first experience of podcasts and it has certainly developed my love of listening to them!
Greek mythology is full of confusing, hardcore and fairly harrowing stories. I am only 10 episodes in and already my mind has been blown. I had a very basic understanding of Greek myths previously but I have learnt so much in a short space of time, from Zeus being a rapey bastard to where all of the Greek models of wooden penis’s come from.
Greek mythology is so far removed from my day to day life and I think that’s why I am enjoying the experience of learning about it so much. It is worlds apart from being a youth worker and it is providing me with escapism and entertainment (particularly during my commute to work!) The only challenge I am having is retaining enough of the information. There is so much to Greek mythology and so many cross overs of relationships and experiences that I have even tried to make sense of ‘family trees’ to get my head around it. Safe to say that that didn’t help all too much. It’s almost like I need to map it out on huge paper! Maybe that is a project for a later date.
What is the purpose of this post you may ask. Well, firstly, I am excited to be learning something new and having something interesting to fill my brain with. Secondly, I am hoping that someone might be able to point me in the direction of other podcasts, books or websites that contain information about Greek Mythology. I am so up for finding out more and I want to drown my brain with Gods, Titans, Demi-Gods, heroes and all the bits in between!
If you can help me out, please do ping me a comment!