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Apr 2022
21m 31s

S6E3 - Troy: Thetis, Peleus, and the Bir...

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS
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Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Thetis, Peleus, and Achilles. We come across gods threatened by greatness, the concept of legacy, having children, marriage without love, and young people making big decisions. —---- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. Check Out bit.l ... Show More
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