Greek Myths for Beginners

Learn why myths are sacred and how they point us to important truths that reverberate throughout history and remain important for us even today. Compare and contrast the Greek myths with Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Learn about the afterlife in these faiths and how we still search for answers to important questions through myth and religion. Hear the ageless myth of Icarus, who flew too close to the sun and taught us important lessons about hubris and hamartia. Learn about Pandora’s box and how this story compares to the Hebrew creation story of Adam and Eve from the Old Testament. Do you wish you had the Midas touch? You might think twice after hearing the story of Midas who wanted everything he touched turned to gold. Do you yearn for power and riches? Listen to the story of the Sword and Damocles and you might find contentment with a simpler life. What’s your Achilles heel? Hear the story of the original Achilles and how he met his unfortunate end. Meet Heracles and learn about his great crime and how he spent his life paying for his tragic mistakes. These iconic Greek myths and many others are revealed and explained in this powerful hour-long presentation on ancient Greek mythology.