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Great Mythologies of the World

Written by: The Great Courses, Grant L. Voth, Julius H. Bailey, Kathryn McClymond, Robert André LaFleur
Narrated by: Grant L. Voth, Julius H. Bailey, Kathryn McClymond, Robert André LaFleur
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The deep-seated origins and wide-reaching lessons of ancient myths built the foundation for our modern legacies. Explore the mythologies of Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Learn what makes these stories so important, distinctive, and able to withstand the test of time. Discover how, despite geographical implausibilities, many myths from across the oceans share themes, morals, and archetypes.

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I loved the story telling of the first professor!! By far my favourite of all the narrators. As for the mythology itself, it is fascinating to learn about the different ways in which cultures explained (or outright ignored) certain aspects of origins and explanations for how why things are. Many are tainted with political agendas of their day. There are aspects of most of the myths that are relatable and relevant today, while others are terribly alien and inconceivable.
Definitely worth listening to this great course!

Fascinating listen

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I'll come back and edit my review once I've finished, but I noticed a tinny sound partway through the second lecture and now it's all I can hear. I am continuing to listen but it's significantly decreasing my ability to enjoy the story and thought others should be aware.

Tinny Sound Made it Very Difficult to Listen To

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I believe its a bit expensive to buy them as is, but the huge amount of content that you can get with a single Credit with this is amazing! Highly recommend to get started with the great stories and literature of mankind.

Great Purchase With Credits

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Stories are important to the human condition. This lecture series covering a wide variety of mythological stories from all over the world was like sipping from an ocean. just enough to whet your appetite for more information. Some myths we are familiar with, others not so much.
I highly recommend this to understand other cultures and histories.

Very good starting point

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I enjoyed this it was very easy lisyening with the different lecturers. An overview of world myth that opens the door for further study.

Myth or Folk Tale

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