Raconteur - History & Mythology

Raconteur - History & Mythology

Author: Raconteur Language: English Episodes: 44
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Bringing to life the greatest stories from history and mythology through vivid storytelling to both entertain and educate. New stories released weekly. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w
Episodes
Jūratė and Kastytis - Love Story from Baltic Mythology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:58
This myth from Baltic mythology tells of Jūratė and Kastytis, lovers destined to be torn apart. Jūratė, Queen of the Sea and Baltic goddess who fell deeply in love with Kastytis, a simple fisherman. They lived happily fo…
The Kelpie - Shapeshifting Horse from Scottish Mythology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:40
The Kelpie is a terrifying water spirit from Scottish Mythology that most commonly takes the form of a beautiful black horse. The Kelpie is famed for luring it's prey towards the water then drowning and devouring them. B…
The Story of Medusa - Betrayed Priestess of Greek Mythology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:27
The story of Medusa from Greek mythology is perhaps less well known than Medusa herself. The name Medusa summons forth images of a terrible and cruel monster, but she was not always this way. So who was Medusa really, an…
The Death of Baldur - Norse Mythology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:40
The death of Baldur is a pivotal moment in Norse Mythology that signalled the first step towards Ragnarok. Baldur was a beloved Norse God that met his fate as a result of a piece of mistletoe and the trickster God Loki.…
The Secret Name of Ra - Egyptian Mythology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:43
The Secret Name of Ra, a mystery of Egyptian Mythology and the only way to unlock the true power of the Egyptian Sun God Ra. The Secret Name of Ra was desired by the goddess Isis and she hatched a cunning plan to learn i…
Vlad the Impaler - Wallachian Prince and Histories Vlad Dracula [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:42
Vlad the Impaler, Wallachian Prince and the inspiration behind Dracula. A celebrated but bitterly cruel European ruler that fought both his own people and Ottoman invaders to rule his homeland on three separate occasions…
Mjolnir - The Creation of Thor's Hammer. Norse Mythology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:28
Mjolnir, mighty hammer of the thunder god Thor. Mjolnir has a special place is Norse mythology and indeed, all mythology as one of the most famous weapons of legend. But who made Mjolnir and how did it end up in the poss…
Isis and the Seven Scorpions - Egyptian Mythology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:20
Isis and the Seven Scorpions, a fable from Egyptian Mythology with for once, a clear and positive message of kindness and humility. Egyptian mythology at its finest. Isis and her seven scorpions tells the story of the go…
Aesir vs Vanir - War of the Norse Gods [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:05
The Aesir vs the Vanir, an epic battle between the two tribes of Norse Gods that was a defining point in Norse mythology. The Aesir, known for their strength and bravery, fought a straightforward war as only they knew, w…

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