Comeback Kids Episode 10: Achilles, Patroclus, and Personal Loss

In this final episode, we’re going to look at a few stories about recovering from – and remembering – loss. Then, we’ll look back over this Comeback Kids season and think about what it really means for a hero to find their way home – and how that’s not always as easy as it might seem. We start with Achilles, greatest of the Greek heroes, then explore some myths from civilizations around the Arctic Circle.

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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 10

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Stuff to Read: 

• More on Achilles and Patroclus:
  • Achilles at Mythopedia and the World History Encyclopedia
  • Patroclus at World History Encyclopedia
  • Q&A with Madeline Miller, author of The Song of Achilles
• On the Northern Lights: 
  • Aurora myths, legends, and misconceptions
  • History of the Northern Lights: Myths and Legends
  • Aurora Zone: Mythology of the Northern Lights
• On Nostos: 
  • The Journey Home, by Dylan Nathaniel Ozmore
  • Middle Earth Diaries: The Return to the Shire

Stuff to Watch: 

•  Learn more about the stories in this episode with our curated YouTube playlist!

Cool Images: 

The Wrath of Achilles, by Michel-Martin Drolling (1810)

The Triumph of Achilles by Franz von Matsch (1892)

Patroclus and Achilles in Troy (2004)