In Greek mythology, the Titans reigned over the cosmos before the existence of humans, and preceded the Olympian Gods. Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies & Folklore, Indiana University, Bloomington, Dr. William Hansen, joins the show to explain more.
Some topics explored
- What existed before the Titans;
- Who the Greek Titans were, and how they came into existence;
- What disposition they had;
- Their pantheon;
- The ten-year war between the Titans and Olympus Gods (known, academically, as Titanomachy), and how the Titans were eventually deposed of by the Olympians;
- What the “succession myth” is;
- What a “migration story” is;
- How mythology in Greece was established
Listen to the episode
The episode can be streamed below and is also available on major podcast apps: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
Show Notes
- Dr. Hansen has written numerous books on Roman and Greek mythology including the books The Book of Greek & Roman Folktales, Legends & Myths (Princeton University Press) and Classical Mythology: A Guide to the Mythical World of the Greeks and Romans (Oxford University Press)
About Dr. Hansen
- Fellow of the American Folklore Society, 2010 ff.
- Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies & Folklore, Indiana University, Bloomington, 2005 ff.
- Co-Director, Program in Mythology Studies, IUB, 1998-2005
- Chair, Classical Studies, IUB, 1997-2005
- Professor of Classical Studies & Folklore, IUB, 1992-2005
- Associate Dean of the Faculties, IUB, 1986‑1992
- Professor of Classical Studies & Fellow of the Folklore Institute, IUB, 1985‑1992
- Associate Professor of Classical Studies & Fellow of the Folklore Institute, IUB, 1977‑1985
- Assistant Professor of Classical Studies & Fellow of the Folklore Institute, IUB, 1970‑77
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