Stories of the Old World

In this lively collection the listener is drawn into the world of ancient Greece, where myth and history mingle. The tale opens with the young hero Jason returning from his tutelage under the wise centaur Chiron, only to lose a sandal while helping a mysterious old woman—unaware that she is the goddess Hera testing his character. This seemingly small mishap triggers a prophecy that sets him on a path toward the legendary kingdom of Thessaly and the perilous task of retrieving a golden fleece.

The narrative then gathers a dazzling roster of legendary figures—Orpheus, the enchanting singer; Hercules, fresh from his triumph over the Erymanthian boar; the twin horsemen Castor and Pollux; and many others—who answer Jason’s call. With Athena’s divine design and the skilled hands of Argus, the famed ship Argo is fashioned, promising a voyage filled with wonder and danger. Listeners will be swept up in the anticipation of the heroes’ departure, feeling the excitement of an epic adventure about to unfold.