The Oracle of Delphi: Ancient Riddles and Real-Life Science 🌋📜

The Oracle of Delphi: Ancient Riddles and Real-Life Science 🌋📜

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 [https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesofOlympusClub/s/UOrXBCn9Dp] 🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11) Podcast: Tales of Olympus Email: @shin0225@gmail.com [shin0225@gmail.com] Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd [https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd] Comment: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments [https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments] Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! Powered by Firstory Hosting [https://firstory.me/zh]

SPECIAL | {Final} Japan Travel Ep.4: Legendary Artifacts & Ancient Monsters!

In this final installment of our Asia Japan Travel series, join Ariel live from her holiday as she prepares to pack her bags for an epic mountain adventure in Europe! But before she switches to her new once-a-week schedule, she is wrapping up her Japanese journey with a massive announcement you won't want to miss. In this episode, Ariel won't just be talking about ancient artifacts and terrifying monsters—she's also revealing some huge news about Tales of Olympus being officially featured in the world-famous Podcast Plunge newsletter! Grab your celestial bronze gear, check out the latest travel blocks to try and guess her secret European destination, and hit play to catch the big finale before we journey to a brand-new continent! 🗣️ 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 [https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesofOlympusClub/s/UOrXBCn9Dp] 🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11) Podcast: Tales of Olympus Email: @shin0225@gmail.com [shin0225@gmail.com] Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd [https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd] Comment: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments [https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments] Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! Powered by Firstory Hosting [https://firstory.me/zh]

SPECIAL | JAPAN Travel Ep.3: Japanese Myths MEET Greek Legends!!

In this special episode, join Ariel as she dives into another epic cross-cultural mythological mashup live from her holiday in Japan! Now that the secret is out and she has shared her adventures on the legendary luxury D&S sightseeing trains, Ariel is exploring the wild similarities and hilarious differences between famous Japanese legends and classic Greek myths. Listen along as she compares the grumpy Greek ocean lord Poseidon to Ryujin, a powerful Japanese dragon king who controls the ocean tides with magical jewels from a palace made entirely of red and white coral. You'll also meet the ultimate shape-shifting pranksters called Tanuki—magical raccoon dogs who use leaves to play tricks on humans and would definitely fit right into the Hermes cabin—and hear the spectacular showdown between the chaotic storm god Susanoo and Yamata no Orochi, a colossal eight-headed dragon that mirrors the terrifying Lernaean Hydra! Grab your celestial bronze weapons, your favorite travel snacks, and check out the latest travel blocks to follow Ariel's weekend journey, and don't forget to head over to the official Reddit club page to vote on what mythological territory we should conquer next! 🗣️ 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 [https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesofOlympusClub/s/UOrXBCn9Dp] 🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11) Podcast: Tales of Olympus Email: @shin0225@gmail.com [shin0225@gmail.com] Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd [https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd] Comment: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments [https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments] Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! Powered by Firstory Hosting [https://firstory.me/zh]

SPECIAL | Travel Ep.2: Greek Quiz + The Cosmic Rulers!

Hey guys! Ariel here, coming to you with our first official Wednesday travel update from my top-secret holiday location! I've been out exploring and having peak demigod adventures, but today we are putting your brains to the test. Before we dive into the legendary myths of my secret vacation spot, we are setting the stage with a mega 10-question Greek Mythology Pop Quiz to see if you can get a perfect score on your Olympian facts before we meet the powerhouse squad over here. Once our brains are warmed up, we are diving straight into a massive clash of cosmic rulers, because you are getting an introduction to a completely different "Big Three" sibling rivalry that makes Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades look like best friends. We're talking about Amaterasu, the supreme Sun Goddess who rules the celestial plains; Tsukuyomi, the Moon God who got hit with the ultimate silent treatment; and Susanoo, the chaotic Storm God who defeated a colossal eight-headed dragon and found a legendary sword inside its tail! Did this epic divine lineup give you any extra clues about what country I'm exploring this week? Lock in your quiz scores, drop your ultimate destination guesses in the comments, and keep an eye on my travel blocks because another episode is dropping on the weekends! 🗣️ 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 [https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesofOlympusClub/s/UOrXBCn9Dp] 🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11) Podcast: Tales of Olympus Email: @shin0225@gmail.com [shin0225@gmail.com] Comment: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments [https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments] Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! Powered by Firstory Hosting [https://firstory.me/zh]

SPECIAL | ???? Travel Ep. 1 : Guess Where?

Hey guys! Ariel here, and this week’s episode of Tales of Olympus is coming to you from a completely top-secret holiday location! ✈️🌍. In this special cross-cultural mashup episode, I’m not telling you where I am—you have to guess! I’m dropping major mythological hints comparing our favorite drama-loving Greek gods to the local legends right here. Can you channel your inner Athena, decipher the clues from my weekend adventures, and figure out my exact coordinates? 🗣️ 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 [https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesofOlympusClub/s/UOrXBCn9Dp] 🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11) Podcast: Tales of Olympus Email: @shin0225@gmail.com [shin0225@gmail.com] Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! Powered by Firstory Hosting [https://firstory.me/zh]