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 Ma ..read more

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 ..read more

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 Faceboo ..read more

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 - rele ..read more

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 Marinopoul ..read more