Comeback Kids Episode 1: Aeneas, from Ruins to Riches

Season Two of Myths & Muses kicks off with the tale of a hero who lost it all and had to start again somewhere new! Aeneas rises from the ashes almost literally, leaving the destruction of Troy behind and setting off on an adventure that takes him all over the Mediterranean and even to the Underworld. Driving him all the way is his looming destiny: to found a nation whose legacy will last for millennia.

All stories told on Myths & Muses are original family-friendly adaptations of ancient myths and legends. Stories from ancient mythology can also sometimes deal with complicated topics for young listeners — to the mortal parents and caretakers reading this, we encourage listening along with your young demigods to help them navigate those topics as they explore these epic tales.

Transcript for Comeback Kids Episode 1

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Stuff to Read: 

• Aeneas at Mythopedia and World History Encyclopedia
• The Underworld Adventure of Aeneas
• Aeneas's Trip to the Underworld

Stuff to Watch: 

•  Learn more about Aeneas with our curated YouTube playlist!

Cool Images: 

The Journey of Aeneas (by Simeon Netchev for World History Encyclopedia)

Aeneas Carrying Anchises, black-figure pottery (c. 520 BCE)

Aeneas, Anchises, and Ascanius, by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1618)

Aeneas Carrying His Father Anchises, by Ludolph Büsinck (1643)

Aeneas Carrying Anchises, by Charles-Andre Van Loo (1729)

The Meeting of Dido and Aeneas, by Nathaniel Dance-Holland (18th century)