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
Jun 2024
S10E10 - Ancient Olympics Part Deux
Oh Muses! We are once again dipping a toe in history and talking about ancient sport heroes! In this episode we encounter ground breaking athletes, pioneering villains, statue lore, the rage of fandom, and a sporting event which shall not be named. You can listen to Greeking Out ... Show More
26m 53s
Jun 2024
S10E9 - Ancients: They're Just Like Us!
Oh Muses! We are looking back at what ancient people have left us. In this episode we encounter bad customer reviews, the names of ancient dogs, vibes-based history, daily life in the ancient world, and some fun stories that aren’t true. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks e ... Show More
27m 23s
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