Raconteur - History & Mythology

Sun Wukong, the Monkey King of Chinese Mythology. Sun Wukong is a legendary figure from Chinese mythology that remains well known in modern popular culture. Possessing great strength and many abilities, the monkey King has a fascinating story of power, rebellion against the heavens and redemption at the hands of simple monk. So who was Sun Wukong, and what was his story? Let's find out together... Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/lHiEjJbvK_g Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Cernunnos, the Horned God of Celtic Mythology. Cernunnos was a mediator of man and nature, able to tame predator and prey so they might lie down together and live in peace. Cernunnos remains a mysterious deity with little known of him as his original mythos has been lost to history. But what do we know about this fascinating horned god? Let's find out together Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/ZozJkHbQmY4 Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Hattori Hanzo, legendary Japanese Samurai turned Ninja commander whose battlefield prowess and incontestable skill with a sword earned him the nickname Demon Hanzo. A figure from history that has been repurposed in a variety of modern popular culture from films to video games, but the true story of Hattori Hanzo remains the best. So, who was this legendary ninja, and what made him so special? Let's find out together... Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/SABf66Q99bs Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Adonis and Aphrodite, a classic tale from Greek mythology that touches on themes of love, lust and rejection. Adonis, the mortal personification of masculinity that captured the heart of the Goddess of love Aphrodite. But did it, as is usually the case, inevitably all go wrong for this beautiful couple? Let's find out together... Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/jb3RYrau0Zk Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Prometheus, a Titan God of Fire from Greek Mythology whose story holds a special place in folklore even to this day. Prometheus was a great saviour of mankind, sheltering the human race from many of the angry whims of the Greek Gods. For this, Prometheus was fated to receive one of the most dramatic punishments in memory, a sacrifice that was never forgotten. So, who was Prometheus, and why was he forced to endure such torture on our behalf? Let's find out together Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/eTsWoiFlcZ0 Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Odin and the runes of power. A fascinating tale from Norse Mythology that demonstrates once more the desire of Odin to pursue all possible sources of knowledge and power in the cosmos. Odin is willing to sacrifice anything in his quest and in this story, the Nordic runes of power are the target. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/iFtf_fU7MUw Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

The Wendigo, a terrifying demonic spirit from Native American mythology that represented the darkest potential of the human spirit in the most gruesome of manners. The Wendigo was famine and gluttony incarnate and remains as haunting today as it ever was. But what made the Wendigo so feared? Let's find out together... Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/ntgSxBHbIl0 Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Typhon, the father of monsters in Greek mythology. Typhon is a rare example of a being that is both a monster and a God, a potent mix that made him so feared throughout Greek mythology. Determined to rule in place of Zeus, a titanic battle was inevitable that would shape the rest of Greek mythology. So who was Typhon, and why was he so dangerous? Let's find out together... Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/PlFeDEBt-mw Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Orpheus and Eurydice, a tragic love story from Greek mythology that has inspired many great artists in the centuries since. A story that speaks of the power of music to form unbreakable bonds whilst also challenging notions of faith in the word of the Gods. So, who were Orpheus and Eurydice, and how did it all go wrong for them? Let's find out together... Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/XYsnwTZ4JCE Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Vercingetorix, Legendary Gallic king who united ancient Gaul in a heroic attempt to resist the invasion of the mighty Roman Empire and it's famed general Julius Caesar. Vercingetorix is considered to this day the first national hero of France for his valiant defence of his homeland. But what made Vercingetorix so special, and was he ultimately victorious in defeating the Romans? Let's find out together... Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/zRd5o10E5qk Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

This myth from Baltic mythology tells of Jūratė and Kastytis, lovers destined to be torn apart. Jūratė, Queen of the Sea and Baltic goddess who fell deeply in love with Kastytis, a simple fisherman. They lived happily for a time in the magnificent amber palace of Jūratė. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/NGzqpA2sCq4 Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

The Kelpie is a terrifying water spirit from Scottish Mythology that most commonly takes the form of a beautiful black horse. The Kelpie is famed for luring it's prey towards the water then drowning and devouring them. Be careful next time you visit the Lochs of Scotland... Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/ItjHMU8wFGw Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

The story of Medusa from Greek mythology is perhaps less well known than Medusa herself. The name Medusa summons forth images of a terrible and cruel monster, but she was not always this way. So who was Medusa really, and how did she end up being cast in the role of the villain? The story of Medusa awaits... Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/TL85KGB6qsI Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

The death of Baldur is a pivotal moment in Norse Mythology that signalled the first step towards Ragnarok. Baldur was a beloved Norse God that met his fate as a result of a piece of mistletoe and the trickster God Loki. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/jMkz4FLc8hc Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

The Secret Name of Ra, a mystery of Egyptian Mythology and the only way to unlock the true power of the Egyptian Sun God Ra. The Secret Name of Ra was desired by the goddess Isis and she hatched a cunning plan to learn it. A great tale from Egyptian Mythology. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/Ncu6tLL9_fE Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Vlad the Impaler, Wallachian Prince and the inspiration behind Dracula. A celebrated but bitterly cruel European ruler that fought both his own people and Ottoman invaders to rule his homeland on three separate occasions. Vlad the Impaler lived a fascinating life that earnt him his most brutal nickname of the Impaler. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/QABIQdFfhb4 Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Mjolnir, mighty hammer of the thunder god Thor. Mjolnir has a special place is Norse mythology and indeed, all mythology as one of the most famous weapons of legend. But who made Mjolnir and how did it end up in the possession of Thor? All is revealed in our story, Mjolnir - The creation of Thor's Hammer. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - Click Here Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Isis and the Seven Scorpions, a fable from Egyptian Mythology with for once, a clear and positive message of kindness and humility. Egyptian mythology at its finest. Isis and her seven scorpions tells the story of the goddess Isis running scared following the murder of her husband Osiris. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/uF_2HHC8MKY Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

The Great Heathen Army was a mighty force of Viking warriors assembled for the invasion of England. Led by legendary Viking warriors such as Ivar the Boneless, Ubba, Halfdan and Bjorn Ironside, the Great Heathen Army triggered a significant shift in Anglo Saxon history that left a permanent mark on the country. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/ZVE6dqAYERU Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

The Aesir vs the Vanir, an epic battle between the two tribes of Norse Gods that was a defining point in Norse mythology. The Aesir, known for their strength and bravery, fought a straightforward war as only they knew, with great weapons and brute force. The Vanir however, who favoured magic and trickery, used the more subtle means of their powers. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/kDywSrC87I8 Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Pandora and Pandora's box, one of the best known myths from Greek mythology. Opening up Pandora's box is today a well known saying. In modern times, it is a phrase that is used to suggest allowing trouble or complications into a situation. But the origin of the phrase is much more literal, an explanation in Greek Mythology of how evil was able to enter our world. But why did Pandora open the famous box, and is she really to blame? As ever in mythology, the story is never as straightforward as it may appear. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/cpLaDES-a4M Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Happy Halloween! The Dullahan was the original headless horseman, a terrifying creature from Celtic Mythology. The Dullahan is a ghostly figure from Irish folklore that is said to dispense death and judgement with a whisper of a name, the harbinger of death. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/FjcRm5TLYCw Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Bakunawa was a mighty moon eating dragon from Philippine mythology. The Bakunawa is said to have been so obsessed with the seven moons that it determined to eat them all, managing six and leaving only the one that we now have. The myth of Bakunawa is one of the most creative explanations of a natural event in mythology, telling the tale of the lunar eclipse. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/wlbdHfaNExM Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Galvarino, legendary Mapuche warrior who attached swords to his arms in place of his severed hands. Galvarino is remembered 500 years after his death for his unrelenting bravery during the arauco war, fighting to defend his homeland (modern day Chile) and his people, the Mapuche tribe. Galvarino, the real life wolverine. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/O1D-LOIDrZM Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Cadmus, the founder and first king of Thebes from Greek Mythology, lived a long and adventurous life. Cadmus is famous for bringing the alphabet to the Greek world, but lived a life of hardship following the abduction of his sister Europa. The story of Cadmus is a fascinating one with a particularly strange ending! Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/gm1DAXKNm98 Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Hades and Persephone, one of the most well-known tales from Greek Mythology, is the Greek myth of the seasons. It establishes the relationship of Hades and Persephone as one of the most fascinating couples from Greek Mythology. Hades, lord of the underworld and Persephone, goddess of flowers and grain - an unlikely pairing perhaps, but one love story that goes on to provide us with many fascinating myths. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/46MFoZmJp3g Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Alcibiades, often considered the most gifted Athenian to ever live, was a fascinating politician and brilliant general from ancient Greece. Alcibiades was famous for his flamboyant nature and continuous switches of allegiance. The life of Alcibiades was so dramatic that it could be straight from a Hollywood film. But who was Alcibiades really and what part did he play in shaping the fates of Sparta, Athens and the Peloponnesian war for ancient Greece. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/SwzV_j_uqTk Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Pyramus and Thisbe, a classic love story from Greek mythology that inspired Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Pyramus and Thisbe are a pair of ill fated lovers from the city of Babylon who long to be together, but in mythology, particularly Greek mythology, things rarely go smoothly and their fledgling relationship is tested to breaking point. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/_UkveRsf0Ds Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

The Grootslang - mythical creature of African mythology. This beast is said to be a mistake of the God's that somehow survives to this very day, hidden deep in South Africa. The Grootslang is a hybrid monster, part snake and part elephant. The Grootslang enjoys a fascinating place in African mythology, just remember to keep some diamonds on you! Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/bCVZZqqJffc Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Zahhak, the evil serpent King of Persian Mythology is a fascinating figure with a fascinating story. Corrupted by the devil of Persian Mythology Ahriman, Zahhak grows two huge snakes from his shoulders, gradually becoming the monster he now looks like. Zahhak ruled for centuries with an Iron fist, hated by his people until a man named Fereydun rose up and defeated him, becoming a hero. Is Zahhak the villain, the evil serpent King certainly seems that way. Or is he in a way the victim, corrupted and cursed by Ahriman, the devil of Persian mythology? Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/Khd60HuJ3p8 Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Fenrir, the legendary wolf of Norse mythology. The most feared child of Loki, this monster wolf plays an important role in Norse mythology. The binding of Fenrir tells the story of his early years and the terror he instilled amongst the Norse gods. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/vDhg58qM8Mc Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Ching Shih was a renowned pirate Queen of Chinese history. She ascended from a life of prostitution to become a legend and quite possibly the most powerful pirate lord to ever live. Ching Shih commanded the vast Red Flag Fleet and dominated the South China Sea, this female pirate demanding loyalty from her troops and striking fear into her enemies. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/ID3uG0_E1xA Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Apollo and Daphne. An unorthodox love story from Greek Mythology that tells of the unrequited love of the Greek God Apollo for the beautiful river nymph Daphne. This myth has had a long-lasting impact on both Greek mythology and Greek culture itself. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/Bd0e1ExOLHI Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Skanderbeg, you may not know the name, but you need to know the story. One of the greatest generals to ever live, this mighty Albanian commander inspired a nation on its knees to resist an overwhelming enemy, to fight back and to never give up. The victories Skanderbeg won and the ideals he represented changed the course of history forever. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/nHuPfuq099Q Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Ma'at Goddess of Truth & Justice from Egyptian Mythology is a fascinating member of the Egyptian Pantheon. She is a rare case in Egyptian mythology in that she was both a person and an idea. As Ma'at played the strange half role between goddess and ideology in the Egyptian pantheon, this meant she had very few temples dedicated directly to her. Despite this however, she was present in almost every element of Egyptian mythology The values of truth, justice, harmony and balance that Ma'at represented remain an integral part of her legacy to this very day. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/Th6KCAYT5lM Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Icarus and Daedalus - The Boy Who Flew Too Close To The Sun. A classic tale from Greek Mythology of a loving father and tragic son that asks us a question of ourselves - How far would you go to touch the sun? Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/_ASWwBK2xcg Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Who was Cleopatra? Cleopatra VII Queen of the Nile, Last Pharaoh of Egypt and quite possibly the most famous woman to have ever lived. Explore the life of this renowned queen from her rise to power, relationship with Julius Caesar, great love affair with Mark Antony and finally her tragic death. The incredible true story of Cleopatra sees her cross paths with other famous figures from history such as Pompey, Julius Caesar, Mark Antony and Octavian and paints a picture of ancient Egypt and the powerful Roman empire. It also happens to contain one of histories most famous and greatest love stories. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/Xwr5SrhYKNE Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Eros (AKA Cupid) and Psyche are one of the most famous couples from Greek Mythology. Relive the amazing love story of Eros the God of Love and Psyche the most beautiful woman on earth. Will the cruel jealousy of Aphrodite, the Goddess of love and mother to Eros, deny our famous couple, or will love find a way in the end? Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/ZYBHyo3gFLY Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Captain Kidd was one of the great real pirates of history. Scottish born William Kidd lived a remarkable life, but was he a true pirate? Known as the accidental pirate, this fascinating man nonetheless ticked many of the boxes including his very own long lost treasure! Travelling to famous pirate waters around Madagascar and the Caribbean and tangling with other famous names such as the East India Trading Company, King William III, Robert Culliford and the Earl of Bellomont, the tale of Captain Kidd is not one to be missed. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/lJGZ7sByTMo Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

The fascinating story of the Egyptian God Osiris, Lord of the Dead and the Goddess Isis. A myth that shows the jealousy, anger and love of the ancient Egyptian Gods. Who was Osiris and how did his downfall from Lord of the Earth to Lord of the Dead come to pass? Who was Isis and what part did she play in keeping her love alive? Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/1QN7g1-kbCg Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

That time that Thor lost his hammer and ended up in a wedding dress trying to get it back. Make sense? Never mind, it will soon. A classic tale from Norse Mythology beginning with the theft of Thor's hammer Mjolnir, the intervention of the God Loki and Goddess Freya and Thor's ongoing battle with Chief of the Giants Thrym, not to mention Thor's wedding day! Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/caoj05-0Mmg Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Mansa Musa and his Malian empire is less well known in the annals of history, and yet the story of Mansa Musa is a fascinating one. Was he the richest man ever? Mansa Musa oversaw a huge expansion of the Malian Empire and left his mark on the world, remembered as an incredibly generous ruler. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/YZttUb3Q0mw Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

Have you ever wondered how Odin came to only have one eye? It may surprise you to learn that it wasn't the result of some heroic battle or great war, but instead he gave it up willingly... Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/tVSYYlbBxqg Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

The story of Khutulun - The Mongol warrior princess of legend. Undefeated wrestling champion and pride of the Mongolian empire, Princess Khutulun defied all the odds to forge her own path through the ancient world. Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w Video version of this story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJsRXrZG_24 Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!