S8E3 - You Odyssey This: Hubris and the Lotus Eaters

S8E3 - You Odyssey This: Hubris and the Lotus Eaters

Author: National Geographic Kids May 5, 2023 Duration: 25:43
Oh Muses! Troy still looms large in the tale of Odysseus' journey home to Ithaca. Odysseus starts to tell his tale from the beginning and we encounter vengeful seas, neglecting the gods, non-linear storytelling, lotus eaters, a hostile work environment, and invasion. --- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: https://bit.ly/greekoutbook --- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. 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
S8E1 - You Odyssey This: Trouble in Ithaca [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:32
Oh Muses! In this episode we begin the tale of the Odyssey and Odysseus' 20-year long beach trip. We encounter missing fathers, too much partying, duplicitous weaving, and withholding information for dramatic purposes. —…
Season 8 Trailer! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10
Oh Muses! We come to warn of another season of Greeking Out coming to your ear bones on 4/21/23! In these coming episodes we delve into the life and times of Odysseus of Ithaca and his journey home from war. Get ready fo…
S7E10 - The Oracle at Delphi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:57
Oh Muses! Come hear the tale of the Oracle at Delphi. In this episode, we encounter prophetic visions, navels, Gaia’s beautiful creation gets destroyed by Olympians, and the tragic death of a majestic snake. —- National…
S7E9 - Anansi-ing Through Life: How Stories Came to Humans [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:24
Oh Muses! Bless our pronunciation skills and help us tell the story of how Anansi brought stories to humanity. In this episode, we encounter a set number of tasks that somehow grows, gourds, plantains instead of yams, un…
S7E8 - Roman Around with Romulus and Remus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:19
Oh Muses! Today we tell the story of the brothers Romulus and Remus. We encounter more shepherds who are actually princes, love leading to inconvenient babies, and deadly sibling rivalry. --- National Geographic Kids Gre…
S7E7 - All About Dionysius [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:26
Oh Muses! Today we tell the story of Dionysius, the Twice Born, and his journey to Mount Olympus. We encounter god-induced madness, bursting into flames, partying too hard, Mysteries, self un-aliving, and enthusiastic re…
S7E6 - Trojan War Side Quests: Odysseus and Palamedes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:19
Oh Muses! The Trojan War will never be over and we return to it in this episode. We encounter some light treason, a competitive edge, and murder for plotting purposes. —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-fr…
S7E5 - Gods of the Underworld [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:47
Oh Muses! The Underworld has many creatures in its depths and this episode is dedicated to them. We encounter one scary mother, sleeping on the job, Dad jokes, eternal torment, and the first family of the Underworld. —-…
S7E4 - The Curse of the House of Atreus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:15
Oh Muses! The story of Troy might not be as simple as you think! In this episode we're talking family curses. We encounter lots of un-aliving, trying to dodge prophecy, matricide, a deadly accident, a very uncomfortable…