Styx and Bones

It's time for an Odyssey summer (except for your Patreon, we'll still be here with new exciting content for July) We appreciate all of your support and love and we have truly enjoyed this chapter of Styx and Bones but for now, we need to put down this chapter of our podcast - we have been podcasting for 5 seasons straight and it's time for the girls to take a step back. It wasn't an easy decision...

It’s time for the STYX SENATE to vote because the girlies here at Styx and Bones have launched the war of 1,000 ships…… Are we tired of Athena, Medusa and Poseidon - Ovid’s Version? Are we over the Zeus slander? We're reviewing the L takes from discourse online and proposing a Demnatio Memoriae from the Senate - because here at Styx and Bones we look at the facts, not our feelings. SENATE, how...

Welcome back to Styx and Bones court we’re today we are defending our great King - Poseidon! The emperors of Styx and Bones are done with Poseidon slander that stems from our lovely friend Ovid and his retelling of a myth in Metamorphoses. We’ll be presenting evidence as to why Poseidon should be free of all charges. What do you think? Let us know! Chapters:  FREE POSEIDON, courts in session: (0:0...

We're back and this time we're ranking the Greek Gods.... a controversial topic, one with many opinions but a challenge we're willing to take. Which Gods will make into the top tiers and which ones will fall to the bottom? Let us know if you agree with our rankings and who do you have on your tiered list? Chapters: Intro, Greece and updates: (0:00) Ranking the Greek Gods!!: (3:58) 🌿 BOOK YOUR TRI...

Asclepius is an S tier god here at the Styx and Bones podcast and we're diving into his wild myth and his sanctuary at Epidaurus. This myth basically was one where Zeus could have just talked to someone to sent an email to his son Apollo and his son Asclepius but it's Zeus being Zeus. We're in for a wild ride and then we're showing the sanctuary to Asclepius at Epidaurus and we're showing why he w...

Today we're exploring the the Erechtheion on the Acropolis of Athens dedicated to BOTH Athena and Poseidon but did you also know Hephaestus was worshipped there too? The myth on why is pretty wild..... (what is a man doing here?!)We're then diving into the infamous story of the missing Caryatid that longs to join her sisters in Greece and why the porch of the maidens is so special. REMINDE...

As we enter in the spring, we enter into the season of Dionysus, Maenads and mystery cults! Today the girls are chit chatting and embodying the energy of Dionysus, is he an Olympian and more! Chapters: (0:00) Styx Senate Updates, Damnatio Memori Begins! (4:33 )Is Dionysus an Olympian? (12:38)  We’re in our Dionysus Era! (45:14) Dionysus and Hekate at Lagina, More Styx Senate 🌿 BOOK YOUR TRIP TO G...

We’re back with another infamous Hekate episode and we’re taking a look at Hekate as the Nursemaid and evidence that leads to the point that she overthrows Kronos?! We're covering why it matters when looking at mythology to stake a claim about a god or goddess - do we have a site that back this? Do we have art/sculpture or other writers writing about the same thing? We can't just make a cl...

Today we are bringing forth a code of ethics for this community, we are presenting how we wish to shun history deniers away and the girls are DONE with talking about Hekate as the Mother, Maiden and Crone and “holding space” - we’re done. SENATE, how say you?!  We beseech our time and evidence to the Senate to vote as we move forward. Results will be in the next WATGD. Chapters: Welcome to the Sty...

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Sometimes life can be really stressful and sometimes the world can be really dark, we were going to take a break from podcasting this week but we wanted to create a space for the girlies to laugh, relate to the trials and tribulations of carrying the weight of the world and we're sharing our life updates, favorite stress snacks and TV shows we've been watching lately to combat the stress!...

Today we're back talking about the infamous mystery cult for Persephone and Demeter - the Eleusinian Mysteries! Who can join this mystery cult, why were the ancient peoples celebrating and what are our thoughts on the discussion of reconstruction of mystery cults? Chapters: (0:00) Introduction (2:10) The Eleusinian Mysteries (23:50) Reconstructing Mystery Cults (Modern Practice) (30:00) Connec...

We believe in giving people sources to arm with with knowledge and information on white supremacist ideologies in our space as sometimes they are hard to identify here are a few sources we recommend reading: A Wolf in New Age Clothing: Starseed beliefs, conspirituality, and a soft pathway to radicalization: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L185wGY07SFmH6p5g2SQlydPNCQ6rhsf/view Whitewashing Ancient...

In this episode of What Are the Girls Doing ?, the girls address recent backlash and stand firmly in their work and scholarship… again. We talk through what it means to be in our Persephone era, from the historical and artistic significance of Kore statues to the creation and meaning behind our recreated Persephone artwork. We also offers a preview of next week’s discussion on Eleusis and mystery...

This episode examines what the ancients believed were the entrances to Hades. We're also taking a look at Homer’s Odyssey and reviewing the scholarly debate over whether the journey points to the Acheron River or Lake Avernus as the entrance to the underworld the Odysseus entered. We also are exploring necromancy, prophecy, and the sacred cave at Eleusis. CHAPTERS (0:00) Topic introduction, an...

Book your trip to Greece with us for September 2026 and the Styx and Bones Girlies we have 5 EARLY BIRD SPOTS LEFT: https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/greece/greece-with-chelsea-the-ghost-whisperer-sep-2026?earlyBird=true⁠ We’re kicking off 2026 with new hobbies philosophy, mythology, and entrances to the underworld. This week, the girls are crushing on Marcus Aurelius and why Stoicism still hits,...

Our critical review of The Secrets of Greek Mysticism by George Lizos, and why this book is so problematic in its ideologies, from starseed propaganda to Mr. Lizos’s rejection of scholarship. Why have online “influencers” promoted this book to their audiences? Many of their critiques focus on surface-level issues, such as the absence of Hades or Hekate, Xenia and Dionysus while missing the far mor...

The wait is over, you can now join our trip to Greece! We'll be going to see the sacred sites, temples, museums and more. 🌿 BOOK YOUR TRIP TO GREECE WITH US: Join us on our upcoming trip to Greece and get the full breakdown of our trip here → ⁠https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/greece/greece-with-chelsea-the-ghost-whisperer-sep-2026?earlyBird=true⁠ ✈️ Email Sign Up for Updates: Get connected and s...

It’s the Styx and Bones season finale and the girls are standing on business and dropping their biggest surprise yet. We’re wrapping up this season with major announcements and a glimpse into what’s next for the temple. ✈️ Email Sign Up for Greece Updates: Get connected and stay updated on traveling to Greece with us → https://trovatrip.com/get-connected?hostId=68e7ed2c36348452268ce909&host=St...

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...

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...

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...

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 insta...

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...

Today we dive deep into the legendary Greek mythology love story of Dionysus and Ariadne. Discover how Ariadne, the abandoned princess of Crete, found love with Dionysus, the god of wine and ecstasy. From her heartbreak with Theseus to receiving a crown of stars and a place among the gods, Ariadne’s myth is one of empowerment, resilience, and romance and is one of our favorite myths here at Styx a...