Ancient SocieTEA
Spilling the tea on the drama of the ancient world. Ancient SocieTEA is hosted by Lexi and Filip, your go-to gossip guides through the myths, scandals, and legends of the past. From love triangles that toppled empires to the gods’ never-ending pettiness, we’re breaking down history’s juiciest stories with a modern twist. Think mythology meets your favorite group chat.
Ancient SocieTEA
S1 E11: Psyche and Eros: Cupid's Messiest Love Story Yet
In this episode of Ancient Society, Lexi and Philip spill all the ambrosia about the story of Psyche and Eros, the dramatic origin of love itself.
You’ll hear how Psyche’s mortal beauty drove Aphrodite into a divine meltdown, how Eros literally shot himself with his own arrow, and how one drop of lamp oil turned paradise into heartbreak. Plus, we break down the impossible trials that make Aphrodite the original “villain mother‑in‑law” and reveal how Psyche ultimately glowed‑up into an immortal goddess.
It’s messy. It’s romantic. It’s mythological chaos at its best.