Can you believe it, demigods?! Tales of Olympus has officially blasted past 100 countries listening! 🎉 To celebrate this mind-blowing milestone—and cope with the absolute reality check that 6th grade starts tomorrow in our gifted classroom—Ariel takes a trip down memory lane. Tune in for a super cozy, slightly cringey, and deeply heartwarming reaction to Episode 1 and our 1-year anniversary special, plus a massive thank-you to the best community in the entire universe. Grab your blue cookies and join the celebration!

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Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11)

Podcast: Tales of Olympus

Email: @shin0225@gmail.com

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Hold onto your wands, because Tales of Olympus is taking a massive detour from Mount Olympus all the way to the banks of the Nile! In this epic special episode, 11-year-old mythology host Ariel breaks down the wildest, most dramatic family feud in history: The Egyptian Pantheon.
Inside this episode:

• The Kane Chronicles Primer (No Spoilers!): How Egyptian magic actually works in Rick Riordan's world (hint: gods as cosmic roommates!).
• The Golden Coffin Betrayal: Why you should never climb into shiny wooden boxes at your evil brother’s dinner party.
• The Stone Boat Showdown: Horus vs. Set in the pettiest, most chaotic race for the pharaoh's throne ever recorded.
• Brain Hooks & Laser Cats: Wild, hilarious ancient Egyptian secrets you won't believe are real!
• Bonus Myth vs. History: The secret math hidden inside the Eye of Horus and the truth behind mummification science.

🎉 HUGE MILESTONE SPECIAL Episode coming out Next Week!!!

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Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11)

Podcast: Tales of Olympus

Email: @shin0225@gmail.com

Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd

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Pack your bags, demigods—we’re boarding the Argo II and marching straight into Camp Jupiter! In this action-packed episode of Tales of Olympus, 11-year-old mythology expert Ariel I Gou dives headfirst into the dramatic world of Roman Mythology. Discover how Rome took all your favorite Greek gods and gave them gold armor, military discipline, and a corporate rebrand—including a full breakdown of the Dii Consentes plus Pluto! Then, buckle up for the wild, bird-watching, wolf-nursing origin story of Romulus and Remus. Plus, don't miss our "Myth vs. History" lightning round connecting ancient legends to real-world archaeology!

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Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11)

Podcast: Tales of Olympus

Email: @shin0225@gmail.com

Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd

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Hey guys! Welcome back to Tales of Olympus! In today’s super special crossover episode, join Ariel as she dives into two of her absolute favorite universes: ancient Greek mythology and Shannon Messenger’s incredible fantasy series, Keeper of the Lost Cities! Ariel has been getting into KOTLC lately, and to say she is OBSESSED is an absolute understatement.

Join Ariel as she breaks down five key points showing how the Elvin world, Foxfire Academy, and magical abilities naturally weave together with ancient Greek myths—from hidden cities and demigod awakenings to the Elvin Council and Silveny the alicorn!

Whether you’re a die-hard Percy Jackson fan or a Foxfire prodigy, this episode is packed with epic parallels, hero morals, and all the magical vibes. And if you haven’t read Keeper of the Lost Cities yet, go grab Book 1 immediately—you are going to be absolute-level obsessed! (And no, haha, Ariel is definitely NOT being paid to say any of this—she just genuine-level adores this world!).

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Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11)

Podcast: Tales of Olympus

Email: @shin0225@gmail.com

Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd

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Jet lag, giant glaciers, and snake ear-cleanings?!

In this episode of Tales of Olympus, join Ariel I Gou as she is back in Taiwan after a 2-week trip to… Switzerland! Today, we are here to tackle one of the absolute strangest, rarest myths in all of ancient Greece! Forget Perseus and Heracles—today we are diving into the unbelievable story of Melampus, the ancient world's very first animal whisperer.

Discover how a simple act of kindness to baby snakes unlocked super-human hearing, how insect gossip inside a wooden beam led to the most legendary prison escape in history, and how Melampus cured a king's daughters who genuinely believed they were cows! Plus, stick around for a fast-paced Myth vs. History lightning round connecting animal superpowers to real ancient history.

🗣️ What Should We Cover This Summer?

Summer is here, and I need your help picking our next epic stories! Head over to our official Reddit club and tell me what you want to hear next. Do you want more Camp Half-Blood Greek myths, some Camp Jupiter Roman action, or should we cross over into the Kane Chronicles territory with some Egyptian mythology? Or perhaps…breaking down your favorite books?

Drop your myth requests and ideas right here:

👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesofOlympusClub/s/UOrXBCn9Dp

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Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11)

Podcast: Tales of Olympus

Email: @shin0225@gmail.com

Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd

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The European travel mystery reaches its epic finale! Broadcasting live after walking across giant glaciers at the legendary "Top of Europe," riding the steepest mountain coasters, and racing karts down mountain slopes, Ariel is finally dropping her ultimate clues. But this episode isn't just about high-speed mountain adventures—she's also revealing some of the rarest, most obscure Greek deities of cold and frost that almost nobody talks about! Discover Heimon, the literal personification of winter, Pallas, the Titan god of icy drafts, and the Boreades—twin demigod brothers born with bright purple wings who could fly through freezing blizzards. Hit play to catch the final travel clues, test your myth knowledge, and drop your ultimate country guess on our official Reddit club page before we head into our next chapter!

🗣️ What Should We Cover This Summer?

Summer is here, and I need your help picking our next epic stories! Head over to our official Reddit club and tell me what you want to hear next. Do you want more Camp Half-Blood Greek myths, some Camp Jupiter Roman action, or should we cross over into the Kane Chronicles territory with some Egyptian mythology?

Drop your myth requests and ideas right here:

👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesofOlympusClub/s/UOrXBCn9Dp

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Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11)

Podcast: Tales of Olympus

Email: @shin0225@gmail.com

Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd

Comment: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments

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Pack your bags, demigods, because the Tales of Olympus European tour starts right now! Fresh off a happy 18-hour flight, Ariel is broadcasting live from an absolute paradise of towering summer peaks, roaming valley cows, and a special family birthday celebration. But she's keeping her exact location a total secret! Tune in to hear the exclusive background audio clues, find out about her upcoming trek across literal ice rivers, and dive into the wild world of ancient Greek mountain myths. Can you guess which country she landed in? Hit play to join the guessing game, check out the travel blocks, and drop your ultimate predictions on our official Reddit club page!

🗣️ What Should We Cover This Summer?

Summer is here, and I need your help picking our next epic stories! Head over to our official Reddit club and tell me what you want to hear next. Do you want more Camp Half-Blood Greek myths, some Camp Jupiter Roman action, or should we cross over into the Kane Chronicles territory with some Egyptian mythology?

Drop your myth requests and ideas right here:

👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesofOlympusClub/s/UOrXBCn9Dp

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Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11)

Podcast: Tales of Olympus

Email: @shin0225@gmail.com

Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd

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Before Ariel takes Tales of Olympus completely international next week, we are traveling back in time to visit the absolute bellybutton of the ancient world! In this extra-long episode, we are breaking down the chaotic history of the Pythia—from Apollo’s epic showdown with the giant mountain monster Python, to the bizarre "Great Goat Shiver" ritual required just to get inside the temple. We’ll look at the mind-boggling riddle that completely fooled a super-rich king, dive into the real-life moral of why you should always "Know Thyself," and check out the modern science proving that the temple's hallucinogenic vapors were 100% real. Tune in for divine drama, ancient spy networks, and the big scoop on Ariel's upcoming European travel updates!

🗣️ What Should We Cover This Summer?

Summer is here, and I need your help picking our next epic stories! Head over to our official Reddit club and tell me what you want to hear next. Do you want more Camp Half-Blood Greek myths, some Camp Jupiter Roman action, or should we cross over into the Kane Chronicles territory with some Egyptian mythology?

Drop your myth requests and ideas right here:

👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesofOlympusClub/s/UOrXBCn9Dp

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Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11)

Podcast: Tales of Olympus

Email: @shin0225@gmail.com

Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd

Comment: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments

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