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.
Misunderstood Monsters Episode 4: The Sphinx and Other Ferocious Felines
Myths and Muses: A Mythik Camps Podcast
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Misunderstood Monsters Episode 4: The Sphinx and Other Ferocious Felines
This episode features that enigma wrapped in a mystery, the Sphinx. We'll discuss her famous riddle and examine how the Greek Sphinx is different from the one you see in Egyptian statues. We'll also look at some of her feline relations across not just Greece but also Persia, Assyria, medieval Europe, and China.
Visit the World of Mythik website to learn more and to contribute your theories to our board!
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 S3E4
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Stuff to Read:
More on Apotropaic Devices:
Medusa in Ancient Greek Art
Medusa at the Getty Museum
The full story of Perseus at Mythopedia
More on the Sphinx:
From Mythopedia
Quotes about the Sphinx from ancient literature
Lots of different Sphinxes at World History Encyclopedia
The Sphinx in Mythology: Myths, Legends, and Powers
More on the Chimera:
At Mythopedia
The Chimera of Arezzo
What is chimerism in science?
What is an African Violet chimera?
More on Lamassu:
From Ancient Near East to Dungeons and Dragons: Lamassu, The Mesopotamian Gatekeeper
Lamassu at the British Museum and the Louvre
More on the Pixiu:
From Cultural China
Legend of Pixiu from Visit Beijing
The Basic Principles of Feng Shui
Pixiu Meaning in Feng Shui
Stuff To Watch: Check out our curated YouTube playlist for this episode!
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.
