In this captivating episode of Young Tales, embark on the legendary journey of Theseus, son of Aegeus, king of Athens. Discover how Theseus proved his worth by lifting a massive rock to claim his heritage, choosing a perilous overland path to Athens, facing deadly foes like the Clubman, Sinus the Pine Bender, and the monstrous Crommyonian Sow.
Witness his cunning and bravery in defeating the Minotaur with the help of Ariadne in Crete and marvel at his leadership in the Battle with the Amazons. Follow Theseus on his daring friendship with Pirithous, their escapades, and their audacious descent into the underworld.
Explore the complex tale of betrayal, loss, and redemption as Theseus battles internal and external demons, influencing Athenian democracy while grappling with his hubris and ultimate exile. Join Todd Young as he narrates the epic adventures of Theseus, a hero who combined courage with cleverness.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Special Summer Offer: Exclusively on Apple Podcasts, try our Dateline Premium subscription completely free for one month! With Dateline Premium, you get every episode ad-free plus exclusive bonus content.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!