Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the monstrous creature in the labyrinth and of King Minos and his defeat at the hands of Ariadne and Theseus. We come across bovine-centered miracles, dramatic irony, and improper coping mechanisms. National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek Mythology. ... Show More
Yesterday
All Systems Argo 1 - Succession
Oh Muses! Two complicated succession struggles are in this episode of this children's podcast. We encounter the beginning of a hero, bogus claims to the throne, falling into the sea, old women stuck in mud, murder in a temple, twins, and succession ancient Greek style.
30m 38s
Sep 1
Half-Horseing Around with Centaurs!
Oh Muses! Centaurs had a bad rap, but Chiron was the best of them all. In this episode we encounter impressive cloud impersonations, really rude wedding guests, poisoned arrows, wild behavior, and lots of animal legs.
21m 50s
Aug 2017
Queen Pasiphae did WHAT with a Bull?!
Queen Pasiphae, of Knossos, Crete, learns the hard way what god-magic can make you do... (hint: it's the Minotaur). The secrets of the Labyrinth, the brilliant inventor Daedalus, and his not as brilliant son Icarus. Ever heard the saying "flying too close to the sun"?CW/TW: far t ... Show More
24m 5s
Apr 2022
Curious About Greek Mythology
<p>In episode 184, we get curious about Greek mythology for Russell and Olivia of Sydney, Australia, Joen of Singapore, Samuel of Taiwan, Xavier of Australia, and Judah and Noah of Langley, British Columbia, Canada. What is Greek mythology? What are some of the most famous char ... Show More
15m 10s
Jun 2023
Theseus and the Minotaur | Sleep Story for Grown Ups | Greek Mythology
In this epic adventure sleep story, follow the footsteps of the hero Theseus, as he encounters Ancient Greek kings and monsters, battles the mighty Minotaur, and finds a thread out of the labyrinth leading to a Cretan princess Ariadne. 🔥 Download and install our FREE apphttp://b ... Show More
42m 48s
Aug 2017
Theseus, Ruiner of Women & All Around Awful Person
The "hero" Theseus and all his epic and varied awfulness. Highlights include: bandits, Hippolyta queen of the Amazons, Ariadne and our friend the Minotaur! (Spoilers for Wonder Woman!)CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods ... Show More
33m 43s