The Golden Fleece and The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles
Epic tales of heroic quests and legendary deeds in ancient GreeceBy Padraic Colum
Length7h 52m
About this audiobook
In 'The Golden Fleece and The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles,' Padraic Colum crafts a mesmerizing retelling of ancient Greek myths, seamlessly blending poetic language with narrative ingenuity. This work offers accessible adaptations of legendary tales, including the quest for the Golden Fleece and the exploits of heroes like Jason and Perseus. Colum's literary style is marked by vivid imagery and lyrical prose, making complex themes of heroism, fate, and divine intervention approachable for readers of all ages. Set against the backdrop of burgeoning nationalistic sentiments in early 20th-century literature, Colum's interpretations forge a bridge between ancient mythology and contemporary understanding, revitalizing these timeless stories for a new audience. Padraic Colum was an esteemed Irish poet, novelist, and playwright, whose deep-rooted connections to Irish folklore undoubtedly influenced his affinity for mythological tales. His own immersion in the oral traditions of storytelling, combined with his commitment to preserving cultural heritage, led him to approach Greek mythology with both reverence and creative freedom. Colum's scholarly background and artistic pursuits rendered him uniquely qualified to reinterpret these tales while maintaining their narrative richness and moral integrity. This publication is highly recommended for those interested in myth, literature, and the dynamics of storytelling. Colum's enchanting prose invites readers to explore the depths of human experience as articulated through the exploits of gods and mortals alike. A treasure trove for both literature enthusiasts and casual readers, this book serves as an introduction to Greek mythology that resonates with contemporary sensibilities.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (1.6K)
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GenreFairy Tales and Folklore, Literary Classics
Length7 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 16, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Part I. The Voyage to Colchis
2I. The Youth Jason
3II. King Pelias
4III. The Golden Fleece
5IV. The Assembling of the Heroes and the Building of the Ship
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6V. The Argo: The Beginning of Things
7VI. Polydeuces’ Victory and Heracles’ Loss
8VII. King Phineus
9VIII. King Phineus’s Counsel; The Landing in Lemnos
10IX. The Lemnian Maidens
11Demeter and Persephone
12Atalanta’s Race
13X. The Departure from Lemnos: The Golden Maid
14XI. The Passage of the Symplegades
15XII. The Mountain Caucasus: Prometheus
16Part II. The Return to Greece
17I. King Æetes
18II. Medea the Sorceress
19III. The Winning of the Golden Fleece
20IV. The Slaying of Apsyrtus
21V. Medea Comes to Circe
22VI. In the Land of the Phæacians
23VII. They Come to the Desert Land
24VIII. The Carrying of the Argo: The Story of Perseus
25IX. Near to Iolcus Again
26Part III. The Heroes of the Quest
27I. Atalanta the Huntress
28II. Peleus and His Bride from the Sea
29III. Theseus and the Minotaur
30IV. The Life and Labors of Heracles: The Battle of the Frogs and Mice
31V. Admetus
32VI. How Orpheus the Minstrel Went Down to the World of the Dead
33VII. Jason and Medea
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