Oh Muses! Today's tale is about.... well, you! The goddesses of creativity and art! We encounter bees, bees in cows, kidnapped bees, animal carcasses, revenge birds, epic poetry, dancing, and, of course, hubris.
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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
25m 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
26m 23s
Jul 2017
Eatin' Kids & Killin' Dads, an Introduction to Greek Mythology
In the inaugural episode of Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! We cover the story of what the ancient Greek's called the Theogony, the dark and violent ancient Greek creation story. The universe's creation, and how their pantheon of gods came into existence. Gods, monsters, patricide, ... Show More
21m 9s
Apr 2024
The Guinea Pig And The Ugly Statue
Rosie's grandfather was once a famous guinea pig that travelled the world, and now he'd like her to have some of the treasured items he once collected.
Written especially for this podcast by Alice.
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16m 29s
Mar 2024
The Lynx And The Ghost Wolf
Tired of being teased, a lynx plays a prank on her friends.
Written especially for this podcast by Alice.
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17m 6s
Mar 2024
Artemis: Goddess of the Hunt
Artemis is best known as the goddess of the Hunt. But she is far more than just the famed huntress of Greek mythology - she is the patron of the wilderness, of wild animals, of childbirth and also chastity. Daughter of the gods Zeus and Leto, she is famed for her lust for divine ... Show More
47m 42s
Jan 2024
The World's Deadliest Animal
Is a bear, a tiger, or a crocodile the world's deadliest? Or something else entirely?
Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by em ... Show More
16m 38s