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We have some important announcements that you won't want to miss this episode! The girls are changing the temple, we're talking about Zeus's Temple and statue that was considered an ancient wonder and making bargains with Hades and Persephone for more time with the living as we prepare for next weeks episode about Orpheus and Eurydice.Chapters:0:00 — What are the girls doing?4:22 — MAJOR Temple Changes!!15:26 — The girls are going to Athens and Eleusis22:38 — Zeus at Olympia an Ancient Wonder29:47 — Orpheus and Eurydice36:26 — Bargaining with Hades and PersephoneCheck out our Patreon, Styx and Bones Temple's Store, Blogs and more! ⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/styxandboness⁠FOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIAhttps://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA⁠https://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelsea⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW DR. K⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_⁠⁠⁠

We explore the realms of the Greek Underworld and what actually happens to a soul after death in ancient Greek belief.We break down the role of Hades and Persephone as rulers of the dead, the function of the Three Judges, and how souls are sorted into each realm. We also talk about who truly ends up in Tartarus and why it was not a place for the average person, but a punishment reserved for those that trick and disrespect the gods. Chapters:(0:00) Intro(1:21) Is Melinoë a Child of Hades and Persephone?(2:54) The 3 Judges of the Underworld and the Realms of Hades(16:11) Hades, Persephone and Thanatos(19:52) Zeus, Apollo and Tartarus(24:47) Who Actually Goes to Tartarus?(27:46) Greek Myth Retellings and Epic: The Musical(32:46) Who Would We Want to See Sentenced in Hades?Check out our Patreon, Styx and Bones Temple's Store, Blogs and more! ⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/styxandboness⁠FOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIAhttps://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA⁠https://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelsea⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW DR. K⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_⁠⁠⁠

Welcome back to what are the girls doing?!In this episode we're taking on our seats of position as judges here at Styx and Bones Temple (copying the judges of the underworld which we're diving into next week!!).The girls are taking a hard look at can you find the greek gods in your birth chart via astrology? Should you split 50/50 on the first date? Weaponizing mental health and more! What do we judge on and we want to hear from you our listeners of do you agree with our hot takes and judgements?

In this episode, we explore the story of Clytemnestra, one of the most infamous figures of Greek tragedy, remembered for murdering her husband Agamemnon upon his return from Troy. But who was Clytemnestra beyond the label of “murderess”We’ll examine her story through the lens of ancient myth and literature, comparing her to her sisters Penelope and Helen, two women often idealized or vilified in very different ways.Why does Penelope become the model of loyalty, Helen the emblem of beauty and destruction, and Clytemnestra the embodiment of vengeance? What does this say about how ancient Greek society and our modern world constructs archetypes of women?Chapters(0:00) – Introduction(1:34) – Melinoe, Hermes & Sources on the Gods(2:26) – Mars the Kitty Update (4:32) – The Story of Clytemnestra(13:10) – Why Was Clytemnestra’s Offense So Shocking in the Ancient World?(21:14) – Clytemnestra, Penelope & Helen: Queens Compared(28:19) – Why Do We Still Pit Women Against Each OtherCheck out our Patreon, Styx and Bones Temple's Store, Blogs and more! https://beacons.ai/styxandboness⁠FOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIAhttps://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA⁠https://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelsea⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW DR. K⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_⁠⁠⁠

Surprise our podcast is back weekly and welcome to our new segment what are the girls doing?! We're talking all things hobbies, life updates with High Priestess Chelsea and Dr. K, sharing some of our favorite art, retellings and so much more! In today's episode the girls are crashing out over critical thinking, the story of Clytemnestra and so much more!Art featured: @mytholympus on instagramChapters:Intro: (0:00)Hades and Persephone's Children, Hermes, Book Recs and Lives! (2:00)New Hobbies and Introducing the Kitten Mars!: (4:14)Hot Girls Need to Bring Back Thinking (hear us out): (12:23)Clytemnestra, Penelope and Helen (33:43)Check out our Patreon, Styx and Bones Temple's Store, Blogs and more! ⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/styxandboness⁠FOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIAhttps://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA⁠https://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelsea⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW DR. K⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we explore Tartarus, the darkest realm of Hades in Greek mythology. Learn who was condemned to Tartarus, how the gods punished souls in the Underworld, and the myths that reveal ancient ideas of justice and divine retribution. From legendary figures cast into Tartarus to what this realm might mean for us today, we’re diving deep into the Greek Underworld.Timestamps(00:00) Topic Intro(04:30) What Are the Girls Doing?!(12:14) Hermes, Hades + Persephone and Community Lives(17:30) Ancient Roman Evil Eye Protection Amulets(20:08) The Realms of Hades – Tartarus(23:50) Who Goes to Tartarus?(28:28) Cases of Those Sent to Tartarus(42:33) What Is Our Tartarus?Check out our Patreon, Styx and Bones Temple's Store, Blogs and more! ⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/styxandboness⁠FOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIAhttps://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA⁠https://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelsea⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW DR. K⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_⁠⁠⁠

Ever wondered how people fall in love with Greek mythology? From Percy Jackson to Disney’s Hercules, and even modern myth-inspired works like Epic: The Musical, we explore all the ways these legendary stories capture our hearts. Join us as we dive into myth retellings, the myths that first drew us in, and where YOU can start your own journey into the world of the Greek gods.Timestamps:(0:00) Intro(2:28) Thoughts on Greek Myth Retellings(8:17) Tyche, Hades & Epic: The Musical in the Mystery Cult(10:18) Dionysus & Hermes Restock(11:20) Gateways to Greek Mythology: Percy Jackson, Hercules & More(19:18) How We Got Into Greek Mythology & the Gods(30:03) Where to Start in Greek Mythology(36:26) The First Myth That Hooked Us(41:26) Zeus & HP Chelsea’s Godson StoryCheck out our Patreon, Styx and Bones Temple's Store, Blogs and more! ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/styxandbonessFOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIA⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast⁠⁠FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelsea⁠⁠FOLLOW DR. K⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_⁠⁠

At Styx and Bones, we don’t just study the goddesses—we teach how we see ourselves reflected in them, speak their names, and develop archetypes based on their historical epithets to help us reflect, reconnect, and remember.In ancient Greek religion, goddesses weren’t abstract. They were complex, multifaceted beings known through their epithets names like Areia, Paphia, Enodia, or Soteira. These titles held real meaning in temples, rituals, and the lives of worshippers. Today, we research and reconstruct these forgotten threads, not just to recover history, but to reclaim our own stories through them.These archetypes, developed through our research at the temple. are more than categories, they’re mirrors. They help us see ourselves reflected in the divine, and understand how each aspect of the goddess teaches us something about power, love, war, beauty, protection, and more.Intro: (0:00)Greek Goddess Archetypes Boxes, Readings and Myths:(4:00)Aphrodite, The Adonia and More on Extra Members: (5:55)Why We Developed Greek Goddess Archetypes: (10:09)Breaking Down the Greek Goddesses into Our Archetypes: (15:22)How We See Ourselves Reflected in the Greek Goddess Archetypes: (56:12)Check out our Patreon, Styx and Bones Temple's Store, Blogs and more! ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/styxandbonessFOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIA⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonestemple⁠⁠FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelsea⁠⁠FOLLOW DR. K⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_⁠⁠

Join our extra members for more content around ancient greek religion, mythology and more!⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPyP0MDL0O7tOBYrt0et_rxe6NPmczWZFDid Persephone and Aphrodite really hate each other—or is there more to the story?In this video, we dive deep into the myth of Adonis, the beautiful mortal man caught between the goddess of love and the queen of the underworld. But this isn’t just about drama—we’re going beyond the surface.We explore how Persephone and Aphrodite were both honored in ancient Greek religion as Despoina, the "Mistress of the House," a powerful title that speaks to their divine authority and queenship.We’ll unpack how their worship overlapped, what their titles meant in ancient cult practices, and how modern interpretations often fall into the trap of pitting two powerful women against each other—a dynamic that reflects more about us than the ancient world.Intro: 0:00Aphrodite Month in Our Mystery Cult!: 1:53Aphrodite Restock + Statue Updates in the Temple: 5:20Do Aphrodite and Persephone Hate Each Other?: 7:57Why the Dark Divine Feminine Movement Appropriates our Religion: 23:19Despoina the Epithet of Queen: 27:40Check out our Patreon, Styx and Bones Temple's Store, Blogs and more! ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/styxandbonessFOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIA⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonestemple⁠⁠FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelsea⁠⁠FOLLOW DR. K⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_⁠⁠

We examine the dynamic relationship between Persephone, Queen of the Underworld, and Hekate in her role as Propolos—“the Guide” or “She Who Leads.” Emphasis is placed on Hekate’s liminal function at thresholds and crossroads, and how her guidance is needed to assist the Queen of the Underworld during rites of passage, seasonal transitions, and initiatory mysteries. These two goddesses are tied so closely together and is a piece that is missing in modern depictions of Hekate and the mass amount of misinformation around this ancient goddess.Chapters: Intro: (0:00)New Hekate items in the temple!: (2:42)More Hera + Hekate content on members only: (5:55)Hekate Propolos and Persephone: (10:39)Persephone and Hekate appropriation and taken out of their context: (29:35)Join our extra members for more content around ancient greek religion, mythology and more!⁠⁠Check out our shop, services and classes below:⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/styxandboness⁠FOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIA⁠https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonestemple⁠FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA⁠https://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelsea⁠FOLLOW DR. K⁠https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_⁠

Join our extra members for more content around ancient greek religion, mythology and more!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPyP0MDL0O7tOBYrt0et_rxe6NPmczWZFIn today's world, there's a lot of confusion and misinformation about what it truly means to connect with the Greek gods. Many modern portrayals either oversimplify or sensationalize the sacred relationship the ancients had with their gods.In this video, we'll explore the authentic traditions of Hellenic Polytheism the real practices of building relationships with the gods and how connection wasn't always about elaborate rituals, but often about seeing the divine woven into everyday life.Learn how the ancient Greeks experienced the presence of the gods in simple, daily moments, from a breeze across the fields to the rituals at the hearth, and how you can deepen your own authentic connection today. Let's return to the roots of true connection with the gods just as the ancients did.Check out our shop, services and classes below: https://beacons.ai/styxandbonessFOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIAhttps://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/styxandbonestempleFOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEAhttps://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelseaFOLLOW DR. Khttps://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_

Step into the shadowy depths of the Underworld and uncover the untold stories of the wives of Hades... as Persephone wasn't his only lover!Check out our store, youtube channel and classes below:https://beacons.ai/styxandbonessFOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIAhttps://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/styxandbonestemplehttps://www.tiktok.com/@styxandbonestemple FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEAhttps://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelseahttps://www.tiktok.com/@highpriestesschelseaFOLLOW DR. Khttps://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtdiaries_tags:ancient greece, greek mythology, greek heroes, hercules, hades, persephone, zeus, hera, hermes, apollo, greek mythology explained, hellenism, hellenic polytheism, pagan, apollo, artemis, ancient history, greek myth, aphrodite, ares, theseus, odysseus, greek mythology aesthetic, trojan war, troy, hekate, hecate

Welcome to Our Cost of a Hero Series, today we’re exploring the infamous Hero of Athens and his famous story of the Minotaur and there Labyrinth, Theseus.Do we consider him to be an actual greek hero and was the cost of being a hero worth it?Intro of Our Topic: 0:00MYSTERY BOX REVEAL: 3:52The Greek Hero Theseus: 9:01Was the Cost Worth Being a Hero?: 36:36Check out our shop, services and classes below: https://beacons.ai/styxandbonessFOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIAhttps://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/styxandbonestemplehttps://www.tiktok.com/@styxandbonestemple FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEAhttps://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelseahttps://www.tiktok.com/@highpriestesschelseaFOLLOW DR. Khttps://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtdiaries_

Aphrodite is a goddess who's had her way with almost any mortal man or god because let's be honest.... she can! Today we're diving into her lovers (and lesser known ones) and ranking them from most romantic to ... well least. Let us know how you'd rank them! Check out our shop, services and classes below:  https://beacons.ai/styxandboness FOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonestemple https://www.tiktok.com/@styxandbonestemple  FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelsea https://www.tiktok.com/@highpriestesschelsea FOLLOW DR. K https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_ https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtdiaries_

Welcome back to Season 4 of Styx and Bones! We're calling all the greek myth people of the world to step into our symposium because today... we're exploring the complex relationship between Zeus and Hera and the Goddess of the Night, NYX. Bring your favorite drink and get ready to enter into our symposium! We're back! (0:00) Welcome to the Symposium Party!: (7:18) Does Zeus fear Nyx?: (13:48) The games of Zeus and Hera: (29:33) Poseidon challenges Zeus: (42:15) Check out our shop, services and classes below:  https://beacons.ai/styxandboness FOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonestemple https://www.tiktok.com/@styxandbonestemple  FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelsea https://www.tiktok.com/@highpriestesschelsea FOLLOW DR. K https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_ https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtdiaries_

We're ending the year standing on business and talking about some 2024 tea, the thieves of the podcast, some of our favorite moments in 2024, the future of Styx and Bones and more! Podcasting Chapters: Intro: (0:00) What Grinds Your Gears?: (9:00) Spilling 2024 Tea: (16:19) Styx and Bones 2025 Plans: (21:25) Book Recommendations? (23:49) Hear Me Out.... (29:23) Holiday Plans: (34:56) Addressing the Thieves: (37:56) Hades and Magic?: (47:10) Favorite Episode of 2024: (51:05) Future Podcasting Guests?: (54:42) Check out our shop, services and classes below:  https://beacons.ai/styxandboness FOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonestemple https://www.tiktok.com/@styxandbonestemple  FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelsea https://www.tiktok.com/@highpriestesschelsea FOLLOW DR. K https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_ https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtdiaries_

Follow us for more on the Greek Gods, their myths and Ancient Greek Religion! Check out our shop, services and classes below: https://beacons.ai/styxandboness FOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonestemple https://www.tiktok.com/@styxandbonestemple FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelsea https://www.tiktok.com/@highpriestesschelsea FOLLOW DR. K https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_ https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtdiaries_

How was magic viewed and practiced in Ancient Greece?  Was magic forbidden and considered against the will of the gods? Today we’re diving into the secrets of magic in Ancient Greece! Intro: (0:00) Full Moon and Magic (1:39) Olympus and Underworld MYSTERY BOXES (8:11) The Secrets of Ancient Greek Magic and the Gods: (11:42) STYX AND BONES TEMPLE Shop our products: https://tinyurl.com/tzxrnzh2 Book a service: https://tinyurl.com/2dyz7su8 FOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonestemple https://www.tiktok.com/@styxandbonestemple  FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/highpriestesschelsea https://www.tiktok.com/@highpriestesschelsea FOLLOW DR. K https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_ https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtdiaries_

Today we’re ranking ancient love spells you can find in the Greek Magical Papyri that feature goddesses like Aphrodite and Hekate! Intro: (0:00) NEW Styx and Bones Stickers and Temple Updates: (7:24) The Realms of Hades Patreon: (9:57) WINTER MYSTERY BOXES ARE COMING! OLYMPUS AND HADES: (13:06) Ranking Ancient Love Spells in the PGM!: (16:54) PGM Random Divination and Thieves: (1:00:00) STYX AND BONES TEMPLE Shop our products: https://tinyurl.com/tzxrnzh2 Book a service: https://tinyurl.com/2dyz7su8 FOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonestemple https://www.tiktok.com/@styxandbonestemple  FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseaghostwhisperer https://www.tiktok.com/@chelseaghostwhisperer FOLLOW DR. K https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_ https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtdiaries_

Are there ancient rituals you can perform with the Greek Gods? Did the ancients believe in rituals within their sphere of practice and worship in Ancient Greek Religion? Let's dive in and discover the mystery of ancient rituals - if any at all! Intro: (0:00) King Hades, Queen Persephone, Hekate and Hermes Restock (5:03) Patreon Fun and Book Club for November!: (6:44) Rituals and the Greek Gods?: (11:28) STYX AND BONES TEMPLE Shop our products: https://tinyurl.com/tzxrnzh2 Book a service: https://tinyurl.com/2dyz7su8 FOLLOW STYX AND BONES ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonespodcast https://www.instagram.com/styxandbonestemple https://www.tiktok.com/@styxandbonestemple FOLLOW HIGH PRIESTESS CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseaghostwhisperer https://www.tiktok.com/@chelseaghostwhisperer FOLLOW DR. K https://www.instagram.com/dirtdiaries_ https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtdiaries_