The Story of the Greeks

H. A. Guerber

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(4 stars; 149 reviews)

The Story of the Greeks by H. A. Guerber invites listeners into the rich tapestry of Ancient Greek culture through a collection of captivating stories and myths. This audiobook brings to life the legendary figures and events that shaped a civilization known for its profound influence on art, philosophy, and politics.

From the heroic tales of gods and goddesses to the adventures of mortals, Guerber's narrative weaves together the essence of Greek mythology and history. Each story serves as a window into the values, beliefs, and traditions of the Ancient Greeks, making it an engaging exploration for both newcomers and those familiar with the myths.

With its accessible storytelling and vivid imagery, The Story of the Greeks not only entertains but also educates, providing a deeper understanding of a culture that continues to resonate through the ages. Join the LibriVox Volunteers as they bring these timeless tales to life, perfect for anyone interested in the wonders of mythology and history.

Chapters

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Preface	3:13	Read by Donald Cummings
Early Inhabitants of Greece	4:04	Read by Drew Johnson
The Deluge of Ogyges	3:55	Read by Sieska
The Found of Many Important Cities	5:16	Read by DrCyCoe
Story of Deucalion	3:45	Read by DrCyCoe
Story of Daedalus and Icaraus	5:01	Read by Peter Badurek
The Adventures of Jason	3:40	Read by James Simenc
Theseus visits the Labrinyth	5:47	Read by DJRickyV
The Terrible Prophecy	2:52	Read by DrCyCoe
The Sphinx's Riddle	4:56	Read by SteveToner
Blindness and Death of Oedipus	5:32	Read by Rob Kaye
The Brothers' Quarrel	4:29	Read by Rob Kaye
The Taking of Thebes	3:07	Read by Mahmoud Hussein
The Childhood of Paris	6:27	Read by Marina Tsung
The Muster of the Troops	5:29	Read by DJRickyV
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia	2:24	Read by jmor90
The Wrath of Achilles	4:00	Read by jmor90
The Death of Hector and Achilles	2:46	Read by jmor90
The Burning of Troy	4:28	Read by jmor90
Heroic Death of Codrus	4:16	Read by jmor90
The Blind Poet	3:41	Read by jmor90
The Rise of Sparta	3:44	Read by Christine Stevens
The Spartan Training	3:12	Read by Grace-Ellen Meixner
The Brave Spartan Boy	4:14	Read by Donald Cummings
Public Tables in Sparta	3:15	Read by Miyune
Laws of Lycurgus	2:45	Read by apandya101
The Messenian War	4:13	Read by Grace-Ellen Meixner
The Music of Tyrtaeus	4:54	Read by Peregrinus Tyß
Aristomenes' Escape	3:20	Read by junefish
The Olympic Games	5:18	Read by Dean Tea
Milo of Croton	3:08	Read by Elise C. Boucher
The Jealous Athlete	2:39	Read by DrCyCoe
The Girls' Games	2:58	Read by ProseandProdigyManly
The Bloody Laws of Draco	6:06	Read by ProseandProdigyManly
The Laws of Solon	4:50	Read by Margaret Hutchins
The First Plays	4:12	Read by Mary Kay
The Tyrant Pisistratus	5:12	Read by SReisman
The Tyrant's Insult	2:49	Read by Amanda Vickery
Death of the Conspirators	3:30	Read by Sieska
Hippias Driven out of Athens	4:08	Read by Matthew Nerger
The Great King	2:56	Read by ScottReyonoldsVoice
Hippias Visits Darius	4:16	Read by jmor90
Destruction of the Persian Host	3:12	Read by jmor90
The Advance of the Second Host	4:01	Read by James Simenc
The Battle of Marathon	4:32	Read by Arup Sen
Miltiades' Disgrace	5:02	Read by Arup Sen
Aristides the Just	3:17	Read by Catherine Parkes
Two Noble Spartan Youths	4:17	Read by Catherine Parkes
The Great Army	2:38	Read by Alyssa Cain
Preparations for Defense	3:44	Read by Zen Wolfang
Leonidas at Themorplyae	2:46	Read by Zen Wolfang
Death of Leonidas	3:32	Read by Zen Wolfang
The Burning of Athens	3:00	Read by Zen Wolfang
The Battles of Salamis and Plataea	3:25	Read by Zen Wolfang
The Rebuilding of Athens	2:51	Read by Zen Wolfang
Death of Pausanias	4:04	Read by junefish
Cimon improves Athens	3:03	Read by Matthew Nerger
The Earthquake	5:29	Read by E. A. Young
The Age of Pericles	4:59	Read by vrodcruiser
The Teachings of Anaxagoras	4:24	Read by KaelEHeath
Beginning of the Peloponnesian War	4:13	Read by James Simenc
Death of Pericles	3:59	Read by SteveToner
The Philosopher of Socrates	3:29	Read by Zen Wolfang
Socrates' Favorite Pupil	5:22	Read by Ben Lindsey-Clark
Youth of Alcibiades	3:55	Read by Ben Lindsey-Clark
Greek Colonies in Italy	4:25	Read by Ben Lindsey-Clark
Alcibiades in Disgrace	4:03	Read by Ben Lindsey-Clark
Death of Alcibiades	4:28	Read by Ben Lindsey-Clark
The Overthrow of theThirty Tyrants	2:33	Read by Amanda Vickery
Accusation of Socrates	4:06	Read by Micky
Death of Socrates	5:22	Read by Micky
The Defeat of Cyrus	3:47	Read by Micky
The Retreat of the Ten Thousand	4:19	Read by Micky
Agesilaus in Asia	2:14	Read by Amanda Vickery
A Strange Interview	3:04	Read by Sharon V.
The Peace of Antalcidas	3:18	Read by Sharon V.
The Theban Friends	3:02	Read by adronek
Thebes Free Once More	3:47	Read by adronek
The Battle of Leuctra	3:00	Read by Matthew Nerger
Death of Pelopidas	2:54	Read by Matthew Nerger
The Battle of Mantinea	3:40	Read by Matthew Nerger
The Tyrant of Syracuse	3:42	Read by Matthew Nerger
Story of Damon and Pythias	5:27	Read by Arianne Stein
The Sword of Damocles	3:48	Read by SteveToner
Dion and Dionysius	4:16	Read by njohansen
Civil War in Syracuse	2:57	Read by njohansen
Death of Dion	3:23	Read by njohansen
Philip of Macedon	4:56	Read by wizardrywand
Philip Begins His Conquests	3:57	Read by wizardrywand
The Orator Demosthenes	4:20	Read by Robinhaynes
Philip Masters Greece	4:49	Read by Kenneth Thompson Marchesi
Birth of Alexander	4:08	Read by Kenneth Thompson Marchesi
The Steed Bucephalus	3:51	Read by Donald Cummings
Alexander as King	4:22	Read by Wilfred
Alexander and Diogenes	4:18	Read by Wilfred
Alexander's Brilliant Beginning	4:32	Read by Wilfred
The Gordian Knot	3:58	Read by Wilfred
Alexander's Royal Captives	3:15	Read by Wilfred
Alexander at Jerusalem	3:45	Read by ScottReyonoldsVoice
The African Desert	4:32	Read by Wilfred
Death of Darius	4:22	Read by Wilfred
Death of Porus	4:02	Read by Wilfred
The Return to Babylon	2:58	Read by Wilfred
Death of Alexander the Great	3:53	Read by ScottReyonoldsVoice
The Division of the Realm	3:37	Read by Wilfred
Death of Demosthenes	4:04	Read by wizardrywand
The Last of the Athenians	3:50	Read by wizardrywand
The Colossus of Rhodes	5:03	Read by James Simenc
The Battle of Ipsus	2:28	Read by Matthew Nerger
Demetrius and the Athenians	2:28	Read by Matthew Nerger
The Achaean League	3:59	Read by Matthew Nerger
Division in Sparta	5:00	Read by James Simenc
Death of Agis	2:58	Read by Matthew Nerger
The War of the Two Leagues	3:38	Read by Matthew Nerger
The Last of the Greeks	2:46	Read by Matthew Nerger
Greece a Roman Province	3:48	Read by BeniaminoMassimo

Reviews

good book well read

(5 stars)

Thiago Coelho

Peregrinus Tyß has a bit of a thick accent, but I could understand everything, it was just a bit distracting

awesome

(5 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

I love this book and all the readers, because they talk so clear

good book, great readers

(3.5 stars)

Booktrovert57

I really liked this book. I was reading it for school, and listening helped it go a lot faster. all the readers were very clear and the book was very interesting.