13 - Part 1 of Theseus How Theseus Lifted the Stone
From Heroes, or Greek Fairy Tales for my Children by Charles Kingsley
November 13, 2025 · 10 min
About this episode
This episode presents the first part of the story of Theseus and his adventures in Greek mythology.
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
- adventure
- inspiration
- integrity
- bravery
Keywords
- Theseus
- Greek mythology
- children's tales
- adventure stories
- Perseus
- The Argonauts
- inspiration
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Heroes, or Greek Fairy Tales for my Children, Perseus, The Argonauts, Theseus
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