Raconteur - History & Mythology

Author: Raconteur Language: English Episodes: 44

History

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

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Pandora's Box - Was she really to blame? Greek Mythology

November 6, 2020

Duration: 3:44

Pandora and Pandora's box, one of the best known myths from Greek mythology. Opening up Pandora's box is today a well known saying. In modern times, it is a phrase that is used to suggest allowing trouble or complication…

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Dullahan - Headless Horseman of Celtic Mythology. Great Stories from History & Mythology

October 30, 2020

Duration: 3:02

Happy Halloween! The Dullahan was the original headless horseman, a terrifying creature from Celtic Mythology. The Dullahan is a ghostly figure from Irish folklore that is said to dispense death and judgement with a whis…

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Bakunawa - The Moon Eating Dragon from Philippine Mythology. Great Stories from History & Mythology

October 16, 2020

Duration: 3:18

Bakunawa was a mighty moon eating dragon from Philippine mythology. The Bakunawa is said to have been so obsessed with the seven moons that it determined to eat them all, managing six and leaving only the one that we now…

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Galvarino - Legendary Mapuche Warrior with Swords for Arms. Great Stories from History & Mythology

October 10, 2020

Duration: 5:40

Galvarino, legendary Mapuche warrior who attached swords to his arms in place of his severed hands. Galvarino is remembered 500 years after his death for his unrelenting bravery during the arauco war, fighting to defend…

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Cadmus - Founder of Thebes in Greek Mythology. Great Stories from History & Mythology

October 3, 2020

Duration: 6:25

Cadmus, the founder and first king of Thebes from Greek Mythology, lived a long and adventurous life. Cadmus is famous for bringing the alphabet to the Greek world, but lived a life of hardship following the abduction of…

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Hades and Persephone - Greek Myth of the Seasons. Great Stories from History & Mythology

September 26, 2020

Duration: 5:58

Hades and Persephone, one of the most well-known tales from Greek Mythology, is the Greek myth of the seasons. It establishes the relationship of Hades and Persephone as one of the most fascinating couples from Greek Myt…

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Alcibiades - Genius and Playboy of Ancient Greece. Great Stories from History & Mythology

September 18, 2020

Duration: 12:00

Alcibiades, often considered the most gifted Athenian to ever live, was a fascinating politician and brilliant general from ancient Greece. Alcibiades was famous for his flamboyant nature and continuous switches of alleg…

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Pyramus & Thisbe - Greek Mythology Love Stories. Great Stories from History & Mythology

September 11, 2020

Duration: 2:44

Pyramus and Thisbe, a classic love story from Greek mythology that inspired Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Pyramus and Thisbe are a pair of ill fated lovers from the city of Babylon who long to be together, but in mytho…

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Grootslang - Mythical Creature of African Mythology. Great Stories from History & Mythology

September 4, 2020

Duration: 2:43

The Grootslang - mythical creature of African mythology. This beast is said to be a mistake of the God’s that somehow survives to this very day, hidden deep in South Africa. The Grootslang is a hybrid monster, part snake…

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Zahhak - Serpent King of Persian Mythology. Great Stories from History & Mythology

August 29, 2020

Duration: 6:24

Zahhak, the evil serpent King of Persian Mythology is a fascinating figure with a fascinating story. Corrupted by the devil of Persian Mythology Ahriman, Zahhak grows two huge snakes from his shoulders, gradually becomin…

Raconteur - History &amp; Mythology

Raconteur - History & Mythology