The Rest Is HistoryThe World Cup of GodsJun 1, 2021

59. The World Cup of Gods - Part 2

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Notable books mentioned: Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony by Roberto Colasso, The Golden Ass by Puleus, The Viking Way by Neil Price, Children of Ashnell by Neil Price

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Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony

Roberto Colasso

The host mentions 'Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony' to highlight its unique perspective on Greek mythology, particularly focusing on the character o…

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The Golden Ass

Puleus

The host discusses the significance of Dionysus and Isis in ancient mythology, highlighting their narratives and cultural impact. 'The Golden Ass'…

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The Viking Way

Neil Price

The host mentions 'The Viking Way' by Neil Price to highlight the complexity of Odin's character and the shamanistic elements in Norse mythology. T…

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59. The World Cup of Gods - Part 2 mentions Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony by Roberto Colasso, The Golden Ass by Puleus, The Viking Way by Neil Price, and Children of Ashnell by Neil Price with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Competition for top deity hots up as we look back on the knock out stages of the Rest is History World Cup of Gods. Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland discuss the last eight contestants and analyse the final outcome.

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The conversation centers on Norse mythology and Odin.
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Referenced books include Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony by Roberto Colasso and The Golden Ass by Puleus.
The strongest audience signal points to Readers interested in mythology and literary analysis. and Students of mythology and ancient literature.

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Norse mythology and Odin(2)Dionysus and Greek gods(1)Dionysus and Isis(1)

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Highly Recommended(3)Deep Dive(1)

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Readers interested in mythology and literary analysis.Students of mythology and ancient literatureReaders interested in Norse mythology and Viking cultureReaders interested in Norse mythology and shamanism

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Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony

Roberto Colasso

Best for Readers interested in mythology and literary analysis.Often cited around Dionysus and Greek gods

“A wonderful book about the Greek gods, noted for its unique style and insights into Dionysus.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Dionysus and Greek gods

For: Readers interested in mythology and literary analysis.

Key quote: “Dionysus's phallus is more hallucinogenic than coercive.”

The host mentions 'Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony' to highlight its unique perspective on Greek mythology, particularly focusing on the character of Dionysus. This book is praised for its insightful exploration of the complexities of the gods and their narratives.

ASIN: B00HBQUHA4

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The Golden Ass

Puleus

Best for Students of mythology and ancient literatureOften cited around Dionysus and Isis

“The Golden Ass is the only surviving Roman novel in its entirety, featuring the story of Sky Lucius who gets turned into an ass and later prays to Isis to be transformed back.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Dionysus and Isis

For: Students of mythology and ancient literature

Key quote: “it's one of the very, very, I think maybe even the only one really that gives you a sense of kind of the ecstatic sense of identification that a worshipper of a god in the Roman period was capable of feeling.”

The host discusses the significance of Dionysus and Isis in ancient mythology, highlighting their narratives and cultural impact. 'The Golden Ass' is mentioned as a key text that provides insight into the ecstatic worship of Isis, contrasting with the more transactional nature of other cults.

ASIN: 0199540551

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The Viking Way

Neil Price

Best for Readers interested in Norse mythology and Viking cultureOften cited around Norse mythology and Odin

“The speaker mentions a fabulous book by Neil Price called The Viking Way, discussing shamanism and Odin's various names.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Norse mythology and Odin

For: Readers interested in Norse mythology and Viking culture

Key quote: “There's a fabulous book by Neil Price. I think it's called The Viking Way.”

The host mentions 'The Viking Way' by Neil Price to highlight the complexity of Odin's character and the shamanistic elements in Norse mythology. The book provides a detailed exploration of Odin's various names and attributes, emphasizing a deeper understanding of Viking culture beyond common stereotypes.

ASIN: 1842172603

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Children of Ashnell

Neil Price

Best for Readers interested in Norse mythology and shamanismOften cited around Norse mythology and Odin

“The speaker refers to The Viking Way as the predecessor to Neil Price's Children of Ashnell.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: Norse mythology and Odin

For: Readers interested in Norse mythology and shamanism

Key quote: “there's a fabulous book by Neil Price.”

The host mentions 'Children of Ashnell' by Neil Price as a brilliant exploration of Norse mythology and shamanism. This book is highlighted as a significant work that delves into the complexities of Odin and the Viking worldview.

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