What stories are the inspirational ‘Muses’ in your life? Many-headed monsters, ferocious fighters, scheming sorcerers, humble heroes: mythology, legends, and folklore are full of fascinating stories and vibrant characters. For thousands of years, humanity has used mythology to make sense of our own lives, express our creativity, and connect with each other. In Myths and Muses, the Plato Learning team shares stories drawn from across many pantheons and cultures, with the hope that young demigods (and their families!) will feel inspired to explore ancient legends, modern marvels, and the heroic potential in their own lives.
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What stories are the inspirational ‘Muses’ in your life? Many-headed monsters, ferocious fighters, scheming sorcerers, humble heroes: mythology, legends, and folklore are full of fascinating stories and vibrant characters. For thousands of years, humanity has used mythology to make sense of our own lives, express our creativity, and connect with each other. In Myths and Muses, the Plato Learning team shares stories drawn from across many pantheons and cultures, with the hope that young demigods (and their families!) will feel inspired to explore ancient legends, modern marvels, and the heroic potential in their own lives.
Comeback Kids Episode 10: Achilles, Patroclus, and Personal Loss
Myths and Muses: A Mythik Camps Podcast
23 minutes 40 seconds
1 year ago
Comeback Kids Episode 10: Achilles, Patroclus, and Personal Loss
In this final episode, we’re going to look at a few stories about recovering from – and remembering – loss. Then, we’ll look back over this Comeback Kids season and think about what it really means for a hero to find their way home – and how that’s not always as easy as it might seem. We start with Achilles, greatest of the Greek heroes, then explore some myths from civilizations around the Arctic Circle.
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All stories told on Myths & Muses are original family-friendly adaptations of ancient myths and legends. Stories from ancient mythology can also sometimes deal with complicated topics for young listeners — to the mortal parents and caretakers reading this, we encourage listening along with your young demigods to help them navigate those topics as they explore these epic tales.
Transcript for Comeback Kids Episode 10
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Stuff to Read:
More on Achilles and Patroclus:
Achilles at Mythopedia and the World History Encyclopedia
Patroclus at World History Encyclopedia
Q&A with Madeline Miller, author of The Song of Achilles
On the Northern Lights:
Aurora myths, legends, and misconceptions
History of the Northern Lights: Myths and Legends
Aurora Zone: Mythology of the Northern Lights
On Nostos:
The Journey Home, by Dylan Nathaniel Ozmore
Middle Earth Diaries: The Return to the Shire
Stuff to Watch:
Learn more about the stories in this episode with our curated YouTube playlist!
Cool Images:
The Wrath of Achilles, by Michel-Martin Drolling (1810)
The Triumph of Achilles by Franz von Matsch (1892)
Patroclus and Achilles in Troy (2004)
Myths and Muses: A Mythik Camps Podcast
What stories are the inspirational ‘Muses’ in your life? Many-headed monsters, ferocious fighters, scheming sorcerers, humble heroes: mythology, legends, and folklore are full of fascinating stories and vibrant characters. For thousands of years, humanity has used mythology to make sense of our own lives, express our creativity, and connect with each other. In Myths and Muses, the Plato Learning team shares stories drawn from across many pantheons and cultures, with the hope that young demigods (and their families!) will feel inspired to explore ancient legends, modern marvels, and the heroic potential in their own lives.
