Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids

Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids

Author: National Geographic Kids Language: English Episodes: 90
Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids brings the wild, wonderful, and often weird world of ancient Greek mythology directly to your ears. This family-friendly podcast dives into the original epic tales, sharing the adventures of Zeus, Athena, Hercules, and a whole pantheon of gods, alongside the terrifying monsters and clever heroes they encounter. Each episode is a lively retelling designed to captivate curious minds, making classic myths accessible and exciting for listeners of all ages. You'll find the stories are packed with drama, humor, and timeless lessons, all presented in a way that sparks imagination and conversation. The podcast releases new seasons twice annually, with fresh episodes arriving in the spring and again in the fall, perfect for regular family listening. For those eager to hear the stories ahead of schedule without interruptions, there are options to listen early and without advertisements. It’s a perfect audio adventure for car rides, quiet time, or any moment when a great story is needed. Tune in to hear these foundational stories come alive with the engaging style you’d expect from National Geographic.
Episodes
S7E3 - Akhenaten The Heretic King [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:11
Akhenaten, oh Muses, is who we discuss in today's episode. We'll talk through his religious beliefs and how it made sense to build a new city in the middle of the desert. We encounter anthropomorphic stars, megalomania,…
S7E2 - Me Oh Maya: The Lords of Xibalba vs The Hero Twins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:59
Oh Muses! The Lords of Xibalba are out to kill the Hero Twins in this episode, but first, they will play ball. We encounter a river of blood, decapitation, resurrections, giant bats, scary scorpion facts, sentient knives…
S7E1 - All About Athena (and Pallas) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:40
Oh Muses! In this episode we talk all about Athena. And also a little about Pallas. We encounter some light cannibalism, cheating in a competition, a salty god, prophecies concerning babies, and the death of a close frie…
Season 7 Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:49
October is just around the corner, but it turns out... October is too long for us to wait as well! Get ready for a new season of Greeking Out starting 9/30/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…
S6E10 - It's Re-Mago-ble: Haesik and Dalsun [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:08
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Haesik and Dalsun. We encounter animals dressing up like humans, people getting eaten, favorite celestial bodies, garlic breath, and a new beginning. ---- This episode was sp…
S6E9 - Let's Get Sanskrit! Narasimha and Hiranyakashipu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:48
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Narasimha. We encounter overreactions of the deadly kind, a major religion, a father determined to kill his son, reincarnations, loose terminology, and trying to cheat death.…
S6E8 - Troy: One Horse to Rule Them All [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:19
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the end of the Trojan War. We encounter an absolute bummerscape of death, ambiguous characters, the Homeric Expanded Universe, war, living in the big city, and a giant, woode…
S6E7 - Troy: The Bitter Rancor of Achilles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:04
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the Greeks arriving in Troy. We encounter two grown men acting like toddlers, more women being kidnapped, war, death, a divine plague, and a man gets dragged behind a chariot…
S6E6 - Troy: Rallying the Troops [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:48
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of two armies preparing for war. We encounter lots of names, plowing irresponsibly, ant people, dancing, prophecies that are ignored, and the sacrifice of a daughter. —---- Nati…