14 - Part 2 of Theseus How Theseus Slew the Devourers of Men

About this episode

This episode continues the tale of Theseus and his heroic 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
• integrity
• bravery

Keywords

• Theseus
• Greek mythology
• children's tales
• adventure stories
• Perseus
• The Argonauts

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Heroes, or Greek Fairy Tales for my Children, Perseus, The Argonauts, Theseus

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• 15 - Part 3 of Theseus How Theseus Slew the Minotaur · November 15, 2025 · 10 min
• 13 - Part 1 of Theseus How Theseus Lifted the Stone · November 13, 2025 · 10 min
• 12 - Part 6 of The Argonauts What was the end of the Heroes · November 12, 2025 · 6 min
• 11 - Part 5 of The Argonauts How the Argonauts were Driven into the Unknown Sea · November 11, 2025 · 54 min
• 10 - Part 4 of The Argonauts How the Argonauts Sailed to Colchis · November 10, 2025 · 47 min