Ancient Myths

There was once a time, nearly four thousand years ago, when the tall towers of a city called Troy reached gleaming into the sky; when its proud king fought against an invading army in a desperate siege.

The Adventures of Odysseus is the story of what happened after the Trojan War when Odysseus, the most cunning of all the Greek heroes, left Troy and made his way back home to his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus. It was first told by a poet named Homer nearly 3,000 years ago and is retold in this new version especially for younger listeners.

Sumerian history and mythology have been shrouded in mystery for thousands of years. These tales of the world's very first civilization is now being exposed to the light of day, fascinating men and women around the world. The stories of Enlil, Enkidu, and Gilgamesh are finding new audiences. People are interested in learning about a world where the people felt and experienced thoughts very differently from how we do today.

Las civilizaciones que se desarrollaron en los valles de los ríos Tigris y Éufrates hace miles de años nos dejaron unos legados importantes: la agricultura, las matemáticas, la astronomía, la rueda y la escritura. ¡Consiga este libro ahora si desea saber más sobre mitología mesopotámica!

Several of the best-loved Roman myths are gathered in this one beautiful abridged collection, from “Romulus and Remus” (which tells how Rome came to be) to “Cupid and Psyche”, “Oedipus and the Sphinx”, and more.

Griechische Sagen für Kinder vom Kinderbuchautor Ares Papadopoulos ist das Standardwerk, um Kindern zwischen 6 und 12 Jahren die Klassiker der griechischen Antike näherzubringen. Er hat es geschafft, einen einzigartigen Erzählstil zu entwickeln, der einerseits die komplexen Mythen kindgerecht darstellt und gleichzeitig die Spannung und die Moral voll erhält. Denn jede dieser Geschichten ist für Kinder pädagogisch wertvoll und äußerst lehrreich - und das seit Jahrtausenden.

All major historians agree that Gaius Caesar Caligula ruled as a depraved, cruel, and ruthless emperor. Yet some discrepancies in the historical accounts raise questions about what was true and what was libel intended to discredit Caligula as an utter raging, evil madman. This audiobook reexamines the evidence to reveal the exaggerations of history while still detailing the verified truth of Caligula’s monstrous ways.

Las informaciones y comentarios de este ameno e instructivo ensayo conducen al lector por los vericuetos de la creación mitológica griega como si se tratase de una novela de aventuras, comentando la poderosa influencia que los mitos han ejercido en la génesis y evolución del pensamiento humano, con particular énfasis en la formación de las principales lenguas que se hablan en el mundo.

Containing delightful stories from the Yoruba and other West African peoples, this book presents tales of courage and cunning, virtue and vice, and fortunes found and lost. Some of these stories draw upon actual historical persons and events, while others are purely fictional, but each story has something to delight any listener.

If you're looking for a collection of Roman myths that speaks to all ages then keep listening....Feats of strength and skill, monsters, magic, divine interventions, and the overcoming of impossible odds by larger-than-life figures all feature in this audiobook. The Roman myths contained in this collection will be brought to life so all the details are more than merely a bunch of dry facts. Not only does this audiobook offer captivating stories for you to enjoy, but it also gives you impressive knowledge about history.

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The You Must Know Before You Die! series is a fascinating and immersive educational collection of publications that delve deep into numerous and far-reaching subjects across the educational spectrum; ranging from Greek Mythology and evolution, to history and the constructs of our universe. You have much to learn before the Grim Reaper comes-a-calling so listen on and fill your mind with mountains of insightful knowledge. Knowledge you can use for a brighter tomorrow.

Get ready to hop on a mythical time machine and zoom back to ancient Greece – and trust us, it's going to be a wild ride! Buckle up, because we're diving headfirst into a world where gods and goddesses play cosmic games, heroes tackle monstrous challenges, and even the monsters have a tale or two to spin. Wave goodbye to those boring history books that feel like time machines stuck in slow motion!

Meet the Nordic god of thunder! Thor is a happy god—unless you make him angry. Then he might shake the earth and topple mountains. So stay on his good side as he takes you on a journey across the rainbow bridge to Middle Earth and beyond, to mysterious Nordic realms filled with frost giants, dark elves, and plundering Vikings. In this engaging and humorous work of nonfiction, Thor offers a wildly entertaining introduction to Norse mythology.

We’re going to explore the mythology, legends, heroes, epic stories, and much more from Roman history. As you will discover, it is filled with inspiring stories and interesting facts that are great to listen to at bedtime or in the day.

Do you want to learn about Greek mythology? Grееk mythology is not only interesting, but it iѕ аlѕо the foundation оf аlluѕiоn аnd сhаrасtеr genesis in litеrаturе. In thiѕ lеѕѕоn plan, ѕtudеntѕ will gain аn undеrѕtаnding оf Greek mythology аnd the Olympian gоdѕ аnd goddesses. Evеn thоugh these Greek myths wеrе created so long аgо, they аrе ѕtill еntеrtаining to аudiеnсеѕ tоdау.

As the droplets from Niflheim mixed with the fiery depths of Muspelheim, a phenomenon occurred...Exploring Norse Mythology - the myths, sagas, and legends. Norse Mythology is truly fascinating, it is no wonder Hollywood, writers, and game studios have jumped on the bandwagon. Whether it be influence over the Marvel blockbusters, The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, God of War and more. The tales are epic, the battles are fierce & the drama is plentiful! Join us on a discovery to the marvels and wonders of Norse Mytholog.

A fascination with the history and life of the Norse is growing. Movies and television series about their way of life have surged in popularity. What makes it so fascinating is not the stories in themselves, although some are truly a feast to the eyes, but how they came to be and what they mean for the people that live by them.

This comprehensive collection introduces you to Greek mythology and will also captivate your attention and imagination, so you can relive the tales of the most fabulous Greek gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters.

古往今来，由于爱听恭维话而把坏人当好人、误了大事、害了自己的，不是一个、两个。这则寓言再次给我们敲响了警钟，我们要做一个正直的人……古往今來，由於愛聽恭維話而把壞人當好人、誤了大事、害了自己的，不是一個、兩個。這則寓言再次給我們敲響了警鐘，我們要做一個正直的人……