Raconteur - History & Mythology

• Sun Wukong - The Monkey King of Chinese Mythology

  Sun Wukong, the Monkey King of Chinese Mythology. Sun Wukong is a legendary figure from Chinese mythology that remains well known in modern popular culture. Possessing great strength and many abilities, the monkey King has a fascinating story of power, rebellion against the heavens and redemption at the hands of simple monk. So who was Sun Wukong, and what was his story? Let’s find out together... Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/lHiEjJbvK_g Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

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• Cernunnos - Horned God of Celtic Mythology

  Cernunnos, the Horned God of Celtic Mythology. Cernunnos was a mediator of man and nature, able to tame predator and prey so they might lie down together and live in peace. Cernunnos remains a mysterious deity with little known of him as his original mythos has been lost to history. But what do we know about this fascinating horned god? Let’s find out together Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/ZozJkHbQmY4 Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

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• Hattori Hanzo - Real Life Demon Samurai and Ninja from Japanese History

  Hattori Hanzo, legendary Japanese Samurai turned Ninja commander whose battlefield prowess and incontestable skill with a sword earned him the nickname Demon Hanzo. A figure from history that has been repurposed in a variety of modern popular culture from films to video games, but the true story of Hattori Hanzo remains the best. So, who was this legendary ninja, and what made him so special? Let’s find out together... Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/SABf66Q99bs Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

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• Adonis and Aphrodite - Tragic Love Story from Greek Mythology

  Adonis and Aphrodite, a classic tale from Greek mythology that touches on themes of love, lust and rejection. Adonis, the mortal personification of masculinity that captured the heart of the Goddess of love Aphrodite. But did it, as is usually the case, inevitably all go wrong for this beautiful couple? Let’s find out together... Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/jb3RYrau0Zk Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

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• Prometheus - Titan Saviour of Mankind in Greek Mythology

  Prometheus, a Titan God of Fire from Greek Mythology whose story holds a special place in folklore even to this day. Prometheus was a great saviour of mankind, sheltering the human race from many of the angry whims of the Greek Gods. For this, Prometheus was fated to receive one of the most dramatic punishments in memory, a sacrifice that was never forgotten. So, who was Prometheus, and why was he forced to endure such torture on our behalf? Let’s find out together Here at Raconteur, we bring to life the greatest stories from history and mythology to both entertain and educate. We are also on YouTube! For video versions of each story visit and subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4yfCCgXTUYcSPI0_5rP9w/?sub_confirmation=1 Video version of this story - https://youtu.be/eTsWoiFlcZ0 Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au New stories weekly. Thanks for listening!

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