100 Amazing Facts About Greek Mythology
Marc Dresgui
Dive into the captivating world of gods, heroes, and mythical creatures with "100 Amazing Facts About Greek Mythology"! ⚡️
This audiobook invites young listeners aged 7 to 12 on an enthralling journey through the incredible legends of ancient Greece, filled with fascinating stories and surprising details.
Each chapter unravels a unique fact about Greek mythology, making it an ideal way to spark curiosity and a love for history and legends. From Zeus' thunderbolts forged by the Cyclopes to the ingenious design of the Labyrinth by Daedalus, every story is brought to life with engaging narration that transports listeners to a time of epic battles and divine interventions.
Why choose this audiobook for your child?
Entertaining storytelling:Educational and fun:Perfect for curious minds:Stimulates imagination:
Whether at home, on the go, or during quiet moments, "100 Amazing Facts About Greek Mythology" is a perfect way for children to explore one of the most legendary eras in history. Add this audiobook to your library and let your child embark on an unforgettable adventure!
Duration - 3h 50m.
Author - Marc Dresgui.
Narrator - Marc Dresgui.
Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Marc Dresgui ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Dive into the captivating world of gods, heroes, and mythical creatures with "100 Amazing Facts About Greek Mythology"! ⚡️ This audiobook invites young listeners aged 7 to 12 on an enthralling journey through the incredible legends of ancient Greece, filled with fascinating stories and surprising details. Each chapter unravels a unique fact about Greek mythology, making it an ideal way to spark curiosity and a love for history and legends. From Zeus' thunderbolts forged by the Cyclopes to the ingenious design of the Labyrinth by Daedalus, every story is brought to life with engaging narration that transports listeners to a time of epic battles and divine interventions. Why choose this audiobook for your child? Entertaining storytelling:Educational and fun:Perfect for curious minds:Stimulates imagination: Whether at home, on the go, or during quiet moments, "100 Amazing Facts About Greek Mythology" is a perfect way for children to explore one of the most legendary eras in history. Add this audiobook to your library and let your child embark on an unforgettable adventure! Duration - 3h 50m. Author - Marc Dresgui. Narrator - Marc Dresgui. Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Marc Dresgui ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:10
Introduction
Duration:00:01:50
Fact 1 - Zeus could control thunder with a special weapon
Duration:00:02:18
Fact 2 - The olympian gods rarely intervened in human affairs
Duration:00:02:25
Fact 3 - Each olympian had a specific emblematic animal
Duration:00:02:26
Fact 4 - Prometheus gave humans fire in defiance of zeus
Duration:00:02:19
Fact 5 - Athena emerged armed from the head of zeus
Duration:00:02:20
Fact 6 - Hermes wore winged sandals for speed
Duration:00:02:17
Fact 7 - Hades wore a helmet that made the wearer invisible
Duration:00:02:29
Fact 8 - Pegasus is born from the blood of a terrifying creature
Duration:00:02:30
Fact 9 - Pandora's box has released all misfortunes
Duration:00:02:19
Fact 10 - Zeus' lightning bolts were forged by the cyclops
Duration:00:02:24
Fact 11 - Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection
Duration:00:02:20
Fact 12 - Mermaids attracted sailors with their songs
Duration:00:02:20
Fact 13 - Cyclops forged weapons for the gods
Duration:00:02:10
Fact 14 - Orpheus could charm animals with his music
Duration:00:02:12
Fact 15 - Icarus flew too close to the sun with his wings
Duration:00:02:17
Fact 16 - The hesperides guarded magical golden apples
Duration:00:02:24
Fact 17 - Zeus created man from clay
Duration:00:02:18
Fact 18 - Perseus defeated medusa with a reflective shield
Duration:00:02:06
Fact 19 - The hydra had heads that grew back after cutting
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 20 - Olympians lived on mythical mount olympus
Duration:00:02:09
Fact 21 - Chiron was a wise centaur and teacher of heroes
Duration:00:02:08
Fact 22 - The chimera spat fire and spread terror
Duration:00:02:10
Fact 23 - The erinyes punished those who violated divine laws
Duration:00:02:08
Fact 24 - Io was transformed into a cow to escape from hera
Duration:00:02:08
Fact 25 - Lycaon was turned into a wolf for his insolence
Duration:00:02:00
Fact 26 - Apollo introduced the pythian games at delphi
Duration:00:02:08
Fact 27 - Apollo was the guardian of universal harmony
Duration:00:02:14
Fact 28 - Artemis was associated with the moon and natural cycles
Duration:00:02:11
Fact 29 - Artemis protected women during childbirth
Duration:00:02:06
Fact 30 - Poseidon shook the earth with his trident
Duration:00:02:01
Fact 31 - Gorgons petrify anyone who meets their gaze
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 32 - Hephaestus made magic objects for the gods
Duration:00:02:12
Fact 33 - Dionysus could turn water into wine instantly
Duration:00:02:11
Fact 34 - Tantalus was punished with eternal hunger underwater
Duration:00:01:49
Fact 35 - Harpies were half woman, half bird
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 36 - Centaurs were half man, half horse, sometimes violent
Duration:00:02:19
Fact 37 - The titans were the powerful ancestors of the greek gods
Duration:00:02:19
Fact 38 - Prometheus was chained to the caucasus mountain
Duration:00:02:15
Fact 39 - Apollo's lyre produced supernatural sounds
Duration:00:02:19
Fact 40 - Daedalus was a brilliant inventor and creator of the labyrinth
Duration:00:02:19
Fact 41 - Shepherd endymion would have slept for eternity
Duration:00:02:11
Fact 42 - The helios chariot lit up the earth
Duration:00:02:14
Fact 43 - The argonauts searched for the legendary golden fleece
Duration:00:02:15
Fact 44 - Medea possessed occult magical powers
Duration:00:02:10
Fact 45 - Achilles was invincible except for his heel
Duration:00:02:11
Fact 46 - Hector faced achilles in a legendary duel
Duration:00:02:18
Fact 47 - The trojan war started over an apple
Duration:00:02:24
Fact 48 - Cassandra predicted the future but nobody believed her
Duration:00:02:18
Fact 49 - Pâris caused the war by kidnapping hélène
Duration:00:02:19
Fact 50 - The styx was a sacred river for swearing oaths
Duration:00:02:18
Fact 51 - The odyssey recounts odysseus' perilous journey home
Duration:00:02:21
Fact 52 - Circe turned men into animals on her island
Duration:00:02:13
Fact 53 - The lestrygons were feared cannibal giants
Duration:00:02:17
Fact 54 - Scylla and charybdis protected sea passages
Duration:00:02:24
Fact 55 - Pythia foretold the future at the temple of delphi
Duration:00:02:29
Fact 56 - The goddess nemesis punished those who defied the gods
Duration:00:02:18
Fact 57 - The garden of the hesperides hid fabulous treasures
Duration:00:02:25
Fact 58 - Leto gave birth to apollo and artemis on delos
Duration:00:02:20
Fact 59 - Pâris' judgment pitted three rival goddesses against each other
Duration:00:02:25
Fact 60 - Eros gave birth to love with his enchanted arrows
Duration:00:02:12
Fact 61 - Phobos and deimos, children of ares, inspire fear and terror
Duration:00:02:14
Fact 62 - The aegean sea takes its name from king aegeus
Duration:00:02:11
Fact 63 - Typhon was a giant monster that threatened the gods
Duration:00:02:25
Fact 64 - The cerberus guarded the entrance to the realm of the dead
Duration:00:02:26
Fact 65 - Greek heroes always sought immortality
Duration:00:02:26
Fact 66 - Ambrosia was a food reserved for the immortal gods
Duration:00:02:21
Fact 67 - Tartarus was a frightening prison for enemies
Duration:00:02:18
Fact 68 - Greek dragons often protected mythical treasures
Duration:00:02:12
Fact 69 - The dryads were tree dwelling nymphs
Duration:00:02:09
Fact 70 - Tales of the kraken protect the seas
Duration:00:02:13
Fact 71 - The nereids protected the oceans and sailors
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 72 - The hours controlled the passage of the natural seasons
Duration:00:02:12
Fact 73 - The fates decided the fate of mortals and gods alike
Duration:00:02:26
Fact 74 - The sacred olive tree of athens was a gift from athena
Duration:00:02:21
Fact 75 - Hermaphrodite was both masculine and feminine in appearance
Duration:00:02:33
Fact 76 - Satyrs danced and played the flute for dionysus
Duration:00:02:17
Fact 77 - Atlas carried the sky on his shoulders forever
Duration:00:02:14
Fact 78 - The laurel wreath was a symbol of divine victory
Duration:00:02:06
Fact 79 - Rainbows were considered divine bridges
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 80 - Dolphins were sacred to poseidon and apollo
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 81 - Griffins were guardians of legendary treasures
Duration:00:02:07
Fact 82 - Hephaestus' automatons helped the gods in olympus
Duration:00:02:31
Fact 83 - The rings forged by hephaestus were magical and powerful
Duration:00:02:18
Fact 84 - Amalthea's horns produced food at will
Duration:00:02:15
Fact 85 - Poseidon's immortal horses roamed the oceans
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 86 - The shields were engraved with powerful symbols
Duration:00:02:26
Fact 87 - Temples were often built on sacred springs
Duration:00:02:33
Fact 88 - Artemis' bows never missed their target
Duration:00:02:14
Fact 89 - Niké wore wings symbolizing victory
Duration:00:02:20
Fact 90 - The trojan horse enabled a strategic victory
Duration:00:02:12
Fact 91 - Heroes completed quests to become immortal els
Duration:00:02:27
Fact 92 - Hephaestus' automatons could operate on their own
Duration:00:02:16
Fact 93 - The sirens had a formidable but deceptive charm
Duration:00:02:09
Fact 94 - Dragons guarded places off limits to humans
Duration:00:02:12
Fact 95 - Moires weave destinies without making mistakes
Duration:00:02:12
Fact 96 - Hephaestus forged the chains used against typhon
Duration:00:02:32
Fact 97 - The fates controlled human destiny
Duration:00:02:30
Fact 98 - Eris's golden apple caused discord
Duration:00:02:13
Fact 99 - Hades' bed was only visible to the dead
Duration:00:02:28
Fact 100 - The achilleion, a greek palace, is dedicated to achilles
Duration:00:02:21
Ending Credits
Duration:00:01:54