Classical Myth

If you are planning to learn all you can about Chinese Mythology, then check this audiobook out. It will give you insights into: The story of Pangu and the creation of the Earth, Nu Gua and the creation of mankind, how Nu Gua repaired the sky, myths of the Chinese festivals, the two Classic Chinese Myths: The Monkey King and The Lady White Snake, and more! If you are interested in culture and Eastern practices, then this audiobook is a great way to learn those myths and festival information.

Hindu mythology is rich in detail yet, at times, features many contradictions. In this audiobook, we are going to recount many favorite and classic stories of Hindu myths, gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters. In this audiobook, many famous stories are retold in a way that will allow you to understand the rich narrative that takes place, from the classic mythological stories that you can hear and share with your family that teaches lessons of dharma to important life and spiritual lessons.

Do you know that the ancient Egyptians believed that people were made out of clay by their river god? For eons, the wisdom cultivated by the Egyptian people has been extolled time and time again. These timeless myths are fountains of insight and, many would argue, beacons of light that can shatter the darkness of ignorance. For those of you that are ready and willing to receive these ancient messages, your time has come. All you need to do is start listening. Then the wisdom of Thoth will begin to stir inside you.

A fascinating take on classical Greek stories: Discover six classic Greek myths in this exciting retelling that paints both famous and lesser known characters in a whole new light. Follow the likes of Odysseus, Lamia, Bellerophon, Icarus, Medusa, and Artemis as their fates are revealed through bloody trials, gut-wrenching betrayals, sinister motives, and broken hearts.

Adrienne Mayor is renowned for exploring the borders of history, science, archaeology, anthropology, and popular knowledge to find historical realities and scientific insights—glimmering, long-buried nuggets of truth—embedded in myth, legends, and folklore. Combing through ancient texts and obscure sources, she has spent decades prospecting for intriguing wonders and marvels, historical mysteries, diverting anecdotes, and hidden gems from antiquity, medieval, and modern times. Flying Snakes and Griffin Claws is a treasury of fifty of her most amazing and amusing discoveries.

75 Classical Myths Condensed from their Primary Sources is designed to familiarize students with these stories in the most economical and accessible way possible. This text provides condensed versions of the essential myths and legends of the Greeks and Romans, as told by their primary sources. The streamlined stories, which retain much of the drama, irony, and pathos of the originals, include Homeric epics, Greek tragedies, and more.

Captured centaurs and satyrs, incompetent seers, people who suddenly change sex, a woman who remembers too much, a man who cannot laugh—these are just some of the colorful characters who feature in the unforgettable stories that ancient Greeks and Romans told in their daily lives. Together they created an incredibly rich body of popular oral stories that include, but range well beyond, mythology—from heroic legends, fairy tales, and fables to ghost stories, urban legends, and jokes. This unique anthology presents the largest collection of these tales ever assembled.

This imaginative and stimulating Very Short Introduction audiobook goes beyond a simple retelling of the stories to explore the rich history and diverse interpretations of classical mythology. It is a wide-ranging account, examining how classical myths are used and understood in both high art and popular culture, taking the listener from the temples of Crete to skyscrapers in New York, and finding classical myths in a variety of unexpected places: from Arabic poetry and Hollywood films, to psychoanalysis, the Bible, and New Age spiritualism.

Here are the great stories of the Heroic Age, from the myths of the making of the universe to the death of Heracles. Set against the colorful background of Greece and the Aegean, the adventures of heroes such as Perseus the Gorgon-slayer, Dionysus, Theseus, and Jason and the Argonauts once again come to life.

An encyclopedic A-to-Z guide, this beautifully illustrated volume offers hundreds of rich, fascinating definitions of 700 major and minor characters, creatures, and places of classical mythology. Classical Mythology A-to-Z is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology...

Patrick Hunt's Myths for All Time presents twelve of the most timeless Greek myths retold in an affable, succinct fashion. These twelve myths, which have survived through the millennia, are made applicable today through Hunt's emphasis on the overriding message of each story. With foundations in ancient Greek scholarship, society, and philosophy, these stories have grown and taken new forms and thus remain relevant.

Discover with your children the fantastic world of classic tales better than ever! These magic audio-tales are locuted by famous voice actors, with an amazing soundtrack and binaural effects! They are perfect for both listening at home before sleeping and in the car. VOCA Editorial provides in its collection Colorín colorado more than 2 hours of fun in which 15 classic tales are included: Sleeping Beauty, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, Goldilocks, Aladdin, The Town Musicians of Bremen, The Happy Prince, The Three Little Pigs, Rapunzel.

Discover with your children the fantastic world of classic tales betther than ever! These magic audio-tales are locuted by famous voice actors, with an amazing soundtrack and binaural effects! They are perfect for both listening at home before sleeping and in the car. VOCA Editorial provides in its collection Colorín colorado more than 2 hours of fun in which 15 classic tales are included.

Discover with your children the fantastic world of classic tales better than ever! These magic audio-tales are locuted by famous voice actors, with an amazing soundtrack and binaural effects! They are perfect for both listening at home before sleeping and in the car. VOCA Editorial provides in its collection Colorín colorado more than 2 hours of fun in which 15 classic tales are included: Little Thumb, King Thrushbeard, The Prince And The Pauper, Rumpelstiltskin, The Ravens, Puss in Boots, The Queen Bee, The Wolf And The Seven Little Goats, Fearless John and The Fir Tree.

The Myth of Demeter is the second book in the exciting The Broadcast Muse Audio Theatre - Episodes for Radio from Myths of Ancient Greece series! In this second installment, Eisenstadter brings an ancient Greek myth to modern-day life, as we meet Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, harvest, and fertility, and the mother of Persephone, who was fathered by the great god Zeus.

The Myth of Phaeton is the first audiobook in the exciting The Broadcast Muse Audio Theatre - Episodes For Radio From Myths Of Ancient Greece series! In this first installment, Eisenstadter brings an ancient Greek myth to modern-day life, as we experience Phaeton meeting his father, the god Helios, and defying the gods by riding his father's chariot to unattainable heights!

In this third installment, Eisenstadter brings an ancient Greek myth to modern-day life, as we meet Bellerophon, the heroic mortal who captures and rides the beloved horse, Pegasus, on a mission to slay the monster, Chimera! With his success in slaying the Chimera, though, Bellerophon comports more pride and a sense of expected entitlement, and he is taught a lesson by the gods - a lesson that changes the rest of his life.