Greek Mythology Retold

In 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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The Homeric Chronicles, an adult fantasy series inspired by Greek mythology and the Trojan War.

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In 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 bestselling novels Ariadne, Elektra, Atalanta, and Hera, Jennifer shares what drew her to the goddess of love, the challenges of reimagining one of mythology's most misunderstood deities, and the enduring power of Greek myth in modern storytelling. Join us for a conversation about Aphrodite, divine love, ancient sources, the art of mythological retellings, and why these stories continue to captivate readers thousands of years after they were first told.

This Immortal Heart is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are sold. 

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The Homeric Chronicles, an adult fantasy series inspired by Greek mythology and the Trojan War.

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In 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 with Achilles, Agamemnon, and the dead, Homer forces us to confront the true cost of war, survivor’s guilt, grief, and homecoming.When Odysseus finally reaches Ithaca, he does not find peace waiting for him. He finds another battlefield. This episode explores how The Odyssey becomes not just a story of adventure, but a story about the psychological burden of surviving war.

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The Homeric Chronicles, an adult fantasy series inspired by Greek mythology and the Trojan War.

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In 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 figure: a man caught between the glory culture of Troy and the difficult reality of homecoming.

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The Homeric Chronicles, an adult fantasy series inspired by Greek mythology and the Trojan War.

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Today 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 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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The Homeric Chronicles, an adult fantasy series inspired by Greek mythology and the Trojan War.

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