Old Greek Stories


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(4.1 stars; 195 reviews)

Old Greek Stories by James Baldwin invites listeners into the enchanting world of ancient Greek mythology, where legendary heroes embark on extraordinary adventures. This collection brings to life the tales of iconic figures such as Prometheus, who defied the gods to bring fire to humanity, and Perseus, the slayer of Medusa.

Set against the backdrop of a rich mythological landscape, Baldwin's retellings capture the essence of these timeless stories, exploring themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the complexities of human nature. Each narrative is crafted to engage both young and adult audiences, making these age-old tales accessible and captivating.

With its vivid storytelling and moral lessons, Old Greek Stories serves as a wonderful introduction to the myths that have shaped Western literature and thought. Whether you are revisiting these classics or discovering them for the first time, Baldwin's work offers a thoughtful exploration of the heroes and legends that continue to resonate today.

Chapters

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00 - Preface 3:01 Read by Iris McLeod
01 - Jupiter and His Mighty Company 3:54 Read by Hugh Gillis
02 - The Golden Age 5:37 Read by Hugh Gillis
03 - The Story of Prometheus 18:47 Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015)
04 - The Flood 8:10 Read by thestorygirl
05 - The Story of Io 10:18 Read by filmmefatale
06 - The Wonderful Weaver 6:55 Read by SopranoHarmony
07 - The Lord of the Silver Bow 25:02 Read by SopranoHarmony
08 - Admetus and Alcestis 13:56 Read by SopranoHarmony
09 - Cadmus and Europa 18:00 Read by Sandra Luna
10 - The Quest of Medusa's Head 34:15 Read by Paul C. Newman
11 - The Story of Atalanta 29:46 Read by SopranoHarmony
12 - The Horse and the Olive 12:43 Read by Sandra Luna
13 - The Adventures of Theseus, pt 1 27:08 Read by SopranoHarmony
14 - The Adventures of Theseus, pt 2 23:17 Read by SopranoHarmony
15 - The Wonderful Artisan 13:13 Read by Bob Gonzalez
16 - The Cruel Tribute 20:26 Read by Bob Gonzalez

Reviews

amazing


(5 stars)

the readers are all fun to listen too and the stories move along at a fast pace, exiting and humores. 10/10 would recamend

Loved it


(5 stars)

This book was very good. It was easy to understand and follow. If you want to know the old Greek stores this is the book for you.


(3 stars)

The readers are good but... THEY PUT IN THE ROMAN NAMES FOR THE GODS NOT THE GREEK NAMES! 😤 It is mildly triggering.


(0.5 stars)

The Greek name is ZEUS The Roman name is JUPITER get it right it drives me nuts when people get it WRONG

Not Greek.


(1 star)

great stories, but these are the Roman counterparts. Mars? Come on.

a bit of a stretch...


(3 stars)

First of all: The readers did a great job! The book itself on the other hand did make me cringe quite a bit. Despite the title, Mr. Baldwin seems unable to grasp the difference between Roman and Greek and keeps messing with the characters (especially in regard to their names). The stories in this book are turned into very stretched fairytale versions of the original myths and remind me more of a Hollywood movie than actual mythology. That is a shame, as the original stories certainly don't lack any entertainment in the first place. Alternatively I recommend: 'Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome' by E. M. Berens (https://librivox.app/book/2264)

Good


(3.5 stars)

As I understand it, most of the names used are Roman not Greek but still pretty good book and readers are excellent

NO


(0.5 stars)

This is ROMAN not Greek. No stars for this book, it kills me the way they say it's Greek when it's Roman.