The Story of the Greeks

H. A. Guerber

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The Story of the Greeks by H. A. Guerber invites listeners into the rich tapestry of Ancient Greek culture through a collection of captivating stories and myths. This audiobook brings to life the legendary figures and events that shaped a civilization known for its profound influence on art, philosophy, and politics.

From the heroic tales of gods and goddesses to the adventures of mortals, Guerber's narrative weaves together the essence of Greek mythology and history. Each story serves as a window into the values, beliefs, and traditions of the Ancient Greeks, making it an engaging exploration for both newcomers and those familiar with the myths.

With its accessible storytelling and vivid imagery, The Story of the Greeks not only entertains but also educates, providing a deeper understanding of a culture that continues to resonate through the ages. Join the LibriVox Volunteers as they bring these timeless tales to life, perfect for anyone interested in the wonders of mythology and history.

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Preface	3:13	Gelesen von Donald Cummings
Early Inhabitants of Greece	4:04	Gelesen von Drew Johnson
The Deluge of Ogyges	3:55	Gelesen von Sieska
The Found of Many Important Cities	5:16	Gelesen von DrCyCoe
Story of Deucalion	3:45	Gelesen von DrCyCoe
Story of Daedalus and Icaraus	5:01	Gelesen von Peter Badurek
The Adventures of Jason	3:40	Gelesen von James Simenc
Theseus visits the Labrinyth	5:47	Gelesen von DJRickyV
The Terrible Prophecy	2:52	Gelesen von DrCyCoe
The Sphinx's Riddle	4:56	Gelesen von SteveToner
Blindness and Death of Oedipus	5:32	Gelesen von Rob Kaye
The Brothers' Quarrel	4:29	Gelesen von Rob Kaye
The Taking of Thebes	3:07	Gelesen von Mahmoud Hussein
The Childhood of Paris	6:27	Gelesen von Marina Tsung
The Muster of the Troops	5:29	Gelesen von DJRickyV
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia	2:24	Gelesen von jmor90
The Wrath of Achilles	4:00	Gelesen von jmor90
The Death of Hector and Achilles	2:46	Gelesen von jmor90
The Burning of Troy	4:28	Gelesen von jmor90
Heroic Death of Codrus	4:16	Gelesen von jmor90
The Blind Poet	3:41	Gelesen von jmor90
The Rise of Sparta	3:44	Gelesen von Christine Stevens
The Spartan Training	3:12	Gelesen von Grace-Ellen Meixner
The Brave Spartan Boy	4:14	Gelesen von Donald Cummings
Public Tables in Sparta	3:15	Gelesen von Miyune
Laws of Lycurgus	2:45	Gelesen von apandya101
The Messenian War	4:13	Gelesen von Grace-Ellen Meixner
The Music of Tyrtaeus	4:54	Gelesen von Peregrinus Tyß
Aristomenes' Escape	3:20	Gelesen von junefish
The Olympic Games	5:18	Gelesen von Dean Tea
Milo of Croton	3:08	Gelesen von Elise C. Boucher
The Jealous Athlete	2:39	Gelesen von DrCyCoe
The Girls' Games	2:58	Gelesen von ProseandProdigyManly
The Bloody Laws of Draco	6:06	Gelesen von ProseandProdigyManly
The Laws of Solon	4:50	Gelesen von Margaret Hutchins
The First Plays	4:12	Gelesen von Mary Kay
The Tyrant Pisistratus	5:12	Gelesen von SReisman
The Tyrant's Insult	2:49	Gelesen von Amanda Vickery
Death of the Conspirators	3:30	Gelesen von Sieska
Hippias Driven out of Athens	4:08	Gelesen von Matthew Nerger
The Great King	2:56	Gelesen von ScottReyonoldsVoice
Hippias Visits Darius	4:16	Gelesen von jmor90
Destruction of the Persian Host	3:12	Gelesen von jmor90
The Advance of the Second Host	4:01	Gelesen von James Simenc
The Battle of Marathon	4:32	Gelesen von Arup Sen
Miltiades' Disgrace	5:02	Gelesen von Arup Sen
Aristides the Just	3:17	Gelesen von Catherine Parkes
Two Noble Spartan Youths	4:17	Gelesen von Catherine Parkes
The Great Army	2:38	Gelesen von Alyssa Cain
Preparations for Defense	3:44	Gelesen von Zen Wolfang
Leonidas at Themorplyae	2:46	Gelesen von Zen Wolfang
Death of Leonidas	3:32	Gelesen von Zen Wolfang
The Burning of Athens	3:00	Gelesen von Zen Wolfang
The Battles of Salamis and Plataea	3:25	Gelesen von Zen Wolfang
The Rebuilding of Athens	2:51	Gelesen von Zen Wolfang
Death of Pausanias	4:04	Gelesen von junefish
Cimon improves Athens	3:03	Gelesen von Matthew Nerger
The Earthquake	5:29	Gelesen von E. A. Young
The Age of Pericles	4:59	Gelesen von vrodcruiser
The Teachings of Anaxagoras	4:24	Gelesen von KaelEHeath
Beginning of the Peloponnesian War	4:13	Gelesen von James Simenc
Death of Pericles	3:59	Gelesen von SteveToner
The Philosopher of Socrates	3:29	Gelesen von Zen Wolfang
Socrates' Favorite Pupil	5:22	Gelesen von Ben Lindsey-Clark
Youth of Alcibiades	3:55	Gelesen von Ben Lindsey-Clark
Greek Colonies in Italy	4:25	Gelesen von Ben Lindsey-Clark
Alcibiades in Disgrace	4:03	Gelesen von Ben Lindsey-Clark
Death of Alcibiades	4:28	Gelesen von Ben Lindsey-Clark
The Overthrow of theThirty Tyrants	2:33	Gelesen von Amanda Vickery
Accusation of Socrates	4:06	Gelesen von Micky
Death of Socrates	5:22	Gelesen von Micky
The Defeat of Cyrus	3:47	Gelesen von Micky
The Retreat of the Ten Thousand	4:19	Gelesen von Micky
Agesilaus in Asia	2:14	Gelesen von Amanda Vickery
A Strange Interview	3:04	Gelesen von Sharon V.
The Peace of Antalcidas	3:18	Gelesen von Sharon V.
The Theban Friends	3:02	Gelesen von adronek
Thebes Free Once More	3:47	Gelesen von adronek
The Battle of Leuctra	3:00	Gelesen von Matthew Nerger
Death of Pelopidas	2:54	Gelesen von Matthew Nerger
The Battle of Mantinea	3:40	Gelesen von Matthew Nerger
The Tyrant of Syracuse	3:42	Gelesen von Matthew Nerger
Story of Damon and Pythias	5:27	Gelesen von Arianne Stein
The Sword of Damocles	3:48	Gelesen von SteveToner
Dion and Dionysius	4:16	Gelesen von njohansen
Civil War in Syracuse	2:57	Gelesen von njohansen
Death of Dion	3:23	Gelesen von njohansen
Philip of Macedon	4:56	Gelesen von wizardrywand
Philip Begins His Conquests	3:57	Gelesen von wizardrywand
The Orator Demosthenes	4:20	Gelesen von Robinhaynes
Philip Masters Greece	4:49	Gelesen von Kenneth Thompson Marchesi
Birth of Alexander	4:08	Gelesen von Kenneth Thompson Marchesi
The Steed Bucephalus	3:51	Gelesen von Donald Cummings
Alexander as King	4:22	Gelesen von Wilfred
Alexander and Diogenes	4:18	Gelesen von Wilfred
Alexander's Brilliant Beginning	4:32	Gelesen von Wilfred
The Gordian Knot	3:58	Gelesen von Wilfred
Alexander's Royal Captives	3:15	Gelesen von Wilfred
Alexander at Jerusalem	3:45	Gelesen von ScottReyonoldsVoice
The African Desert	4:32	Gelesen von Wilfred
Death of Darius	4:22	Gelesen von Wilfred
Death of Porus	4:02	Gelesen von Wilfred
The Return to Babylon	2:58	Gelesen von Wilfred
Death of Alexander the Great	3:53	Gelesen von ScottReyonoldsVoice
The Division of the Realm	3:37	Gelesen von Wilfred
Death of Demosthenes	4:04	Gelesen von wizardrywand
The Last of the Athenians	3:50	Gelesen von wizardrywand
The Colossus of Rhodes	5:03	Gelesen von James Simenc
The Battle of Ipsus	2:28	Gelesen von Matthew Nerger
Demetrius and the Athenians	2:28	Gelesen von Matthew Nerger
The Achaean League	3:59	Gelesen von Matthew Nerger
Division in Sparta	5:00	Gelesen von James Simenc
Death of Agis	2:58	Gelesen von Matthew Nerger
The War of the Two Leagues	3:38	Gelesen von Matthew Nerger
The Last of the Greeks	2:46	Gelesen von Matthew Nerger
Greece a Roman Province	3:48	Gelesen von BeniaminoMassimo

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Thiago Coelho

Peregrinus Tyß has a bit of a thick accent, but I could understand everything, it was just a bit distracting

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A LibriVox Listener

I love this book and all the readers, because they talk so clear

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I really liked this book. I was reading it for school, and listening helped it go a lot faster. all the readers were very clear and the book was very interesting.