Ancient & Classical in Literary Theory & Criticism & Fiction & Literature Audiobooks

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Cicero's Tongue

The Life of Rome's Greatest Orator and the End of the Republic

by Catharine Edwards ...

Narrated by Catharine Edwards ...

Unabridged

13 hours 6 min

**A new biography of Cicero, one of the most influential and fascinating figures in classical history.This program is read by the author.**When the Roman statesman Cicero was murdered in 43 BCE, his head was cut off, and his tongue pierced with pins – a final, brutal act of revenge against a man whose words had shaped a generation and made him many enemies. Rising from provincial obscurity to the ... Read more

$28.99 USD

**A new biography of Cicero, one of the most influential and fascinating figures in classical history.This program is read by the author.**When the Roman statesman Cicero was murdered in 43 BCE, his head was cut off, and his tongue pierced with pins – a final, brutal act of revenge against a man whose words had shaped a generation and made him many enemies. Rising from provincial obscurity to the
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Brothers Grimm, The

A Biography

by Ann Schmiesing ...

Narrated by Eve Matheson ...

Unabridged

13 hours 9 min

The first English-language biography in over fifty years to tell the full, vibrant story of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, known to history as the Brothers GrimmMore than two hundred years ago, the German brothers Jacob Grimm (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859) published a collection of fairy tales that remains famous the world over. It has been translated into some 170 languages—more than any ... Read more

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The first English-language biography in over fifty years to tell the full, vibrant story of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, known to history as the Brothers GrimmMore than two hundred years ago, the German brothers Jacob Grimm (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859) published a collection of fairy tales that remains famous the world over. It has been translated into some 170 languages—more than any
... Read more
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Pandora's Jar

Women in the Greek Myths

by Natalie Haynes ...

Narrated by Natalie Haynes ...

Unabridged

9 hours 24 min

“Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to, and how they sometimes made idiots of . . . but read on!”—Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's TaleThe national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships returns with a fascinating, eye-opening take on the remarkable women at the heart of classical stories Greek mythology from Helen of Troy to Pandora and the ... Read more

$28.99 USD

“Funny, sharp explications of what these sometimes not-very-nice women were up to, and how they sometimes made idiots of . . . but read on!”—Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid's TaleThe national bestselling author of A Thousand Ships returns with a fascinating, eye-opening take on the remarkable women at the heart of classical stories Greek mythology from Helen of Troy to Pandora and the
... Read more
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Folklore 101

by Dr. Jeana Jorgensen ...

Narrated by Jennifer Spitulnik ...

Unabridged

6 hours 28 min

When's the last time you got to pick a folklorist's brain?Did you know memes count as folklore?Or that folklorists assign numbers to fairy tales to keep track of them all?The field of folklore studies is over two centuries old, and it's full of amazing insights about human behavior, creativity, and community. Folklore studies is as interdisciplinary as it gets, squished somewhere between ... Read more

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When's the last time you got to pick a folklorist's brain?Did you know memes count as folklore?Or that folklorists assign numbers to fairy tales to keep track of them all?The field of folklore studies is over two centuries old, and it's full of amazing insights about human behavior, creativity, and community. Folklore studies is as interdisciplinary as it gets, squished somewhere between
... Read more
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Das Märchen vom Rumpelstilzchen

by Gebrüder Grimm ...

Narrated by Claus Vester ...

Series Audiobook 13 - Grimms
Unabridged

8 min

Die Tochter eines Müllers wird vom König gezwungen, Stroh zu Gold zu spinnen. Ein kleines Männchen bietet ihr Hilfe an und fordert dafür ihren zukünftigen Erstgeborenen. Als die Königin das Kind geboren hat, versucht sie, den Namen des Männchens zu erraten, und entgeht durch eine List dem verhängnisvollen Versprechen. ... Read more

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Die Tochter eines Müllers wird vom König gezwungen, Stroh zu Gold zu spinnen. Ein kleines Männchen bietet ihr Hilfe an und fordert dafür ihren zukünftigen Erstgeborenen. Als die Königin das Kind geboren hat, versucht sie, den Namen des Männchens zu erraten, und entgeht durch eine List dem verhängnisvollen Versprechen.
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King Arthur

by Christopher R. Fee ...

Narrated by Christopher R. Fee ...

Series series Learn25: History
Unabridged

9 hours 28 min

What is it about King Arthur that still holds our attention 1,500 years after he first materialized from the murky depths of history and legend?Named one of America’s best professors by the Princeton Review, Christopher R. Fee transports you through space and time in search of answers. In his insightful audio course, you will trace Arthur’s path across Britain. You’ll visit such iconic sites as ... Read more

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What is it about King Arthur that still holds our attention 1,500 years after he first materialized from the murky depths of history and legend?Named one of America’s best professors by the Princeton Review, Christopher R. Fee transports you through space and time in search of answers. In his insightful audio course, you will trace Arthur’s path across Britain. You’ll visit such iconic sites as
... Read more
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The Punishment Of Greed

by Harvey Reacher ...

Narrated by Jonathan Horn ...

Unabridged

1 hour 42 min

Greed is the desire for material wealth or gain, ignoring the realm of the spiritual. It is also called Avarice or Covetousness.Once upon a time there lived a man south of the Yangtze-kiang. He had taken a position as a teacher in Sutschoufu, on the border of Shantung. But when he got there he found that the schoolhouse had not yet been completed. Yet a two-story building in the neighborhood had ... Read more

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Greed is the desire for material wealth or gain, ignoring the realm of the spiritual. It is also called Avarice or Covetousness.Once upon a time there lived a man south of the Yangtze-kiang. He had taken a position as a teacher in Sutschoufu, on the border of Shantung. But when he got there he found that the schoolhouse had not yet been completed. Yet a two-story building in the neighborhood had
... Read more
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Conquered

The Last Children of Anglo-Saxon England

by Eleanor Parker ...

Narrated by Kristin Atherton ...

Unabridged

8 hours 19 min

Bloomsbury presents Conquered by Eleanor Parker, read by Kristin Atherton."Outstanding." – The Sunday Times"Beautifully written." The Times"Superbly adroit." The Spectator"Excellent." BBC History MagazineThe Battle of Hastings and its aftermath nearly wiped out the leading families of Anglo-Saxon England – so what happened to the children this conflict left behind?Conquered offers a fresh take on ... Read more

$21.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents Conquered by Eleanor Parker, read by Kristin Atherton."Outstanding." – The Sunday Times"Beautifully written." The Times"Superbly adroit." The Spectator"Excellent." BBC History MagazineThe Battle of Hastings and its aftermath nearly wiped out the leading families of Anglo-Saxon England – so what happened to the children this conflict left behind?Conquered offers a fresh take on
... Read more
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An Odyssey

A Father, a Son, and an Epic

by Daniel Mendelsohn ...

Narrated by Bronson Pinchot ...

Unabridged

10 hours 37 min

**Named a Best Book of 2017 by NPR, Library Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, and NewsdayA Kirkus Best Memoir of 2017Shortlisted for the 2017 Baillie Gifford PrizeFrom award-winning memoirist and critic, and bestselling author of The Lost: a deeply moving tale of a father and son's transformative journey in reading--and reliving--Homer's epic masterpiece.**When eighty-one-year-old Jay ... Read more

$20.00 USD

**Named a Best Book of 2017 by NPR, Library Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, and NewsdayA Kirkus Best Memoir of 2017Shortlisted for the 2017 Baillie Gifford PrizeFrom award-winning memoirist and critic, and bestselling author of The Lost: a deeply moving tale of a father and son's transformative journey in reading--and reliving--Homer's epic masterpiece.**When eighty-one-year-old Jay
... Read more
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Werewolves: The Moonlit Legend of Men Who Turn to Wolves

by Marcus Ellison ...

Narrated by Marcus Ellison ...

Unabridged

2 hours 32 min

Uncover the chilling mythology and hidden history of shapeshifters in this atmospheric deep dive into the beast within. Perfect for late-night drives or winding down in the dark, this haunting audio journey guides you through eerie forests and ancient campfires. Experience dramatized historical encounters where the line between man and monster vanishes completely.Delve into the psychological ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Uncover the chilling mythology and hidden history of shapeshifters in this atmospheric deep dive into the beast within. Perfect for late-night drives or winding down in the dark, this haunting audio journey guides you through eerie forests and ancient campfires. Experience dramatized historical encounters where the line between man and monster vanishes completely.Delve into the psychological
... Read more
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Joseph Campbell Quotes

by Joseph Campbell ...

Narrated by Matthew Schmitz ...

Unabridged

1 hour 8 min

Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media and narrated by Matthew Schmitz.Joseph Campbell was more than a scholar—he was a storyteller of the human soul, a guide through the myths that shape our lives, and a seeker of the eternal truths hidden within every culture. His words resonate not just as academic insight, but as living wisdom, illuminating the path for those who dare to follow their bliss ... Read more

$4.15 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media and narrated by Matthew Schmitz.Joseph Campbell was more than a scholar—he was a storyteller of the human soul, a guide through the myths that shape our lives, and a seeker of the eternal truths hidden within every culture. His words resonate not just as academic insight, but as living wisdom, illuminating the path for those who dare to follow their bliss
... Read more
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Far from the Madding Crowd

by Thomas Hardy ...

Narrated by Martin Shaw ...

Abridged

2 hours 54 min

Hardy’s classic ‘pastoral tale’ of wilful and capricious Bathsheba Everdene and her three suitors, the faithful shepherd, the lonely widower and the dashing but faithless soldier.An immediate success when it was first published in 1874, Thomas Hardy’s ‘pastoral tale’ of the wilful and capricious Bathsheba Everdene, her three suitors – the faithful shepherd Gabriel Oak, the lonely widower Farmer ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Hardy’s classic ‘pastoral tale’ of wilful and capricious Bathsheba Everdene and her three suitors, the faithful shepherd, the lonely widower and the dashing but faithless soldier.An immediate success when it was first published in 1874, Thomas Hardy’s ‘pastoral tale’ of the wilful and capricious Bathsheba Everdene, her three suitors – the faithful shepherd Gabriel Oak, the lonely widower Farmer
... Read more
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ギリシャ神話：西洋の想像力を形づくった神々・英雄・怪物たち

by 田辺悠聖 ...

Narrated by 田辺悠聖 ...

Unabridged

1 hour 55 min

西洋文化の深層を形づくる光と影の交錯。ギリシャ神話の神々や英雄が紡ぐ起源の物語から、現代にも通じる人間の恐れと願望を紐解く知的な没入体験がここから始まります。毎日の通勤時間や夜の静かなリラックスタイムに、歴史と哲学が交差する豊かなファンタジーの世界へと意識を解き放ちましょう。栄光の背後に潜む痛ましい代償や、人々が怪物に投影した底知れぬ恐怖は、遠い昔の出来事ではなく人間の心そのものを映し出す鏡です。時代や土地を越えて変容し、今日のアートや物語表現の中で脈打ち続ける古代の息吹を味わってください。知的好奇心を満たすだけでなく、自分自身の内面と静かに向き合う深い思索のひとときをお約束します。本書で見つかること:• 世界の誕生から秩序の成立へと至る、壮大で神秘的な起源の物語に隠された古代の価値観。• 栄光と悲劇が表裏一体となった、人間味あふれる英雄たちが歩む過酷な運命の軌跡。• ... Read more

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西洋文化の深層を形づくる光と影の交錯。ギリシャ神話の神々や英雄が紡ぐ起源の物語から、現代にも通じる人間の恐れと願望を紐解く知的な没入体験がここから始まります。毎日の通勤時間や夜の静かなリラックスタイムに、歴史と哲学が交差する豊かなファンタジーの世界へと意識を解き放ちましょう。栄光の背後に潜む痛ましい代償や、人々が怪物に投影した底知れぬ恐怖は、遠い昔の出来事ではなく人間の心そのものを映し出す鏡です。時代や土地を越えて変容し、今日のアートや物語表現の中で脈打ち続ける古代の息吹を味わってください。知的好奇心を満たすだけでなく、自分自身の内面と静かに向き合う深い思索のひとときをお約束します。本書で見つかること:• 世界の誕生から秩序の成立へと至る、壮大で神秘的な起源の物語に隠された古代の価値観。• 栄光と悲劇が表裏一体となった、人間味あふれる英雄たちが歩む過酷な運命の軌跡。•
... Read more
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Celtic Mythology

The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook

by Sorcha Hegarty, Aron Hegarty ...

Narrated by Sorcha Hegarty, Aron Hegarty ...

Series series World Mythology and Folklore Series
Unabridged

6 hours 22 min

Discover the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters from Celtic mythology with this beautiful book that captures the ancient stories and tales that captivated the Celts.Prepare to be entertained as you learn about the many myths and legends of the Celtic people. From the storytelling duo behind the Candlelit Tales, this collection weaves together the stories of those heroes, deities, and monsters ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Discover the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters from Celtic mythology with this beautiful book that captures the ancient stories and tales that captivated the Celts.Prepare to be entertained as you learn about the many myths and legends of the Celtic people. From the storytelling duo behind the Candlelit Tales, this collection weaves together the stories of those heroes, deities, and monsters
... Read more
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Once Upon a Place

Forests, Caverns & Other Places of Transformation in Myths, Fairy Tales & Film

by Holly Bellebuono ...

Narrated by April Doty ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

Once Upon a Place explores narratives from modern film, famous fairy tales, and ancient mythology to define the five core locations that shape every story: the Cavern, the Deep, the Vessel, the Forest, and the Labyrinth.Popularized by Joseph Campbell, the hero's journey features narrative stages along which a person matures and transforms. But where heroes transform is just as important as what ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Once Upon a Place explores narratives from modern film, famous fairy tales, and ancient mythology to define the five core locations that shape every story: the Cavern, the Deep, the Vessel, the Forest, and the Labyrinth.Popularized by Joseph Campbell, the hero's journey features narrative stages along which a person matures and transforms. But where heroes transform is just as important as what
... Read more
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Children of Danu, the Arrival of Ireland's First Gods

by AJ Carmichael ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Irish Mythology Sagas
Unabridged

12 hours 12 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Long before Ireland's first kings walked the green hills, before the first stones of Newgrange caught the rising sun, a radiant people descended through fire and mist.They were the Tuatha Dé Danann—the Shining Tribe—bearers of wisdom, masters of sorcery, heirs of the goddess Danu herself. Their arrival marked the dawn of myth, the birth of Ireland's ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Long before Ireland's first kings walked the green hills, before the first stones of Newgrange caught the rising sun, a radiant people descended through fire and mist.They were the Tuatha Dé Danann—the Shining Tribe—bearers of wisdom, masters of sorcery, heirs of the goddess Danu herself. Their arrival marked the dawn of myth, the birth of Ireland's
... Read more
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Myths and Legends of The Norse

The Asgard sagas of the gods and goddesses before recorded time

by HENRY ROMANO ...

Narrated by RYAN MOORHEN, Kevin McCallister ...

Unabridged

2 hours

Once there was another Sun and another Moon, a different Sun and a different Moon from the ones we see now. Sol was the name of that Sun, and Mani was the name of that Moon. Nevertheless, always behind Sol and Mani wolves went a wolf behind each. The wolves caught on them at last, and they devoured Sol and Mani. And then the world was in darkness and cold.In those times, the Gods lived, Odin and ... Read more

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Once there was another Sun and another Moon, a different Sun and a different Moon from the ones we see now. Sol was the name of that Sun, and Mani was the name of that Moon. Nevertheless, always behind Sol and Mani wolves went a wolf behind each. The wolves caught on them at last, and they devoured Sol and Mani. And then the world was in darkness and cold.In those times, the Gods lived, Odin and
... Read more
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Why Homer Matters

by Adam Nicolson ...

Narrated by John Lee ...

Unabridged

9 hours 46 min

Adam Nicolson sees the Iliad and the Odyssey as the foundation myths of Greek—and our—consciousness, collapsing the passage of 4,000 years and making the distant past of the Mediterranean world as immediate to us as the events of our own time.Homer's poems occupy, as Adam Nicolson writes "a third space" in the way we relate to the past: not as memory, which lasts no more than three generations, ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Adam Nicolson sees the Iliad and the Odyssey as the foundation myths of Greek—and our—consciousness, collapsing the passage of 4,000 years and making the distant past of the Mediterranean world as immediate to us as the events of our own time.Homer's poems occupy, as Adam Nicolson writes "a third space" in the way we relate to the past: not as memory, which lasts no more than three generations,
... Read more
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Truth about Tall Tales, The

by Christopher R. Fee ...

Narrated by Christopher R. Fee ...

Series series Learn25: History
Unabridged

10 hours 24 min

What can we learn about our culture from the stories we tell? Join master presenter Christopher Fee to learn what our heroes and monsters—both real and imagined—have to tell us about who we are as Americans.American folklore is as vibrant and diverse as Americans themselves. Some tales offer embellished accounts of real historical figures, and in others, figures are invented to serve a cultural or ... Read more

$29.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What can we learn about our culture from the stories we tell? Join master presenter Christopher Fee to learn what our heroes and monsters—both real and imagined—have to tell us about who we are as Americans.American folklore is as vibrant and diverse as Americans themselves. Some tales offer embellished accounts of real historical figures, and in others, figures are invented to serve a cultural or
... Read more
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Baltic Mythology and Folklore

by Niina Niskanen ...

Narrated by Niina Niskanen ...

Unabridged

1 hour 14 min

Embark on a journey into the mystical realm of Baltic mythology with this captivating audio book. Immerse yourself in the enchanting tales of gods and goddesses, where ancient legends come to life. From the powerful deities who shape the cosmos to the magical creatures that roam the lands, these stories will transport you to a world filled with wonder and intrigue. Let your imagination run wild as ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Embark on a journey into the mystical realm of Baltic mythology with this captivating audio book. Immerse yourself in the enchanting tales of gods and goddesses, where ancient legends come to life. From the powerful deities who shape the cosmos to the magical creatures that roam the lands, these stories will transport you to a world filled with wonder and intrigue. Let your imagination run wild as
... Read more
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Das Märchen vom Teufel mit den drei goldenen Haaren

by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm ...

Narrated by Claus Vester ...

Series Audiobook 24 - Grimms
Unabridged

19 min

Ein Glückskind, dem prophezeit wird, dass es die Königstochter heiraten wird, muss gefährliche Aufgaben erfüllen, um den Zorn des Königs zu überwinden. Schließlich kommt er zum Teufel, von dem er drei goldene Haare stiehlt, und löst damit auch die Rätsel dreier anderer Aufgaben. Am Ende besiegt er den bösen König und heiratet die Prinzessin. ... Read more

$5.44 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ein Glückskind, dem prophezeit wird, dass es die Königstochter heiraten wird, muss gefährliche Aufgaben erfüllen, um den Zorn des Königs zu überwinden. Schließlich kommt er zum Teufel, von dem er drei goldene Haare stiehlt, und löst damit auch die Rätsel dreier anderer Aufgaben. Am Ende besiegt er den bösen König und heiratet die Prinzessin.
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Glinda of Oz

by L. Frank Baum, L. Frank Baum ...

Narrated by Phil Chenevert ...

Unabridged

4 hours 42 min

Glinda the Good, the great sorceress of Oz takes the spotlight in this, the very last OZ book written by L. Frank Baum himself. Ozma hears of previously unknown parts of her kingdom having difficulties and at war with each other and knows it is her duty to go there and stop the hostilities. She and Dorothy find truly bad conditions in these areas of Flathead Mountain and the Skeezers Magic Island ... Read more

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Glinda the Good, the great sorceress of Oz takes the spotlight in this, the very last OZ book written by L. Frank Baum himself. Ozma hears of previously unknown parts of her kingdom having difficulties and at war with each other and knows it is her duty to go there and stop the hostilities. She and Dorothy find truly bad conditions in these areas of Flathead Mountain and the Skeezers Magic Island
... Read more
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Ancient Ideals in Modern Life (Unabridged)

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by ANNIE BESANT ...

Narrated by Noel Labelle, Nicole Duval, Nathan Kamm, Marion Baade ...

Unabridged

3 hours 26 min

Feeling adrift in a world obsessed with progress? Longing for a deeper purpose? Dive into Annie Besant's insightful "Ancient Ideals in Modern Life." This audiobook explores how wisdom from the past can be a compass for navigating the complexities of today. Besant, a renowned thinker and activist, challenges you to bridge the gap between ancient traditions and modern living. Discover how concepts ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Feeling adrift in a world obsessed with progress? Longing for a deeper purpose? Dive into Annie Besant's insightful "Ancient Ideals in Modern Life." This audiobook explores how wisdom from the past can be a compass for navigating the complexities of today. Besant, a renowned thinker and activist, challenges you to bridge the gap between ancient traditions and modern living. Discover how concepts
... Read more
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Shape-Shifting Gods

Proteus, Maui, Kali & Odin

by Samuel Shepherd ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 22 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Shape-Shifting Gods: Proteus, Maui, Kali & Odin Book 1 – Proteus: The Ever-Changing Oracle of the Sea Proteus is a god of deep, hidden wisdom, but his knowledge is not given freely. He is the Old Man of the Sea, the elusive oracle who changes form to escape those who would force him to reveal the future. Book 2 – Maui the Trickster: Hero, Shapesh... ... Read more

$14.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Shape-Shifting Gods: Proteus, Maui, Kali & Odin Book 1 – Proteus: The Ever-Changing Oracle of the Sea Proteus is a god of deep, hidden wisdom, but his knowledge is not given freely. He is the Old Man of the Sea, the elusive oracle who changes form to escape those who would force him to reveal the future. Book 2 – Maui the Trickster: Hero, Shapesh...
... Read more

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