S6E8 - Troy: One Horse to Rule Them All

S6E8 - Troy: One Horse to Rule Them All

Author: National Geographic Kids May 20, 2022 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, wooden horse. —  National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 90

Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids
Podcast Episodes
S6E4 - Living in D'Nile: The Revenge of Isis and Horus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:04
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the Revenge of Isis and Horus. We come across medical malpractice, indecisive gods, eye removal, strained uncle-nephew relationships, the line of succession, and a letter wri…
S6E3 - Troy: Thetis, Peleus, and the Birth of a Warrior [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:31
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 decision…
S6E2 - Troy: Helen of Sparta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:49
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Helen of Sparta. Or Helen of Troy. We come across scary snake facts, dangerous love spells, Zeus’ swan shenanigans, rogue princes, and two sets of twins. —---- National Geogr…
S6E1 - Troy: The Wedding, The Apple, and The Shepherd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:52
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the beginnings of the Trojan War. We come across emotional mess, judging women by the way they look, wedding crashers, tests that are really traps, and unfaithful shepherds w…
Greeking Out Season 6 Incoming! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14
Greeking Out is coming back on April 1st! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S5E8 - Circe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:40
Oh Muses! In this episode, we tell the tale of Circe. We encounter bad decisions, using potions to solve your problems, unrequited love, a sea change, and personal growth. --- Grab a parent and tell us what you want to h…
S5E7 - Apollo and Hermes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:21
Oh Muses! In this episode, we tell the tale of an impressive prank. We encounter a crisis of self-image, an impromptu dance party, emotional mess, and a sincere apology. —- Have you checked out the books that started it…
S5E6 - Living in D'Nile with Isis and Osiris [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:15
Oh Muses! In this episode, we well the tale of Isis and Osiris, or Aset and Usir. We encounter sibling rivalry, playing stupid games to win stupid prizes, dying multiple times, being ripped into pieces, doing all the of…
S5E5 - Hephaestus and Dionysus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:08
Oh Muses! In this episode, we tell a tale of an elaborate revenge plot. We encounter the god of wine and fun times, an introvert at a party, good craftsmanship, and bonding through mutual enemies. —- Have you checked out…
S5E4 - Ragnarok-ing Out with Loki [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:33
Oh Muses! In this episode, we tell a tale of the trickster Loki and his quest to fix his own mistakes. We encounter bad deals, magical meat, kidnapping, several people who can turn into birds, sensitive body parts, and t…