S1E4 - Echo and Narcissus

The "Greeking Out" podcast presents the Greek myth of Echo and Narcissus, framing it not as a love or hero story. The podcast begins with a discussion of etymology, specifically the origins of the word "echo." The story unfolds with Echo, a wood nymph, aiding Zeus in his flirtatious escapades, which leads to Hera cursing her to only repeat the words of others. Later, Echo encounters Narcissus, an extraordinarily beautiful man, who is cursed to fall in love with his own reflection. Unable to attain his reflection, Narcissus dies, transforming into the Narcissus flower, while Echo fades away, leaving only her echoing voice. The podcast includes interjections from "the Oracle" providing definitions and related facts, along with advertisements for the "Greeking Out" YouTube channel and a related book series.