Season One, Episode Three – The Initiation of Hesiod

In this episode, the Traveller of Myths takes us to Mount Helicon, where Hesiod—humble shepherd of Ascra—claimed to be not merely inspired by the Muses but initiated by them into poetry itself.

Through laurel sceptres, divine voices, and biting words that humbled before they elevated, we explore Hesiod’s transformation from shepherd to poet, the difference between Homer’s invocation and Hesiod’s plea, and what it means to be “initiated” into truth.

Along the way: Delphic maxims, counterfeit coins, Acusilaus, Palamas, and even the “Delian swimmer” Socrates… all with the Traveller’s usual irony, quarrels, and warnings not to trust the “mad monkeys” of history too much.

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The Traveller of Myths returns! Together with our new co-host, Dr. Eleanor Whitcombe, we explore the labyrinth of ancient tales: What is a myth? Is mythology connected to history, religion, or power? Did Greek myths borrow from other cultures, or are they unique? From Homer to Hesiod, from Virgil to Jung, we follow the Traveller’s provocative journey through allegories, gods, and heroes—sometimes humorous, often challenging, and always thought-provoking.

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Season One, Episode One – “The Constructive Error”

What if a character you created refused to follow the story? In this opening episode, meet the Traveller of Myths — a rebel who broke free from his author, mocks his creator, and begins his own journeys through Homer, Hesiod, and the tragic poets. Between irony, allegory, and defiance, he shows us why myths are alive, urgent, and still dangerous.