Hades Explained: An Expert on the Restless Dead of Ancient Greece

In this History N' Games interview, host Meghan Sullivan talks with THE expert on Ancient Greek religion (particularly its underworld aspects) Professor Sarah Ils Johnston! Topics include the origins of Zagreus and his sister Melinoe, the truth behind Hecate, and the extreme lengths the ancient Greeks went to in order to appease angry ghosts.
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I know why you didn't correct her on this, since it's a minor detail and you'd rather get to the meat of your discussion instead of embarrassing her, but I still feel I need to note this: Hades is not a first person shooter.

[@blakewinter1657]

I wonder if the terms like 'honey minded' or 'good spirited' were meant literally? I am thinking here of how the Irish call the faeries 'the good folk,' but at the same time, this is meant more because if you call them 'the little jerks' they're more likely to be mean to you, not because they are viewed as actually being good.

[@historyngames]

Thanks for watching, Blake! And we do actually talk about how Melinoe is possibly a name that's meant to appease the goddess, since she has the ability to send nightmares to people. It's so interesting how the Irish do the same with fairy folk, isn't it? :D

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Thank you! Professor Johnston was a fantastic guest. Actually, I've gotten really lucky with all of my guests. They're super enthusiastic and knowledgeable. ^___^

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Thank you! And yes, I recommend her books they're really informative. :D

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