S8E4 - You Odyssey This: The Floating City and the Cannibals

S8E4 - You Odyssey This: The Floating City and the Cannibals

Author: National Geographic Kids May 12, 2023 Duration: 26:44
Oh Muses! The winds are not kind to Odysseus and his crew in this continuation of our Odyssey retelling. In his adventuring we encounter secret windbags, exotic metal, ill-timed naps, a blinded Cyclops, cannibals, and Poseidon’s long-held grudge. Seriously, lots of cannibalism. --- 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
S5E3 - Ancient Greek Monster Mash the Sequel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:03
Oh Muses! In this episode, we tell the tale of many terrifying monsters. We encounter Latin, the removal of all of someone’s muscles, winning contests against jealous gods, ill-advised romances, some truly brutal deaths,…
S5E2 - Pygmalion and Galatea [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:22
Oh Muses! In this episode, we tell the tale of Pygmalion and Galatea. We encounter a man in love with his work, some serious skill with marble, the blessings of a goddess, and some questionable themes. --- This week's ep…
S5E1 - Demeter and Persephone and Hades [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:09
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Demeter and her daughter Persephone. We encounter IRL kidnappings that are not romantic, fruits that are really berries, dial up, the king of the Underworld, and learning to…
S4E8 - The Ancient Olympics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:48
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of ancient athletes that competed (and cheated) to win the Ancient Olympic games. We encounter an Emperor who bribes his way into winning, athleticism without pants, and a lot o…
S4E7 - Prophets and Seers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:15
Oh Muses! The stories featured in Greeking Out are original adaptations of classic Greek myths. This week’s story features punishments that don’t fit the crime, being able to see the future, spying on a goddess, gods who…
S4E6 - Mesopotamian Around with Gilgamesh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:27
Oh Muses! In this episode we are Mesopotamian Around while we tell the epic tale of Gilgamesh and his quest for immortality. We encounter more bad coping mechanisms for grief, the realities of death, a descent into the U…
S4E5 - The Stories of the Stars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:05
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tales of Orion and Kallisto, who both meet horrible fates for being Artemis’ friend. We encounter pranks that go way too far, Zeus not being able to leave anyone alone, the creation…
S4E4 - Andromeda and Perseus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:14
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of a hero who rescues a princess and a princess who doesn't really need rescuing. We come across boastful mothers, scary sea monsters, a terrible flood, a monster with a sad bac…
S4E3 - The Giant Problem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:50
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the Gigantomachy, or how the Giants challenged the Olympians for control of the Cosmos. We come across a war started for ridiculous reasons, lots of fighting, the help of a m…
S4E2 - Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Pandora [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:51
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the creation of humans. We come across generous Titans, a vengeful Zeus, stories with plots that reinforce gender stereotypes, and all the horrors of mankind. —- National Geo…