{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63dc10d32dba3100108683e2/6600f5488d6ad80016d83cf2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Mythology & Retellings","description":"<p>In this fun bonus episode, Shruti and Neha dive into everything mythology-related, including: what are myths? Why are Greek mythology retellings so popular, and is that problematic? Does mythology still exist today?</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about all this and more, referencing The Hero's Journey, Joseph Campbell, and world mythologies.</p><p><br></p><p><em>*Spoilers for American Gods between 20:50-21:10</em></p><p><br></p><p>Books Mentioned:</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9781338878981\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows</a> by JK Rowling</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9780063081918\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">American Gods</a> by Neil Gaiman</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9781400031702\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Secret History</a> by Donna Tartt</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9781786892485\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Penelopiad</a> by Margaret Atwood</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9780316556323\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Circe</a> by Madeline Miller</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9781728279374\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Clytemnestra</a> by Costanza Casati</p><p><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/98995/9780759557307\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kaikeyi</a> by Vaishnavi Patel</p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to hear more in-depth literary analysis, curated book recommendations, and cultural commentary, <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/6290f10b889cc00014eaca8c/shows/63dc10d32dba3100108683e2/episodes/subscribe%20to%20our%20free%20newsletter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">subscribe to our free newsletter</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>We love to hear from listeners about the books we discuss - you can connect with us on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thenoveltea.pod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> or by emailing us at thenovelteapod@gmail.com.</p><p>This episode description contains links to Bookshop.org, a website that supports independent bookstores. If you use these links we may earn a small commission (which helps support our work) at no additional cost to you.</p>","author_name":"Neha & Shruti"}