Ancient Greek Robots? The Weirdest Greek Myth & A Warning | Helinika’s Podcast EP. 4

Robotics and artificial intelligence, and the benefits and dangers of these two technologies, are becoming part of our lives, impacting our decisions, actions, and the way we view the world. But, although the refer to recent technological developments, as concepts, they are deeply ingrained in our collective storytelling for thousands of years. Ancient Greek mythology, which has been a major influence in the western world, gave us some of the earliest "robots"—creations so advanced and autonomous they might feel eerily familiar today.

In the mythological forge of Hephaestus, god of fire and craftsmanship, we find golden maidens who assist their creator like modern AI-powered machines, described as automata in Homer’s Iliad. And, believe it or not, there are many more Greek myths that are dedicated on this concept.

Welcome back to Helinika’s Podcast, where we explore the timeless myths and histories of Greece through a modern lens. I’m your host, Marialena, and in today’s episode, we’ll delve into a topic I’ve explored in depth for The Collector. As artificial intelligence reshapes our world, it’s fascinating to see how mythology has long grappled with similar themes—humanoid creations and the ethical dilemmas of playing god.

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