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What would the world of Greek mythology feel like… if absolutely nothing was going wrong? 🌙 No monsters. No impossible quests. No gods starting a ten-year war. Tonight, we’re slowing things down. Join Ariel for exactly 15 minutes of peaceful Greek mythology as we drift across the calm Aegean Sea, wander through a quiet ancient Greek town, step into a sacred grove, look up at the myths hidden among the stars, and finally climb toward Mount Olympus after dark. Along the way, we’ll encounter Poseidon’s peaceful seas, Hestia’s glowing hearth, nymphs hidden throughout the natural world, constellations filled with ancient stories, and—for once—a completely quiet Olympus. Get comfortable, turn down the lights, close your eyes, and let Greek mythology carry you toward sleep. And yes. Somehow, this episode ended at EXACTLY 15:00. 🌙 🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou, age 12Podcast: Tales of OlympusEmail: [email protected] YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjdOfficial Website: https://aigtalesofolympus.firstory.cc/Comment: https://open.firstory.fm/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

It’s FINALLY here. 🏛️🌑 After being postponed for a life update, the Taipei English speech contest, current events, and then a certain host turning TWELVE… we are finally descending into the ROMAN UNDERWORLD! But was the Roman afterlife really just the Greek Underworld with everyone’s names translated into Latin? Not exactly. In this episode of Tales of Olympus, Ariel follows the legendary Trojan hero Aeneas into the realm of the dead as he searches for his father, Anchises. Guided by the mysterious Cumaean Sibyl and carrying the Golden Bough, Aeneas crosses paths with Charon, Cerberus, the tragic Queen Dido, the horrors of Tartarus, the paradise of Elysium, and the strange waters of Lethe. And then things get even bigger—because deep within the Underworld, Aeneas is shown something no living Roman has seen yet: the future of Rome itself. We’ll also explore how Roman beliefs about death differed from Greek mythology, meet spirits like the Manes, Lares, and Lemures! Grab your Golden Bough. Keep a coin ready for Charon. And whatever you do… don’t wake Cerberus. 🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou, age 12Podcast: Tales of OlympusEmail: [email protected] YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjdOfficial Website: https://aigtalesofolympus.firstory.ccComment: https://open.firstory.fm/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

I’M TWELVE!!! 🎂 Yep. Somehow, I have officially survived 12 entire years on planet Earth. So obviously, for my birthday, I postponed the Roman Underworld and decided to talk about a subject even more important than Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, the Trojan War, and the Oracle of Delphi: ME. In this birthday special, we’re diving into the Ariel lore—why I’m apparently physically incapable of casually liking anything, what 11-year-old me actually did with her life, which Greek gods probably make up my personality, and what I’m planning (or at least attempting 😅) for Year 12. I’m also teasing some of the things I’ve been working on, including Apps, YouTube, music, and a few projects that I am absolutely NOT telling you about yet. 👀 But most importantly, this episode is a giant thank-you to everyone who has listened to Tales of Olympus and somehow decided to stick around for the mythology, Percy Jackson references, terrible Zeus decisions, random life updates, and everything else this podcast has become. Twelve-year-old Ariel is officially here. Tales of Olympus isn’t going anywhere. And yes—the Roman Underworld is still coming. Sorry, Charon. Happy birthday to me! 🎂🏛️ 🎧 Listen & ConnectHost: Ariel I Gou (Age 11)Podcast: Tales of OlympusEmail: @[email protected] YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjdOfficial Website: https://aigtalesofolympus.firstory.ccComment: https://open.firstory.fm/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! Powered by Firstory Hosting

Sooo… this was supposed to be a life update. Somehow, we ended up talking about Greek mythology, being yourself, the future of Taipei, ancient prophecies, ocean currents, and why an Oracle telling you to “take the MRT” would actually be incredibly unhelpful. Totally normal episode. want you to be. So in this slightly chaotic 14-minute rant, we're talking about finding your own voice, living your own style, why being eleven doesn't mean it's too early to care about the future, what ancient Greek prophecies have to do with modern life, and how one voice can travel from Taipei, to Taiwan, to the world. A Taipei of the World. 🌏 Oh—and somehow ocean currents get involved. Don't ask. Just listen. 🌊 Live your own life. Tell your own story. And most importantly—live your own style.🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11) Podcast: Tales of Olympus Email: @[email protected] Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd Comment: https://open.firstory.fm/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! Powered by Firstory Hosting

Grab your blue soda and strap on your celestial bronze armor—we’re heading back to Long Island! In this episode of Tales of Olympus, 11-year-old mythology expert Ariel I Gou breaks down the massive announcement shaking the Riordanverse: Rick Riordan and Annabelle Oh’s brand-new book, The Wild Zone!What happens when Clarisse La Rue dumps a squad of new demigods into Camp Half-Blood’s deepest, most forbidden forest for a midnight survival race? We dive into Cabin Five’s wildest traditions, meet Ares daughter Katie Kim and her squad (the Wild Omada), and pinpoint exactly where this eerie autumn mystery fits into the original Percy Jackson timeline. Plus, stick around for massive rumblings about The Kane Chronicles potentially heading to TV!!!🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11) Podcast: Tales of Olympus Email: @[email protected] Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd Comment: https://open.firstory.fm/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! Powered by Firstory Hosting

CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE!!! TAP HERE!!!!Grab your blue cookies and favorite ice cream bowl, demigods! 🍨 In this episode of Tales of Olympus, 11-year-old host Ariel I Gou dives deep into the realm of Erebos to tackle the messiest, most dramatic relationship scandal in ancient Greek mythology: The Tale of Minthe! 🌿Before mint was your favorite scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream or a garden garnish, it was an Underworld Naiad nymph who caught the eye of Hades, Lord of the Dead. But what happens when you bring water nymph arrogance to a showdown with the Queen of the Underworld? (Spoiler alert: Persephone’s golden sandals show absolutely NO mercy!)Join Ariel as she unpacks: 💧 The Emo River of Wailing: Meet the River Cocytus and its resident drama queen nymph.👠 The Ultimate Stomp-Down: Why running your mouth to the Dread Goddess Persephone will literally get you pulverized into garden herbs.🕵️‍♀️ The Big Mythological Cold Case: Did Hades actually cheat on Persephone, or was Minthe just a bitter ex who couldn't let go?🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11)Podcast: Tales of OlympusOfficial Website: https://aigtalesofolympus.firstory.ccOfficial YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjdEmail: [email protected] a Comment: https://open.firstory.fm/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Powered by Firstory Hosting

Grab your Camp Half-Blood hoodies and blue cookies, demigods. In this episode of Tales of Olympus, 11-year-old host Ariel I Gou unpacks one of the most brilliant triumphs—and devastating heartbreaks—in all of Greek mythology: the story of Oedipus and the Sphinx.On the jagged cliffs of Thebes, an exiled prince outsmarts a winged monster with a single word, saving a doomed kingdom and earning a golden crown. But behind his greatest victory lies an inescapable shadow. Journey through the painful twists of Oedipus’s past—from an abandoned infant with scarred feet to a desperate wanderer fleeing a cursed prophecy, only to walk straight into its trap.We follow the fateful crossroads, the truth that tore a royal family apart, and how this ancient tragedy inspired Sigmund Freud's famous "Oedipus Complex." Finally, stick around for our rapid-fire Myth vs. History bonus round to uncover the real archaeology of Bronze-Age Thebes and the origins of the deadly Greek Sphinx!🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11) Podcast: Tales of Olympus Email: @[email protected] Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd Comment: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! Powered by Firstory Hosting

After a successful new week at sixth grade, Ariel kicks open the gateway to one of ancient Rome's most unique, purely Roman deities: Janus, the two-faced god of doors, gates, transitions, and beginnings!Did you know this maze-dwelling Battle of the Labyrinth troublemaker was worshipped before even Jupiter? Join 11-year-old mythology expert Ariel I Gou as she breaks down how one ancient god gave us the month of January, controlled the divine Wi-Fi of Roman prayers, and watched both the past and the future at once. Plus, discover the jaw-dropping secret of the Temple of Janus—where massive bronze doors were thrown open during war and locked tight during peace—and don't miss our "Myth vs. History" lightning round uncovering real ancient Roman coins and four-way stone arches! 🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11) Podcast: Tales of Olympus Email: @[email protected] Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd Comment: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! Powered by Firstory Hosting

Can you believe it, demigods?! Tales of Olympus has officially blasted past 100 countries listening! 🎉 To celebrate this mind-blowing milestone—and cope with the absolute reality check that 6th grade starts tomorrow in our gifted classroom—Ariel takes a trip down memory lane. Tune in for a super cozy, slightly cringey, and deeply heartwarming reaction to Episode 1 and our 1-year anniversary special, plus a massive thank-you to the best community in the entire universe. Grab your blue cookies and join the celebration! 🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11) Podcast: Tales of Olympus Email: @[email protected] Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd Comment: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! Powered by Firstory Hosting

Hold onto your wands, because Tales of Olympus is taking a massive detour from Mount Olympus all the way to the banks of the Nile! In this epic special episode, 11-year-old mythology host Ariel breaks down the wildest, most dramatic family feud in history: The Egyptian Pantheon.Inside this episode: The Kane Chronicles Primer (No Spoilers!): How Egyptian magic actually works in Rick Riordan's world (hint: gods as cosmic roommates!).The Golden Coffin Betrayal: Why you should never climb into shiny wooden boxes at your evil brother’s dinner party.The Stone Boat Showdown: Horus vs. Set in the pettiest, most chaotic race for the pharaoh's throne ever recorded.Brain Hooks & Laser Cats: Wild, hilarious ancient Egyptian secrets you won't believe are real!Bonus Myth vs. History: The secret math hidden inside the Eye of Horus and the truth behind mummification science.🎉 HUGE MILESTONE SPECIAL Episode coming out Next Week!!! 🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11) Podcast: Tales of Olympus Email: @[email protected] Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd Comment: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! Powered by Firstory Hosting

Pack your bags, demigods—we’re boarding the Argo II and marching straight into Camp Jupiter! In this action-packed episode of Tales of Olympus, 11-year-old mythology expert Ariel I Gou dives headfirst into the dramatic world of Roman Mythology. Discover how Rome took all your favorite Greek gods and gave them gold armor, military discipline, and a corporate rebrand—including a full breakdown of the Dii Consentes plus Pluto! Then, buckle up for the wild, bird-watching, wolf-nursing origin story of Romulus and Remus. Plus, don't miss our "Myth vs. History" lightning round connecting ancient legends to real-world archaeology! 🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11) Podcast: Tales of Olympus Email: @[email protected] Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd Comment: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! Powered by Firstory Hosting

Hey guys! Welcome back to Tales of Olympus! In today’s super special crossover episode, join Ariel as she dives into two of her absolute favorite universes: ancient Greek mythology and Shannon Messenger’s incredible fantasy series, Keeper of the Lost Cities! Ariel has been getting into KOTLC lately, and to say she is OBSESSED is an absolute understatement. Join Ariel as she breaks down five key points showing how the Elvin world, Foxfire Academy, and magical abilities naturally weave together with ancient Greek myths—from hidden cities and demigod awakenings to the Elvin Council and Silveny the alicorn! Whether you’re a die-hard Percy Jackson fan or a Foxfire prodigy, this episode is packed with epic parallels, hero morals, and all the magical vibes. And if you haven’t read Keeper of the Lost Cities yet, go grab Book 1 immediately—you are going to be absolute-level obsessed! (And no, haha, Ariel is definitely NOT being paid to say any of this—she just genuine-level adores this world!). 🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11) Podcast: Tales of Olympus Email: @[email protected] Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd Comment: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! Powered by Firstory Hosting

Jet lag, giant glaciers, and snake ear-cleanings?! In this episode of Tales of Olympus, join Ariel I Gou as she is back in Taiwan after a 2-week trip to… Switzerland! Today, we are here to tackle one of the absolute strangest, rarest myths in all of ancient Greece! Forget Perseus and Heracles—today we are diving into the unbelievable story of Melampus, the ancient world's very first animal whisperer. Discover how a simple act of kindness to baby snakes unlocked super-human hearing, how insect gossip inside a wooden beam led to the most legendary prison escape in history, and how Melampus cured a king's daughters who genuinely believed they were cows! Plus, stick around for a fast-paced Myth vs. History lightning round connecting animal superpowers to real ancient history. 🗣️ What Should We Cover This Summer? Summer is here, and I need your help picking our next epic stories! Head over to our official Reddit club and tell me what you want to hear next. Do you want more Camp Half-Blood Greek myths, some Camp Jupiter Roman action, or should we cross over into the Kane Chronicles territory with some Egyptian mythology? Or perhaps…breaking down your favorite books? Drop your myth requests and ideas right here: 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesofOlympusClub/s/UOrXBCn9Dp 🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11) Podcast: Tales of Olympus Email: @[email protected] Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd Comment: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! Powered by Firstory Hosting

The European travel mystery reaches its epic finale! Broadcasting live after walking across giant glaciers at the legendary "Top of Europe," riding the steepest mountain coasters, and racing karts down mountain slopes, Ariel is finally dropping her ultimate clues. But this episode isn't just about high-speed mountain adventures—she's also revealing some of the rarest, most obscure Greek deities of cold and frost that almost nobody talks about! Discover Heimon, the literal personification of winter, Pallas, the Titan god of icy drafts, and the Boreades—twin demigod brothers born with bright purple wings who could fly through freezing blizzards. Hit play to catch the final travel clues, test your myth knowledge, and drop your ultimate country guess on our official Reddit club page before we head into our next chapter! 🗣️ What Should We Cover This Summer? Summer is here, and I need your help picking our next epic stories! Head over to our official Reddit club and tell me what you want to hear next. Do you want more Camp Half-Blood Greek myths, some Camp Jupiter Roman action, or should we cross over into the Kane Chronicles territory with some Egyptian mythology? Drop your myth requests and ideas right here: 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesofOlympusClub/s/UOrXBCn9Dp 🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11) Podcast: Tales of Olympus Email: @[email protected] Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd Comment: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! Powered by Firstory Hosting

Pack your bags, demigods, because the Tales of Olympus European tour starts right now! Fresh off a happy 18-hour flight, Ariel is broadcasting live from an absolute paradise of towering summer peaks, roaming valley cows, and a special family birthday celebration. But she's keeping her exact location a total secret! Tune in to hear the exclusive background audio clues, find out about her upcoming trek across literal ice rivers, and dive into the wild world of ancient Greek mountain myths. Can you guess which country she landed in? Hit play to join the guessing game, check out the travel blocks, and drop your ultimate predictions on our official Reddit club page! 🗣️ What Should We Cover This Summer? Summer is here, and I need your help picking our next epic stories! Head over to our official Reddit club and tell me what you want to hear next. Do you want more Camp Half-Blood Greek myths, some Camp Jupiter Roman action, or should we cross over into the Kane Chronicles territory with some Egyptian mythology? Drop your myth requests and ideas right here: 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesofOlympusClub/s/UOrXBCn9Dp 🎧 Listen & Connect Host: Ariel I Gou (Age 11) Podcast: Tales of Olympus Email: @[email protected] Official YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@arieligouofficial?si=0BN8fMo6f9xjLUjd Comment: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm9mnn0v70a2d01rt6vgy7brl/comments Follow Us: Hit that Subscribe or Follow button on your favorite podcast app and leave us a shiny 5-star review! Powered by Firstory Hosting