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Do you know how many wives Zeus had? Or how the famous Trojan War was caused by one beautiful lady? Or how Thor got his hammer? Give your imagination a real treat. This Mega Mythology Collection of eight audiobooks is for you....

*A GUARDIAN, NEW STATESMAN, PROSPECT AND WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2025* 'The fascinating story of ancient words … new revelations await' The Guardian 'A magisterial feat' New Scientist ________________________________ One ancient language transformed our world. This is its story. Star. Stjarna...

Captivatingly read by the author, Natalie Haynes. Get ready to meet the goddesses, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Stone Blind and Pandora’s Jar, Natalie Haynes. These are the stories of the Greek goddesses. As fearsome, powerful and beloved as their male counterparts, it’s time...

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike. Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and...

Embark on a cultural odyssey to explore the impact of Homer’s iconic poem, from its creation in the eighth century to Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film adaptation in 2026. Since it was first circulated in Ancient Greece, The Odyssey has influenced literature, film, art, and much...

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Welcome to My Greek Mom Was Right — the podcast where a daughter and her unapologetically honest Greek mom talk about life, lessons, and everything in between.From relationships and family drama to culture, traditions, and the moments that make you say, “Okay… she said it. I ignored it. She was right,” nothing is off limits. Expect real conversations, lots of laughs, and the kind of advice you didn’t ask for—but probably needed. Whether you grew up with a strong mom or just love hearing raw, relatable stories, this podcast will feel like you are sitting right there with us. New ...

Bloomsbury presents Greek To Us: The Fascinating Ancient Greek That Shapes Our World, written and read by John Davie Ancient Greek lives on in our culture in surprising ways. Sometimes funny - the word for an actor, hupokrites, gives us ‘hypocrite’; sometimes beautiful - an astronaut is...

You’ve heard all about the ‘brilliant men’ of ancient myth, but what about the scheming and scandalous women who were so often lost in their shadow? Bad Girls of Ancient Greece contains profiles of wayward wives, mad mothers, scandalous sisters and damsels, that quite frankly, caused...

Fun, chaotic, relatable...Unhinged Greeks is a podcast by two forty something year old best friends, Cass & Lina, who have absolutely no plan, just options. We yap about marriage, raising kids, ADHD, Perimenopause, and what ever else is currently sending us over the edge. It's unfiltered, very honest, sometimes unhinged and guaranteed to make you feel less alone (or at least laugh while spiralling).

Dive into a captivating collection of tales and histories that bring the Ancient Greeks to life! From their legendary myths to the rich tapestry of their culture, this book, narrated by Ann Boulais, invites you on an enchanting journey through time.

A&W’s Greek Vibes celebrates Divine Nine sororities, fraternities, HBCU culture, Greek apparel, chapter life, sisterhood, leadership, and legacy.

Join host Felix Mercer as he unpacks the timeless tales of Greek mythology—from Zeus and Athena's power struggles on Olympus to the Trojan War's epic battles and the haunting rivers of the Underworld. Discover why these ancient stories of gods, heroes, and the afterlife still shape how we understand power, honor, and what happens after we die. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

The stars and constellations are among the few remaining objects that appear to us just as they appeared to our distant ancestors. From anywhere on Earth, a person may view the celestial panorama simply by stepping outside at night and gazing upward. This nonfiction narrative presents the tales of the 48 classical constellations, compiled from literature spanning a thousand years from Homer to Claudius Ptolemy. These age-old tales have captured the human imagination from ancient times to the present.

Most classical authors and modern historians depict the ancient Greek world as essentially stable and even static, once the so-called colonization movement came to an end. But Robert Garland argues that the Greeks were highly mobile, that their movement was essential to the survival, success, and sheer sustainability of their society, and that this wandering became a defining characteristic of their culture.

In a thought-provoking exploration, Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson invites readers to rediscover the timeless essence of Greek civilization. He reflects on the profound statement, “With the Greek civilization, beauty perished from the world,” as he delves into the philosophies and writings of the classical Greeks. Written in the 1890s, this captivating work remains strikingly relevant, offering insights into love, life, and the human experience. Dickinson approaches the concept of ‘Greek love’ with a balanced perspective, all while the shadow of Oscar Wilde’s tragic downfall looms large...

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 amazing collection of poetry from the famous Greek Anthology spans over 1,500 years of ancient Greek and Byzantine history. The selections in this recording were chosen and translated by famed classicist J. W. Mackail.

A retelling of the classic myths and timeless tales by bestselling author Annette Giesecke that underlie the 88 named constellations in the night sky--from Andromeda to Orion to Ursa Major. Classical Mythology of the Constellations is a stargazer's guide to the wondrous stories of the gods...

Learn Greek with Fexingo — the easy way to learn Greek through warm stories, natural conversations, and slow news. A friendly Greek-learning podcast hosted by Lucas and Luna. Every episode is a short, digestible lesson built around real-world Greek you can use right away — perfect for absolute beginners who want to start speaking Greek with confidence. Expect: beginner Greek lessons, slow Greek stories, everyday Greek conversations, slow news in Greek, travel phrases, and tons of repetition so it sticks. New episodes added regularly. Follow Fexingo to keep learning Greek. #LearnGreek #...