History Podcast / LiveFromMountOlympus

A third season, covering the myth of Atalanta, is forthcoming.

The first season ran from February to March 2021, and the second season ran from April to June 2022. The whole series can be listened to [[https://beta.prx.org/series/39716 here]].

The first season ran from February to March 2021, and the second season ran from April 2022 to June 2022. The whole series can be listened to [[https://beta.prx.org/series/39716 here]].

The first season ran from February 2, 2021 to March 29, 2021, and the second season began in April 2022. The whole series can be listened to [[https://beta.prx.org/series/39716 here]].

* MyBelovedSmother: Demeter is somewhat overprotective of Persephone, but means well and sees only the best in her daughter.

* CantGetAwayWithNuthin: The synopsis for season 2 shows that Persephone is tired of merely trailing behind Demeter and painting flowers. When she breaks free from her mother's gaze to join Artemis and Athena for a picnic, of course, she's kidnapped.

* LemonyNarrator: In the first episode, Hermes cuts in to tell the audience that Polydectes is just as bad as Dictys says, if not worse.

The first season ran from February 2, 2021 to March 29, 2021. A second season, retelling the myth of Hades and Persephone, was announced in April 2022. The whole series can be listened to [[https://beta.prx.org/series/39716 here]].

''Live From Mount Olympus'' is a podcast by the Onassis Foundation. Combining contemporary theater with the storytelling of [[Myth/ClassicalMythology Greek mythology]], the first season retells the story of Perseus, who makes a vow to save his mother from the tyrannical King Polydectes by slaying the Gorgon Medusa and bringing back her head.

Assisting Perseus on his quest are the gods Athena and Hermes, the latter played by André De Shields of ''Theatre/{{Hadestown}}'' fame. But while the gods can offer advice and assistance, Perseus must ultimately do things himself as he comes into his own as a hero.

''Live From Mount Olympus'' is a podcast by the Onassis Foundation. Combining contemporary theater with the storytelling of [[Myth/ClassicalMythology Greek mythology]], it retells the story of Perseus, who makes a vow to save his mother from the tyrannical King Polydectes by slaying the Gorgon Medusa and bringing back her head.

The podcast ran from February 2, 2021 to March 29, 2021. The whole series can be listened to [[https://beta.prx.org/series/39716 here]].

Assisting Perseus on his quest are the gods Athena and Hermes, the latter played by Andre De Shields of ''Theatre/{{Hadestown}}'' fame. But while the gods can offer advice and assistance, Perseus must ultimately do things himself as he comes into his own as a hero.

* DiscOneFinalBoss: While the subject of Perseus's quest, Medusa is killed halfway through, and the final monster Perseus battles is Cetus.

''Live From Mount Olympus'' is a podcast by the Onassis Foundation. Combining contemporary theater with the storytelling of [[Myth/ClassicalMythology Greek mythology]], it retells the story of Perseus, who makes a vow to save his mother from the tyrannical King Polydectes by slaying the Gorgon Medusa and bringing back her head. Assisting him on his quest are the gods Athena and Hermes, the latter played by Andre De Shields of ''Theatre/{{Hadestown}}'' fame. But while the gods can offer advice and assistance, Perseus must ultimately do things himself as he comes into his own as a hero.

* HeroicBSOD: After [[spoiler:accidentally killing his grandpa]] Perseus is devastated, especially when he learns the event was fated. It takes a pep talk from Andromeda, Hermes, and Athena to help him.

* WhereAreTheyNowEpilogue: After the main story is complete, Hermes narrates the rest of Perseus's life up to his death and enshrinement in the stars.

The podcast ran from February 2, 2021 to March 22, 2021. The whole series can be listened to [[https://beta.prx.org/series/39716 here]].

* AndTheAdventureContinues: [[spoiler:After turning Polydectes to stone and appointing Dictys king, Perseus and Andromeda leave for Argos, where new adventures await]].

''Live From Mount Olympus'' is a podcast by the Onassis Foundation. Combining contemporary theater with the storytelling of [[Myth/ClassicalMythology Greek mythology]], it retells the story of Perseus, who makes a vow to save his mother from the tyrannical King Polydectes by slaying the Gorgon Medusa and bringing back her head. Assisting him on his quest are the gods Athena, Zeus, and Hermes, the latter played by Andre De Shields of ''Theatre/{{Hadestown}}'' fame. But while the gods can offer advice and assistance, Perseus must ultimately do things himself as he comes into his own as a hero.

* AndNowYouMustMarryMe: The plot kicks off when Polydectes attempts to force Danae to marry him unless Perseus cna bring back Medusa's head.

''Live From Mount Olympus'' is a podcast by the Onassis Foundation. Combining contemporary theater with the storytelling of [[Myth/ClassicalMythology Greek mythology]], it retells the story of Perseus, who makes a vow to save his mother from the tyrannical king Polydectes by slaying the Gorgon Medusa and bringing back her head. Assisting him on his quest are the gods Athena, Zeus, and Hermes, the latter played by Andre De Shields of ''Theatre/{{Hadestown}}'' fame. But while the gods can offer advice and assistance, Perseus must ultimately do things himself as he comes into his own as a hero.

* AdaptationDeviation: Rather than visiting King Atlas and turning him into stone, Perseus visits the Titan Atlas and offers to turn him into stone to ease his burdens, but Atlas refuses.

* LemonyNarrator: In the first episode, Hermes cuts in to tell the audience that Polydectes is just as bad as Dictys says, if not worse.

* AndTheAdventureContinues: [spoiler:After turning Polydectes to stone and appointing Dictys king, Perseus and Andromeda leave for Argos, where new adventures await]].