07 - Part 1 of The Argonauts How the Centaur Trained the Heroes on Pelion
From Heroes, or Greek Fairy Tales for my Children by Charles Kingsley
November 10, 2025 · 15 min
About this episode
This episode explores the training of heroes by the Centaur on Pelion, as part of a collection of Greek mythology tales for children.
In Heroes, or Greek Fairy Tales for my Children, Charles Kingsley presents a captivating collection of three enchanting Greek mythology tales Perseus, The Argonauts, and Theseus. With a deep appreciation for these timeless stories, Kingsley believed that the thrilling adventures of these legendary characters would inspire children to aspire to greater heights with integrity and bravery.
People in this episode
Host: Charles Kingsley
Topics covered
- Greek mythology
- children's stories
- heroic adventures
- inspiration
- integrity
- bravery
Keywords
- Greek mythology
- Argonauts
- children's literature
- heroism
- Centaur
- adventure stories
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Argonauts, Perseus, Theseus
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