FALL ASLEEP to the ENTIRE Story of Greek Mythology | DEEP SLEEP EDITION
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Greek mythology and the Greek Gods have shaped storytelling for nearly three thousand years. In this sleep edition, that entire mythology is retold from beginning to end, at a gentle pace and with softened music, to help you drift off to some of the greatest tales the ancient world ever told.
The story opens with the story of Chaos, out of which existence came into being and where the Titans rose to rule. It then follows Zeus in the war against his father Cronus, the creation of mankind, and the great flood that once wiped clean the world. When Zeus takes his throne on Mount Olympus, the tale turns to the twelve Olympian gods themselves. Hera as queen. Poseidon over the seas. Athena in wisdom and war. Apollo in music and prophecy. Aphrodite in love. Ares in battle. Hermes as the messenger of the gods. Each of them is given their moment, and each contributes to the world that mortals now inhabit.
Then comes the Age of Heroes. Cadmus founds the city of Thebes. Perseus slays the Gorgon Medusa. Heracles endures the twelve impossible labours. Theseus enters the labyrinth of Crete to face the Minotaur. And at last, the greatest kings and warriors of Greece gather beneath the walls of Troy for a war that would last ten years, followed by the long homeward voyage of Odysseus that would take ten more.
For easy navigation of this 6-HOUR Greek Mythology Sleep Documentary, click the timestamps below to jump to the moments you want to hear most!
🔍 Episode Chapters & Timestamps:
00:00 | Introduction: Out of Chaos
37:29 | The Greek Gods
3:28:35 | The Age of Heroes
From:
GREEK MYTHOLOGY - The Entire Story
Main Channel:
@deepdivehistorypodcast
📚 Sources:
Apollodorus - The Library of Greek Mythology, translated by Robin Hard
The Greek Myths Volumes 1&2, By Robert Graves
The Iliad, translated by Martin Hammond
The Odyssey, translated by Robert Fagles
Classical Mythology, by Mark Morford, Robert Lenardon and Michael Sham
Greek Mythology, by Katerina Servi
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
🎙️ About the Podcast & Host
Deep Dive History is a premium documentary and podcast series, exploring the stories and lives that shaped civilisation. Hosted by the acclaimed British actor and narrator, David Rintoul (known for Pride and Prejudice, Game of Thrones and countless award-winning audiobooks), your journey into the past is guided by one of the finest voices in audio.
#GreekMythology #GreekMyths #historyforsleep
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FALL ASLEEP to the ENTIRE Story of Greek Mythology | DEEP SLEEP EDITION
Deep Dive History Clips
80,994 views
Greek mythology and the Greek Gods have shaped storytelling for nearly three thousand years. In this sleep edition, that entire mythology is retold from beginning to end, at a gentle pace and with softened music, to help you drift off to some of the greatest tales the ancient world ever told.
The story opens with the story of Chaos, out of which existence came into being and where the Titans rose to rule. It then follows Zeus in the war against his father Cronus, the creation of mankind, and the great flood that once wiped clean the world. When Zeus takes his throne on Mount Olympus, the tale turns to the twelve Olympian gods themselves. Hera as queen. Poseidon over the seas. Athena in wisdom and war. Apollo in music and prophecy. Aphrodite in love. Ares in battle. Hermes as the messenger of the gods. Each of them is given their moment, and each contributes to the world that mortals now inhabit.
Then comes the Age of Heroes. Cadmus founds the city of Thebes. Perseus slays the Gorgon Medusa. Heracles endures the twelve impossible labours. Theseus enters the labyrinth of Crete to face the Minotaur. And at last, the greatest kings and warriors of Greece gather beneath the walls of Troy for a war that would last ten years, followed by the long homeward voyage of Odysseus that would take ten more.
For easy navigation of this 6-HOUR Greek Mythology Sleep Documentary, click the timestamps below to jump to the moments you want to hear most!
🔍 Episode Chapters & Timestamps:
00:00 | Introduction: Out of Chaos
37:29 | The Greek Gods
3:28:35 | The Age of Heroes
From:
GREEK MYTHOLOGY - The Entire Story
Main Channel:
@deepdivehistorypodcast
📚 Sources:
Apollodorus - The Library of Greek Mythology, translated by Robin Hard
The Greek Myths Volumes 1&2, By Robert Graves
The Iliad, translated by Martin Hammond
The Odyssey, translated by Robert Fagles
Classical Mythology, by Mark Morford, Robert Lenardon and Michael Sham
Greek Mythology, by Katerina Servi
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
🎙️ About the Podcast & Host
Deep Dive History is a premium documentary and podcast series, exploring the stories and lives that shaped civilisation. Hosted by the acclaimed British actor and narrator, David Rintoul (known for Pride and Prejudice, Game of Thrones and countless award-winning audiobooks), your journey into the past is guided by one of the finest voices in audio.
#GreekMythology #GreekMyths #historyforsleep