https://www.storynory.com The greatest legends from the time when gods and goddesses roamed the earth and mingled with humans. These stories reflect the origins of Western Literature. Sat, 06 Jul 2024 14:09:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.1 noStorynory Ltdeducational,kids,schools,myths,storiesSdaptation of Homer and other famous myths from Ancient Greece by StorynoryTroy and more mythsStorynorybertie@storynory.comStorynory https://www.storynory.com/pandoras-jar/ https://www.storynory.com/pandoras-jar/#respond Sat, 06 Jul 2024 13:57:28 +0000 https://www.storynory.com/?p=29113 https://www.storynory.com/pandoras-jar/feed/ 0 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noHello This is Jana, And I am here with a creation myth from Ancient Greece. A creation myth is a story that explains how the world began. For instance, in the Bible we hear that the first humans were called Adam and Eve and they lived in the garden of Eden. Well the Greeks don’t […]StorynoryHello This is Jana, And I am here with a creation myth from Ancient Greece. A creation myth is a story that explains how the world began. For instance, in the Bible we hear that the first humans were called Adam and Eve and they lived in the garden of Eden. Well the Greeks don’t […]educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/narcissus/ https://www.storynory.com/narcissus/#respond Sat, 20 Apr 2024 19:12:10 +0000 https://www.storynory.com/?p=29059 https://www.storynory.com/narcissus/feed/ 0 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noEver heard someone called "narcissistic?" It means they love themselves a LOT. The word comes from an ancient Greek boy named Narcissus who was so into his own reflection, he forgot about everything else! Imagine missing out on life because you're too busy looking in a mirror. A water nymph named Echo tried to say “hi” to him but he was too in love with his own reflection to notice her.StorynoryEver heard someone called "narcissistic?" It means they love themselves a LOT. The word comes from an ancient Greek boy named Narcissus who was so into his own reflection, he forgot about everything else! Imagine missing out on life because you're too busy looking in a mirror. A water nymph named Echo tried to say “hi” to him but he was too in love with his own reflection to notice her.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/phaethon-the-boy-who-flew-in-the-suns-chariot/ https://www.storynory.com/phaethon-the-boy-who-flew-in-the-suns-chariot/#respond Sun, 28 May 2023 17:00:04 +0000 https://www.storynory.com/?p=28771 https://www.storynory.com/phaethon-the-boy-who-flew-in-the-suns-chariot/feed/ 0 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noA Great Greek myth for you! It's a tale of a Greek boy named Phaethon and his extraordinary adventure that changed the face of the world. .Get ready for a tale of gods, superpowers, and a lesson that will stay with you! Listen on, and you will learn how the Sahara in Africa became a desert - or at least you will hear the story, according to ancient Greeks. Sponsored by https://kiwico.com/story - crates of innovative and educational projects.StorynoryA Great Greek myth for you! It's a tale of a Greek boy named Phaethon and his extraordinary adventure that changed the face of the world. .Get ready for a tale of gods, superpowers, and a lesson that will stay with you! Listen on, and you will learn how the Sahara in Africa became a desert - or at least you will hear the story, according to ancient Greeks. Sponsored by https://kiwico.com/story - crates of innovative and educational projects.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/how-apollo-found-his-lyre/ https://www.storynory.com/how-apollo-found-his-lyre/#respond Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:33:32 +0000 https://www.storynory.com/?p=28358 https://www.storynory.com/how-apollo-found-his-lyre/feed/ 0 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noTwo musical Greek myths about the origins of the Lyre and the flute. The characters include the Sun God Apollo, Hermes the Messenger when he was a baby, Pan the woodland flute player, and King Midas of the Golden Touch. Sponsored by Little Passports.StorynoryTwo musical Greek myths about the origins of the Lyre and the flute. The characters include the Sun God Apollo, Hermes the Messenger when he was a baby, Pan the woodland flute player, and King Midas of the Golden Touch. Sponsored by Little Passports.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/hero-and-leander/ https://www.storynory.com/hero-and-leander/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:55:14 +0000 http://www.storynory.com/?p=27667 https://www.storynory.com/hero-and-leander/feed/ 67 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noFor Valentine's Day, an ancient romantic story - Hero and Leander - two lovers separated by a stretch of water, the Hellespont. Will Leander swim to meet his love?StorynoryFor Valentine's Day, an ancient romantic story - Hero and Leander - two lovers separated by a stretch of water, the Hellespont. Will Leander swim to meet his love?educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/the-wheelie-people/ https://www.storynory.com/the-wheelie-people/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:10:04 +0000 http://www.storynory.com/?p=23372 https://www.storynory.com/the-wheelie-people/feed/ 472 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noAn unusual story from Ancient Greece about the meaning of love, originally told in Plato's Symposium.StorynoryAn unusual story from Ancient Greece about the meaning of love, originally told in Plato's Symposium.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/perseus-and-andromeda/ https://www.storynory.com/perseus-and-andromeda/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 16:01:45 +0000 http://www.storynory.com/?p=10981 https://www.storynory.com/perseus-and-andromeda/feed/ 951 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noPrincess Andromeda tells us how she was rescued from a ghastly sea monster by the Greek hero Perseus. We learn about Perseus's secret weapon, the snaky head of Medusa that can turn men to stone.StorynoryPrincess Andromeda tells us how she was rescued from a ghastly sea monster by the Greek hero Perseus. We learn about Perseus's secret weapon, the snaky head of Medusa that can turn men to stone.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/pygmalion/ https://www.storynory.com/pygmalion/#comments Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:43:25 +0000 http://www.storynory.com/?p=10833 https://www.storynory.com/pygmalion/feed/ 651 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noA sculptor on the island of Cyprus scorns all women until he falls in love with a statue that he has made.StorynoryA sculptor on the island of Cyprus scorns all women until he falls in love with a statue that he has made.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/the-labours-of-heracles-part-2/ https://www.storynory.com/the-labours-of-heracles-part-2/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:25:16 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=10760 https://www.storynory.com/the-labours-of-heracles-part-2/feed/ 643 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noWe continue the Labours of the strong-man Heracles, otherwise known as Hercules.StorynoryWe continue the Labours of the strong-man Heracles, otherwise known as Hercules.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/the-labours-of-heracles-part-1/ https://www.storynory.com/the-labours-of-heracles-part-1/#comments Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:26:24 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=10702 https://www.storynory.com/the-labours-of-heracles-part-1/feed/ 1067 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noHeracles (Hercules in Latin) was the the strong-man of the ancient world. He performed twelve labours, and we tell you about the first 6 inStorynoryHeracles (Hercules in Latin) was the the strong-man of the ancient world. He performed twelve labours, and we tell you about the first 6 ineducational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/song-wine-dark-sea/ https://www.storynory.com/song-wine-dark-sea/#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:35:58 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=9198 https://www.storynory.com/song-wine-dark-sea/feed/ 382 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noA haunting and romantic song about Jason and Medea, to go with the story of the Golden Fleece.StorynoryA haunting and romantic song about Jason and Medea, to go with the story of the Golden Fleece.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/jason-and-medea-part-four-the-escape/ https://www.storynory.com/jason-and-medea-part-four-the-escape/#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:34:14 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=9187 https://www.storynory.com/jason-and-medea-part-four-the-escape/feed/ 122 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noThe final part of Jason and Medea., the story of the golden fleece. Jason must sow the field of Ares with dragons teeth which will jump up into an army of skeleton men. Then Jason and Medea must escape. And there is a twist in the end of the tale.StorynoryThe final part of Jason and Medea., the story of the golden fleece. Jason must sow the field of Ares with dragons teeth which will jump up into an army of skeleton men. Then Jason and Medea must escape. And there is a twist in the end of the tale.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/upstart-greek/ https://www.storynory.com/upstart-greek/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:07:37 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=9128 https://www.storynory.com/upstart-greek/feed/ 523 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noAn uptempo, amusing song about Jason and the Golden Fleece. We hope you will find this fun ! The words are a bit of a tongue-twister.StorynoryAn uptempo, amusing song about Jason and the Golden Fleece. We hope you will find this fun ! The words are a bit of a tongue-twister.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/jason-and-medea-part-three-princess-medea/ https://www.storynory.com/jason-and-medea-part-three-princess-medea/#comments Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:43:32 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=9098 https://www.storynory.com/jason-and-medea-part-three-princess-medea/feed/ 113 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noPrincess Medea takes up the story. Jason has come with the Argonauts to Colchis to seek the Golden Fleece for Greece. Medea falls in love with Jason and decides to help him.StorynoryPrincess Medea takes up the story. Jason has come with the Argonauts to Colchis to seek the Golden Fleece for Greece. Medea falls in love with Jason and decides to help him.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/row-on/ https://www.storynory.com/row-on/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:59:53 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=9053 https://www.storynory.com/row-on/feed/ 244 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noRow On - A bluesy rowing song for Jason and Medea sung by Gabriella BurnelStorynoryRow On - A bluesy rowing song for Jason and Medea sung by Gabriella Burneleducational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/jason-and-medea-part-two-the-voyage-to-colchis/ https://www.storynory.com/jason-and-medea-part-two-the-voyage-to-colchis/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:25:23 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=9040 https://www.storynory.com/jason-and-medea-part-two-the-voyage-to-colchis/feed/ 86 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noJason and the Argonauts contend with a boxing king and a blind prophet on their way to Colchis to fetch the Golden Fleece.StorynoryJason and the Argonauts contend with a boxing king and a blind prophet on their way to Colchis to fetch the Golden Fleece.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/jason-and-medea-part-one-the-voyage-begins/ https://www.storynory.com/jason-and-medea-part-one-the-voyage-begins/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:30:17 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=8987 https://www.storynory.com/jason-and-medea-part-one-the-voyage-begins/feed/ 143 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noPictures by Nick Hayes for Storynory. Click to Enlarge. We begin our four part "epic" poem written in verse by Bertie for Storynory. You may know this famous story by other titles including Jason and the Golden Fleece and Jason and the Argonauts. We have chosen to call it "Jason and Medea" to emphasis the […]StorynoryPictures by Nick Hayes for Storynory. Click to Enlarge. We begin our four part "epic" poem written in verse by Bertie for Storynory. You may know this famous story by other titles including Jason and the Golden Fleece and Jason and the Argonauts. We have chosen to call it "Jason and Medea" to emphasis the […]educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/dido-and-aeneas/ https://www.storynory.com/dido-and-aeneas/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 16:26:41 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=2960 https://www.storynory.com/dido-and-aeneas/feed/ 114 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noThe tragic tale of Queen Dido's love for Aeneas from Virgil's Aeneid.StorynoryThe tragic tale of Queen Dido's love for Aeneas from Virgil's Aeneid.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/orpheus/ https://www.storynory.com/orpheus/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:24:55 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=2764 https://www.storynory.com/orpheus/feed/ 495 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noThe ancient Greek story of Orpheus the musician, who traveled down to The Underworld to try and bring his bride back from the dead. Told in Bertie's verse. Tragic and sad .StorynoryThe ancient Greek story of Orpheus the musician, who traveled down to The Underworld to try and bring his bride back from the dead. Told in Bertie's verse. Tragic and sad .educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/the-midas-touch/ https://www.storynory.com/the-midas-touch/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:39:20 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=1891 https://www.storynory.com/the-midas-touch/feed/ 1609 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noKing Midas entertains a satyr. As a reward he receives a gift - everything he touches turns to gold. He soon learns that the gift is a curse .StorynoryKing Midas entertains a satyr. As a reward he receives a gift - everything he touches turns to gold. He soon learns that the gift is a curse .educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/the-boy-who-flew-too-high/ https://www.storynory.com/the-boy-who-flew-too-high/#comments Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:15:33 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=892 https://www.storynory.com/the-boy-who-flew-too-high/feed/ 2973 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noThe myth of how Daedalus made wings out of feathers and wax and flew away from imprisonment by King Minos on the island of Crete. His son Icarus ignored his warnings and flew too close to the sun.StorynoryThe myth of how Daedalus made wings out of feathers and wax and flew away from imprisonment by King Minos on the island of Crete. His son Icarus ignored his warnings and flew too close to the sun.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/the-minotaur/ https://www.storynory.com/the-minotaur/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:22:03 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=752 https://www.storynory.com/the-minotaur/feed/ 2112 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noHow Theseus killed the Minotaur with the help of Ariadne - an exciting myth from Ancient Greece with some historical background about King Minos and Crete woven in.StorynoryHow Theseus killed the Minotaur with the help of Ariadne - an exciting myth from Ancient Greece with some historical background about King Minos and Crete woven in.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/the-homecoming-of-odysseus/ https://www.storynory.com/the-homecoming-of-odysseus/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:25:10 +0000 http://storynory.com/?p=711 https://www.storynory.com/the-homecoming-of-odysseus/feed/ 788 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noOdysseus returns home 20 years after leaving for Troy. He arrives on his rocky island kingdom of Ithaca disguised as a beggar and finds that his palace is full of suitors wooing his wife, the faithful Queen Penelope.StorynoryOdysseus returns home 20 years after leaving for Troy. He arrives on his rocky island kingdom of Ithaca disguised as a beggar and finds that his palace is full of suitors wooing his wife, the faithful Queen Penelope.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/circe-the-beautiful-witch/ https://www.storynory.com/circe-the-beautiful-witch/#comments Sun, 22 Jul 2007 22:51:37 +0000 http://storynory.com/2007/07/22/circe-the-beautiful-witch/ https://www.storynory.com/circe-the-beautiful-witch/feed/ 1408 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noOdysseus sends his men to explore the interior of a mysterious island. They are enchanted by the singing voice of the beautiful Circe who then turns them into pigs. Odysseus comes in search of his missing men.StorynoryOdysseus sends his men to explore the interior of a mysterious island. They are enchanted by the singing voice of the beautiful Circe who then turns them into pigs. Odysseus comes in search of his missing men.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/in-the-cyclops-cave/ https://www.storynory.com/in-the-cyclops-cave/#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:13:27 +0000 http://storynory.com/2007/01/15/in-the-cyclops-cave/ https://www.storynory.com/in-the-cyclops-cave/feed/ 1957 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noHow Odysseus and his men found themselves trapped in the cave of the terrifying Cyclops, the one-eyed giant. Only one of the famous tricks of Odysseus can save them.StorynoryHow Odysseus and his men found themselves trapped in the cave of the terrifying Cyclops, the one-eyed giant. Only one of the famous tricks of Odysseus can save them.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/the-wooden-horse/ https://www.storynory.com/the-wooden-horse/#comments Sat, 28 Oct 2006 19:05:43 +0000 http://storynory.com/2006/10/28/the-wooden-horse/ https://www.storynory.com/the-wooden-horse/feed/ 2659 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noOne of the most famous tricks of all time. The war between the Greeks and the Trojans is in its tenth year. The Trojans rejoice when they wake up one day to find that the Greek army has finally departed. They have left behind them a strange gift - a giant wooden horse.StorynoryOne of the most famous tricks of all time. The war between the Greeks and the Trojans is in its tenth year. The Trojans rejoice when they wake up one day to find that the Greek army has finally departed. They have left behind them a strange gift - a giant wooden horse.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/troy/ https://www.storynory.com/troy/#comments Sun, 17 Sep 2006 06:01:31 +0000 http://storynory.com/2006/09/17/troy/ https://www.storynory.com/troy/feed/ 1273 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noAlthough on an epic scale, the Battle for Troy involves some very personal grudges between the warriors. The climax of our story is the showdown between the Greek Achilles and the Trojan Hector.StorynoryAlthough on an epic scale, the Battle for Troy involves some very personal grudges between the warriors. The climax of our story is the showdown between the Greek Achilles and the Trojan Hector.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories https://www.storynory.com/helen-of-troy/ https://www.storynory.com/helen-of-troy/#comments Sun, 20 Aug 2006 18:08:17 +0000 http://storynory.com/2006/08/20/helen-of-troy/ https://www.storynory.com/helen-of-troy/feed/ 2083 bertie@storynory.com (Storynory)noIn Greek mythology, Helen was the most beautiful woman from the age of the heroes. She was the wife of Menelaus, king of Sparta . After Helen ran away with Paris, prince of Troy, the Greek armies fought a ten year long war against Troy to win her back, as told by Homer. Christopher Marlowe, called her, the Face that Launched a Thousand Ships.StorynoryIn Greek mythology, Helen was the most beautiful woman from the age of the heroes. She was the wife of Menelaus, king of Sparta . After Helen ran away with Paris, prince of Troy, the Greek armies fought a ten year long war against Troy to win her back, as told by Homer. Christopher Marlowe, called her, the Face that Launched a Thousand Ships.educational,kids,schools,myths,stories