His father swallowed his brothers and sisters. His mother hid him away. Before Zeus became king of the gods, he was a child whose survival depended on a secret.

Tonight, follow his story from a sheltered cave on Crete to the heights of Mount Olympus. Discover Rhea’s desperate plan, the childhood hidden from Cronus, and the journey that would bring Zeus back to free his family and challenge his father’s rule.

This Greek mythology bedtime story unfolds gently, introducing each character as they enter the tale. You don’t need to know the gods, their names or their family history. Simply settle in and let the story carry you.

Warm narration and atmospheric imagery accompany this ancient tale of a mother’s courage, a hidden child and the search for a place to call home. Told with a restrained treatment of its darker moments, it is made for sleep, relaxation or quiet listening.

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