Mini Myths: From Athena to Zeus

Long ago, the people of Crete lived in fear of a terrible monster: a half-man, half-bull named the Minotaur. Join us as we explore the myth of how a young man named Theseus set out to end the Minotaur’s reign of terror once and for all - with more than a little help from a princess.  Want to know more about the Hellenic Museum? Visit https://www.hellenic.org.au/, and please check out our kids’ activities, blog posts, and newsletters at The Argonauts Club. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook! This episode was performed by Aaron James and written by Natasha Marinopoulos, with sound design and mix by Greek Media Group. Theme music: 'Tomorrow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

With Hermes and Athena by his side, Perseus is now ready to embark on his quest for the head of Medusa. Join us as we conclude Perseus’ story!  Want to know more about the Hellenic Museum? Visit https://www.hellenic.org.au/, and please check out our kids’ activities, blog posts, and newsletters at The Argonauts Club. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook! This episode was performed by Aaron James and written by Natasha Marinopoulos, with sound design and mix by Greek Media Group.Theme music: 'Tomorrow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Join us as we begin the story of Perseus, a half-god, half-human who overcame all odds to become a true Greek hero Want to know more about the Hellenic Museum? Visit https://www.hellenic.org.au/, and please check out our kids’ activities, blog posts, and newsletters at The Argonauts Club. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook! This episode was performed by Aaron James and written by Natasha Marinopoulos, with sound design and mix by Greek Media Group.Theme music: 'Tomorrow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

The city of Athens has been one of the most famous cities in the world for thousands of years and is still visited by millions of people every year. But how did the ancient Greeks believe Athens got its name? Join us as we tell the story of the battle between Poseidon and Athena for the ancient city.  Want to know more about the Hellenic Museum? Visit https://www.hellenic.org.au/, and please check out our kids’ activities, blog posts, and newsletters at The Argonauts Club. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook! This episode was performed by Aaron James and written by Natasha Marinopoulos, with sound design and mix by Greek Media Group.Theme music: 'Tomorrow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.

The Oracle of Delphi was known across the ancient world for her mysterious prophecies. But how did the Oracle come to Delphi? Join us as we explore how the god Apollo created his famous temple at Delphi - and faced more than a few obstacles along the way. Want to know more about the Hellenic Museum? Visit https://www.hellenic.org.au/, and please check out our kids’ activities, blog posts, and newsletters at The Argonauts Club. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook! This episode was performed by Aaron James and written by Natasha Marinopoulos, with sound design and mix by Greek Media Group.Theme music: 'Tomorrow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Today we know that the seasons are caused by the earth revolving around the sun, but how did the ancient Greeks understand the seasons? In mythological Greece, there was no spring, autumn or winter - only summer. Join us as we tell the story of the goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone, and how Persephone’s time in the Underworld changed the mythological world forever. Want to know more about the Hellenic Museum? Visit https://www.hellenic.org.au/, and please check out our kids’ activities, blog posts, and newsletters at The Argonauts Club. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook! This episode was performed by Aaron James and written by Natasha Marinopoulos, with sound design and mix by Greek Media Group.Theme music: 'Tomorrow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.

Athena is one of the most famous Greek goddesses, but can you guess the very unusual way she was born? Join us as we tell the story of the birth of Athena, the goddess of wisdom, war and crafts.  Want to know more about the Hellenic Museum? Visit https://www.hellenic.org.au/, and please check out our kids’ activities, blog posts, and newsletters at The Argonauts Club. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook! This episode was performed by Aaron James and written by Natasha Marinopoulos, with sound design and mix by Greek Media Group. Theme music: 'Tomorrow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

Hello, friends, and welcome to Mini Myths: From Athena to Zeus! You might have heard of Zeus, the king of the Greek gods of Olympus. But have you ever heard how he was born? Join us as we tell the story of the birth of Zeus, how he was almost swallowed whole as a baby, and how he became the king of Olympus. Want to know more about the Hellenic Museum? Visit www.hellenic.org.au, and please check out our kids’ activities, blog posts, and newsletters at The Argonauts Club. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook! This episode was performed by Aaron James and written by Natasha Marinopoulos, with sound design and mix by Greek Media Group.Theme music: 'Tomorrow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Story adapted from the Theogony by Hesiod, The Library by Apollodorus, Greek Mythology: A Traveller’s Guide from Mount Olympus to Troy by David Stuttard