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Bedtime Myths - Mythology Stories for Kids

Magical bedtime stories from the world's oldest myths, told in a warm, gentle voice for little ones aged 3-5. Travel to Mount Olympus, sail with Viking gods, and meet magical creatures, all tucked up safe and cosy. New stories every weekday. Sweet dreams, little one.

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  1. 56

    The Thunder God's Goat Cart

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  2. 55

    The Hammer That Always Came Back

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  3. 54

    The Old Man Who Gave His Eye

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  4. 53

    The Wise Old God on the Tall Throne

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  5. 52

    The Ship That Talked

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  6. 51

    The Tiny Man and the Giant

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  7. 50

    The God Who Rules Below

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  8. 49

    The Goddess of Love and the Dove

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  9. 48

    The God of Wine and Parties

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  10. 47

    The Wife Who Waited

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  11. 46

    The Whirlpool and the Monster

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  12. 45

    The Singing Voices in the Sea

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  13. 44

    The Witch Who Turned Men into Pigs

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  14. 43

    The Sailor Who Took Ten Years to Get Home

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  15. 42

    Heracles and the Golden Apples

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  16. 41

    Heracles and the Fire-Breathing Bull

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  17. 40

    Heracles and the Mean Birds

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  18. 39

    Heracles and the Scary Boar

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  19. 38

    Heracles and the Golden Deer

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  20. 37

    Heracles and the Many-Headed Snake

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  21. 36

    The Girl Who Raced a Spider

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  22. 35

    The King with Golden Fingers

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  23. 34

    The Boy Who Loved Himself Too Much

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  24. 33

    The Girl Who Opened the Box

    A gentle bedtime story from Greek mythology, told for little ones aged 3-5.

  25. 32

    The Bird That Lives Forever

    A wondrous bedtime story about the Phoenix, a gentle, glowing bird with feathers like flame whose magical secret is that it is always beginning again, born fresh and bright to sing warmth into the world. Soft music and soothing narration settle it onto a high branch, glowing like a gentle ember through the quiet night. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  26. 31

    The Dog Who Guards the Gate

    A cosy, wondrous bedtime story about Cerberus, the biggest, fluffiest three-headed guard dog, who wags his enormous tail, snuffles for treats, and takes his job of watching the golden gate very seriously (mostly). Soft music and gentle narration circle him down into three sleepy snores like a rumbling lullaby. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  27. 30

    The One-Eyed Giant

    A gentle bedtime story about Polyphemus, a big, clumsy, one-eyed giant who is the kindest shepherd on his island, counting his fluffy sheep by name and playing soft tunes on his pipes. Soothing narration and calming music curl him up with his woolly flock as the fire glows down to a peaceful night. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  28. 29

    The Woman with Wiggly Hair

    A gentle, giggly bedtime story about Medusa, a kind woman whose silly, wiggly hair was made of the friendliest little snakes, who boop noses, cuddle nesting birds, and yawn their way to sleep. Soft music and soothing narration tuck every wiggly snake down as the stars come out over her peaceful island. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  29. 28

    The Maze and the Lonely Monster

    A gentle bedtime story about the Minotaur, a big, kind creature who lived lonely in a twisty maze until a brave, friendly boy named Theseus sat down, said hello, and led him out to feel the warm sun for the first time. Soft music and soothing narration settle the two new friends together as the island sky turns golden. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  30. 27

    The Horse That Grew Wings

    A wondrous bedtime story about the very first winged horse, Pegasus, a wobbly newborn foal by the shimmering sea who keeps trying until his downy wings carry him up among the clouds. Soft music and gentle narration circle him down to sleep on his favourite hilltop beneath the stars. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  31. 26

    The Wooden Horse Trick

    A gentle bedtime story about clever Odysseus and his famous giant wooden horse, a brilliant idea that helped two sides finally open the gates and talk everything out. Soft music and soothing narration bring the quiet city to a peaceful, moonlit close. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  32. 25

    The Music That Made Stones Dance

    A wondrous bedtime story about Orpheus, whose magical lyre was so beautiful that flowers turned to listen, trees gathered close, and even the stones swayed and danced. As his music softens into a lullaby, gentle narration and calming melody settle the whole forest into warm, golden stillness. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  33. 24

    The Girl Who Ran Fastest

    A gentle bedtime story about Atalanta, the girl who could run faster than the wind, who wins a great race not for a prize but for the pure joy of feeling the wind in her hair. Soft music and soothing narration slow to a peaceful rest on a mossy bank beside a burbling stream. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  34. 23

    The Flying Horse

    A wondrous bedtime story about Pegasus, the beautiful winged horse, and a gentle, patient boy named Bellerophon who wins the wild horse's trust and soars with him through golden sunset clouds. Soft music and gentle narration drift the two friends down to rest together as the first stars appear. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  35. 22

    The Golden Fleece

    A wondrous bedtime story about the brave young prince Jason, who sails the sparkling sea aboard the Argo with his loyal band of Argonauts to find the shimmering, golden Fleece and learns that the best adventures are the ones shared with friends. Soft narration and calming music rock gently like the waves as the crew rests beneath the reflected stars. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  36. 21

    The Boy Who Could Fly

    A wondrous bedtime story about the clever inventor Daedalus, who builds feather-and-beeswax wings so his curious son Icarus can soar over the sparkling sea like the seagulls, and who loves him so much he swoops in to catch him safe and sound. Soft narration and gentle music drift with the whispering waves as father and son rest together on the warm sand. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  37. 20

    Heracles and the Messy Stables

    A gentle bedtime story about the clever hero Heracles, who is asked to clean the messiest, smelliest stables in the world in a single day and solves it with a bright idea, gently guiding a river to wash it all sparkling clean. Soft narration and calming music burble like the quiet river as the cleverest hero in Greece rests by its banks. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  38. 19

    Heracles and the Big Lion

    A gentle bedtime story about the brave hero Heracles and the great golden lion of Nemea, whom he calms not with fighting but with the biggest, warmest hug the world has ever seen, showing that even the toughest lion just needs a little kindness. Soft narration and soothing music settle over the hills as the lion purrs and drifts peacefully to sleep beside its cave. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  39. 18

    The Strongest Boy in the World

    A gentle bedtime story about young Heracles, the strongest boy in the world, who learns that being kind and careful with his great strength, like when he softly rescues a stranded kitten, is even more wonderful than being mighty. Soft narration and calming music settle over the starlit hillside as the strongest boy rests, holding a little flower safe and sound. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  40. 17

    The Stars Come Out

    A wondrous bedtime story about how the Greek gods filled the night sky with twinkling stars, placing a great bear, a leaping dolphin, a winged horse, and the hunter Orion among the constellations so their favourite things would shine forever. Soft narration and gentle music twinkle alongside the star-stories that keep the night company until dawn. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  41. 16

    The Goddess of Spring

    A wondrous bedtime story about Persephone, the Greek goddess of spring, whose dancing feet make flowers bloom and who always returns to wake the sleeping meadow after the quiet rest of winter. Gentle narration and soft music drift over the drowsy, nodding flowers as Persephone lies among them and the world settles into a flowery sleep. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  42. 15

    The North Wind and the Sun

    A gentle bedtime story about the North Wind, Boreas, and the warm golden Sun, who hold a friendly contest to coax a traveller's cloak from his shoulders and discover that kindness works better than force. Soft narration and calming music settle over the quiet, warm land as wind and Sun both drift off to rest. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  43. 14

    The Little God of Sleep

    A soothing bedtime story about Hypnos, the little Greek god of sleep, who tiptoes from his cosy poppy-curtained cave each evening and sprinkles sleepy golden dust over cows, birds, waves, and drowsy children everywhere. Gentle narration and soft music carry the whole world into a warm, cosy rest as even the sleepy god himself closes his eyes. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  44. 13

    The Rainbow Bridge

    A wondrous bedtime story about Iris, the gentle Greek goddess of the rainbow, who paints the sky with colour as she carries messages of hope and comfort from Mount Olympus down to the people below. Soft narration and calming music drift with her fading pastel rainbow as she folds her golden wings and settles to sleep. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  45. 12

    The Garden of the Gods

    A wondrous bedtime story about the magical garden high on Mount Olympus, where golden apples grow on silver trees and the gods gather for a honey-sweet breakfast together. Gentle narration and soft, dreamy music carry your little one to a peaceful, sleepy close. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  46. 11

    The Goddess of the Hearth

    A soothing bedtime story about Hestia, the quiet goddess of the hearth, who tends a soft golden fire that keeps every home and every family warm, safe and cosy. Tender narration and gentle music crackle like a whispered lullaby as your little one drifts off. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  47. 10

    The Blacksmith of the Gods

    A wondrous bedtime story about Hephaestus, the kind blacksmith of the gods, who hums as he crafts marvellous things inside a warm, glowing volcano workshop. Gentle narration and soft music turn the steady clang of his hammer into a soothing lullaby for sleep. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  48. 9

    The Goddess Who Loves Animals

    A gentle bedtime story about Artemis, the goddess of the wild woods, who runs quietly through moonlit forests and cares for every deer, rabbit, fox and bird she meets. Soft, hushed narration and calming music tuck your little one in for the night. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  49. 8

    The Messenger with Winged Sandals

    A wondrous bedtime story about Hermes, the quick and cheeky messenger of the gods, who zooms across the sky on little golden winged sandals to carry messages to everyone. Gentle narration and soft music slow the day down and ease your little one to sleep. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

  50. 7

    The Goddess of the Harvest

    A gentle bedtime story about Demeter, the kind goddess of the harvest, whose warm touch makes wheat grow tall, apples blush red and wildflowers bloom across the green land. Soothing narration and soft music bring your little one to a calm, cosy close. Perfect for families with children ages 3-5.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Magical bedtime stories from the world's oldest myths, told in a warm, gentle voice for little ones aged 3-5. Travel to Mount Olympus, sail with Viking gods, and meet magical creatures, all tucked up safe and cosy. New stories every weekday. Sweet dreams, little one.

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Bedtime Myths

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Magical bedtime stories from the world's oldest myths, told in a warm, gentle voice for little ones aged 3-5. Travel to Mount Olympus, sail with Viking gods, and meet magical creatures, all tucked up safe and cosy. New stories every weekday. Sweet dreams, little one.

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