Alex Andreou's Podyssey
@alexpodyssey.bsky.social
The myths of Ancient Greece still echo and shape the modern world. This is their story.
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I think that one is a polished bronze "katoptron". Obsidian ones look like this (these are from the neolithic Çatalhöyük excavation). Hence the reference to a smartphone's black glass. A xx
November 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I think that one is a polished bronze "katoptron". Obsidian ones look like this (these are from the neolithic Çatalhöyük excavation). Hence the reference to a smartphone's black glass. A xx
And here is the visual guide to the new Echo & Narcissus remix, in a new, easier format. Is this useful?
I have included a 1954 recording of Alphonse Hasselmans' Gitane Op.21, on 78rpm with Rosa Spier, that I discovered, fell in love with, and included in the episode. A x
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I have included a 1954 recording of Alphonse Hasselmans' Gitane Op.21, on 78rpm with Rosa Spier, that I discovered, fell in love with, and included in the episode. A x
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November 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
And here is the visual guide to the new Echo & Narcissus remix, in a new, easier format. Is this useful?
I have included a 1954 recording of Alphonse Hasselmans' Gitane Op.21, on 78rpm with Rosa Spier, that I discovered, fell in love with, and included in the episode. A x
bsky.app/profile/alex...
I have included a 1954 recording of Alphonse Hasselmans' Gitane Op.21, on 78rpm with Rosa Spier, that I discovered, fell in love with, and included in the episode. A x
bsky.app/profile/alex...
Thanks to all the lovely people who showed up! GREAT ideas for topics.
I think I MUST do a bonus episode on what Ancient Greeks kept as pets*!
Any more ideas, there are still two zoom sessions to go. A x
*Red figure amphora (470–460 BC), thought to be Penelope playing with her favourite goose.
I think I MUST do a bonus episode on what Ancient Greeks kept as pets*!
Any more ideas, there are still two zoom sessions to go. A x
*Red figure amphora (470–460 BC), thought to be Penelope playing with her favourite goose.
October 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Thanks to all the lovely people who showed up! GREAT ideas for topics.
I think I MUST do a bonus episode on what Ancient Greeks kept as pets*!
Any more ideas, there are still two zoom sessions to go. A x
*Red figure amphora (470–460 BC), thought to be Penelope playing with her favourite goose.
I think I MUST do a bonus episode on what Ancient Greeks kept as pets*!
Any more ideas, there are still two zoom sessions to go. A x
*Red figure amphora (470–460 BC), thought to be Penelope playing with her favourite goose.
Niche content, but his story is SO interesting. Thinking of telling next season. A
September 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Niche content, but his story is SO interesting. Thinking of telling next season. A
The music and film grid and links are now in the show notes, too - although you may have to refresh your download to get them.
Quite the selection! A x
Quite the selection! A x
September 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The music and film grid and links are now in the show notes, too - although you may have to refresh your download to get them.
Quite the selection! A x
Quite the selection! A x
“Trump & Triumph” after Cellini, meme and merchandise, 2016
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
“Trump & Triumph” after Cellini, meme and merchandise, 2016
"Dreadlocks", Times cartoon, 2015 & Angela Merkel after Caravaggio, meme, 2015
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
"Dreadlocks", Times cartoon, 2015 & Angela Merkel after Caravaggio, meme, 2015
“Danaë” by Gustav Klimt, 1907
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
“Danaë” by Gustav Klimt, 1907
“Medusa”, painted shield by Caravaggio, 1597
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
“Medusa”, painted shield by Caravaggio, 1597
Perseus beheads Medusa, by Benvenuto Cellini, c.1550
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Perseus beheads Medusa, by Benvenuto Cellini, c.1550
“Danaë” by Antonio de Correggio, c.1531
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
“Danaë” by Antonio de Correggio, c.1531
Perseus beheading the sleeping Medusa, red figure terracotta pelike, by Polygnotos (attr.) c.450–440 BCE
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Perseus beheading the sleeping Medusa, red figure terracotta pelike, by Polygnotos (attr.) c.450–440 BCE
Examples of "Gorgoneion" masks and ornaments, from 6th Century BCE.
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Examples of "Gorgoneion" masks and ornaments, from 6th Century BCE.
The Gigantomachy pediment, from the Old Athena Temple, Acropolis, Athens 525-520 BCE
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Gigantomachy pediment, from the Old Athena Temple, Acropolis, Athens 525-520 BCE
Medusa and Centaurs, early black figure vase, by Nessos, c.620 BCE
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Medusa and Centaurs, early black figure vase, by Nessos, c.620 BCE
Medusa Victorious, Archaic marble sculpture, Paros, mid-6C BCE
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Medusa Victorious, Archaic marble sculpture, Paros, mid-6C BCE
Archaic Gorgon, temple of Artemis, Corfu, c.580 BCE
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Archaic Gorgon, temple of Artemis, Corfu, c.580 BCE
Gilgamesh and Enkidu slaying Humbaba at the Cedar Forest, Sumerian, 19-17C BCE
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Gilgamesh and Enkidu slaying Humbaba at the Cedar Forest, Sumerian, 19-17C BCE
And here is the visual guide to the episode. Enjoy!
1. Prehistoric figures from Thessaly, believed to be early “gorgoneia”, c.6000 BCE
cc. @aalekas.bsky.social @poisonchallis.bsky.social @lindamarric.bsky.social @dr-ruthsmith.bsky.social
1. Prehistoric figures from Thessaly, believed to be early “gorgoneia”, c.6000 BCE
cc. @aalekas.bsky.social @poisonchallis.bsky.social @lindamarric.bsky.social @dr-ruthsmith.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
And here is the visual guide to the episode. Enjoy!
1. Prehistoric figures from Thessaly, believed to be early “gorgoneia”, c.6000 BCE
cc. @aalekas.bsky.social @poisonchallis.bsky.social @lindamarric.bsky.social @dr-ruthsmith.bsky.social
1. Prehistoric figures from Thessaly, believed to be early “gorgoneia”, c.6000 BCE
cc. @aalekas.bsky.social @poisonchallis.bsky.social @lindamarric.bsky.social @dr-ruthsmith.bsky.social
WOOP. It's in the queue.
August 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM
WOOP. It's in the queue.
Illustration by Kawanabe Kyōsai for the Japanese 1770 edition of "Aesop's Fables for All". 6/6
July 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Illustration by Kawanabe Kyōsai for the Japanese 1770 edition of "Aesop's Fables for All". 6/6
Aesop Telling his Fables, by Johann Michael Wittmer, 1855, Royal Collection. 5/
July 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Aesop Telling his Fables, by Johann Michael Wittmer, 1855, Royal Collection. 5/
Chelsea porcelain figure of Aesop as a black man, c.1755, and candlestick depicting the fable of The Cockerel and The Jewel, c.1780, Fitzwilliam Museum. 4/
July 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Chelsea porcelain figure of Aesop as a black man, c.1755, and candlestick depicting the fable of The Cockerel and The Jewel, c.1780, Fitzwilliam Museum. 4/
Aesopus (c. 1639-40) by Diego Velazquez (with a photo of Michael Gambon for comparison @poisonchallis.bsky.social). 3/
July 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Aesopus (c. 1639-40) by Diego Velazquez (with a photo of Michael Gambon for comparison @poisonchallis.bsky.social). 3/
Plaster casts of the Hellenistic statue believed to be of Aesop, avec and sans fig leaf. 2/
July 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Plaster casts of the Hellenistic statue believed to be of Aesop, avec and sans fig leaf. 2/