Myth Jokes of Ancient Greece

4 hrs. 35 min.

Humor & Satire

Language Russian

Author Eduard Reznik

Narrator Eduard Reznik

Description

Deifying gods—like humanizing the mortal—is a favorite pastime of Homo sapiens. We’re not given bread—give us something to turn into “a god” or to humanize the next heavenly being. That’s what they are made for—with that and they are born, to make “a fairy tale come true.” So the author, not wanting to fall behind his fellows, decided to give Greek myths their epic flavor and songlike rhythm, looking at ancient legends through the prism of satire. For what can be more human—and at the same time more godlike—than satire and humor? So get acquainted, entertaining yourselves, dear listeners. Enjoy your time!

“...According to our ancient Greek companions, at first Chaos reigned everywhere in the universe. And it was unrelenting, endless, and indescribably lonely—until one day a crazy thought visited it:

‘My mother, the Universe!’—He gasped singularly. ‘Then I can give birth!’.

And it begot Earth with Tartarus, Darkness with Night, and Eros—for fun…’

Contents:

Part One — “Gods and Demi-gods”
Part Two — “Mortals and Not Quite”
Part Three — “Heroes and Outcasts”
Part Four — “Campaigns and Expenses”
Part Five — “Achaeans and Shady Characters”