In Search of Hyperborea: Part 1, Ancient Greek Mythology and Modernity by Liv Agar published on 2021-07-16T19:28:32Z "Hyperborea" was noted by the Greeks to have been a land beyond the vicious boreal winds of the north, in a sunlit realm of justice with no disease, war, old age, or labour. Where did this mythology come from and why is it still being referenced today? Part 2 will be out early for 2$ a month for Patrons at patreon.com/livagar . Additional bonus content about hyperborea will also be posted there. Music in earlier part of the episode by Jan Janko Močnik: https://janjmocnik.bandcamp.com/album/pagania-i Sources used in this episode: Hyperboreans : myth and history in Celtic-Hellenic contacts, Timothy P. Bridgman. Ethnic Identity in Greek Antiquity, Jonathan M. Hall. Adam, Eve, and Agriculture: The First Scientific Experiment, Harry White. https://vimeo.com/145285143 How to change the course of human history, David Graeber and David Wengrow. Elevating optimal human nutrition to a central goal of plant breeding and production of plant-based foods, David C Sands et al. Genre News & Politics Comment by shibulbobble If you check comments, I'd like to say that I thought this was quite fascinating! 2022-12-30T09:12:46Z Comment by shibulbobble Something about this account reminds me of how people like to think of Africa, and of certain African peoples (like the San) somehow being closer to the natural or original state of humans, even though by definition they are just as separated from it as we are. 2022-12-30T08:40:59Z Comment by ason What was that song from? I am having flashbacks 2022-01-18T16:40:46Z Comment by Tim Excellent work, Liv! 2021-07-25T11:48:11Z