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Oct 2021
24m 37s

Greek Mythology 2 | The Rise of Zeus

Danny Ballan
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Learn about the rise of Zeus to power in this episode on Greek mythology. We will learn about what happened to Zeus and his siblings, and how he was able to overthrow his father Cronus. There is also a short story focusing on this special event. Learn more and check your comprehension on https://englishpluspodcast.com/myths-and-legends-greek-mythology-episod ... Show More
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