If I were to ask you to name the 12 Olympians, you might think it’s a simple trivia question, but the deeper you look into the historical reality of Ancient Greece, the more you realize that this list is an incredibly tangled web. In this episode of pplpod, we move past the sanitized, cartoon versions of Greek Mythology to explore the "Cosmic Board of Directors." We unpack the Titanomachy—the brutal ten-year war that saw Zeus and his siblings overthrow their parents to turn Mount Olympus into a fortress for the victors. However, membership on this elite council wasn't just about bloodline; it was about real estate. We investigate why foundational gods like Hades were barred from the title of "Olympian" due to their geographic res ...