close
Tales of the Greek Heroes Audiobook, by Roger Lancelyn Green Play Audiobook Sample

Tales of the Greek Heroes Audiobook

Tales of the Greek Heroes Audiobook, by Roger Lancelyn Green Play Audiobook Sample
FlexPass™ Price: $12.95
$9.95 for new members!
(Includes UNLIMITED podcast listening)
  • Love your audiobook or we'll exchange it
  • No credits to manage, just big savings
  • Unlimited podcast listening
Add to Cart
$9.95/m - cancel anytime - 
learn more
OR
Regular Price: $15.95 Add to Cart
Read By: Edward Lewis Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: January 2007 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781481548977

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

20

Longest Chapter Length:

18:53 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

07:28 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

15:15 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

2

Other Audiobooks Written by Roger Lancelyn Green: > View All...

Listeners Also Enjoyed: > View All...

Publisher Description

Gods and heroes are brought to life in this masterful retelling of the legends and tales of ancient Greece.

Here are the great stories of the Heroic Age, from the myths of the making of the universe to the death of Heracles—also called Hercules. Set against the colorful background of Greece and the Aegean, the adventures of heroes such as Perseus the Gorgon-slayer, Dionysus, Theseus, and Jason and the Argonauts once again come to life.

In this skillful retelling, these tales are as vivid and exciting as when they were first told three thousand years ago. With just the right levels of complexity, action, and adventure, this volume will satisfy listeners of all ages. The story of ancient Greece is continued in The Tale of Troy.

Download and start listening now!

"It was a very clear breakdown of mythology, though versions of the myths differ from some that I'm used to. I'm aware that Greek Mythology had a zillion versions that evolved over hundreds of years of storytelling, so it was really cool to see some differences. The stories were broken down into a nice linear fashion. Overall it was informative and easy to read."

— Amy (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Roger Lancelyn Green's retellings are among the most accessible, particularly to younger listeners, while retaining the poetic quality of the ancient texts.”

    — AudioFile

Tales of the Greek Heroes Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.035714285714286 out of 54.035714285714286 out of 54.035714285714286 out of 54.035714285714286 out of 54.035714285714286 out of 5 (4.04)
5 Stars: 8
4 Stars: 13
3 Stars: 7
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Narration: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 (0.00)
5 Stars: 0
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Story: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 (0.00)
5 Stars: 0
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Write a Review
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Tales of the Greek Heroes by Roger Lancelyn Green is a great book,full of stories and legends about those Gods and Heroes, always saving the day. "

    — Cameron, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Roger Lancelyn Green is a really good author, and his interpretation of the Greek myths are awesome. Not much more that needs to be said. "

    — Collin, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " A great collection of Greek Myths that all inter-connect, the second half of the book is mostly about Heracles, but has a few chapters on Jason and the Argonauts and their quest for the golden fleece. "

    — Eoin, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Like his Tales of Ancient Egypt, these are really good versions of the myths of ancient Greece. We read these aloud with our children and they loved each one. They are short enough to be bedtime stories (10-12 pages each). "

    — Dan, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This book was OK, it wasn't the best book i've read. It is all different stories of greek mythology put together in chronological order. It is told in a very boring way. While reading i thought i was skipping over stuff. "

    — Jack, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I ,being one who loves mythology, thought this great. The whole story flowed so well. I would say the best thing about this story was that I was never confuse with what was happening. The myths were told in such a way I remember them perfectly ,which is great. "

    — Amelia, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I loved reading about the greek heroes! I know it says compact disc, but I couldn't find the book version on here... Nonetheless, I devoured this book, I just wish it had been more informative, instead of skimming over some of the battles and adventures that some of the heroes had. "

    — Dayla, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " After having no mythology in school, I needed to learn myself and this was an easy foray into it. "

    — linnea, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I love Greek Mythology and I loved this book. There was just so much information in this book, but it was like a story book at the same time. I loved it "

    — Chandrika, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Classic story telling got a little into it and realized I read it many moons ago. But re read it and still enjoyed it. "

    — Sheri, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " There's quite a lot about Heracles! "

    — Beverley, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I've always had a soft spot for mythology. "

    — Arwen, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I read this to my eight year old. The book does a great job of explaining the Greek myths to kids and adults, expanding on the more commonly known myths and really sealing the details on characters like Heracles. I look forward to reading more of his work. "

    — Lauren, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I don't know why or how, but I am obsessed with Greek mythology. This is a great book. I especially enjoyed The Labors of Heracles. "

    — Rachel, 6/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Very well written and portrayed. I loved all of these fantastic stories "

    — Olivia, 6/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I liked everything about this book. "

    — Sam's, 8/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " 40 pages of Moleskine notes and a bunch of fantastic curricular ideas, I'm still glad I'm done. Only so I can go read that blasted Malazan epic taunting me... S'like the Sirens have me... "

    — Crystal, 4/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Great way to get an overview. Now I want to go to the sources. "

    — Signy, 4/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Excellent summary, easy to read and a good insight into stories which form the core of so many modern tales and novels. "

    — Edward, 12/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I'm reading this with my tutoree. It's actually pretty interesting; there are Biblical parallels to almost every story, which I don't remember from previous adaptations. "

    — Elisabeth, 9/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This book was OK, it wasn't the best book i've read. It is all different stories of greek mythology put together in chronological order. It is told in a very boring way. While reading i thought i was skipping over stuff. "

    — Jack, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I am totally loving this book. I'm hooked and can't put it down. best .50 i spent in a while "

    — Melissa, 12/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " this book is defenetly one of my favorites. i especially liked how he made all the stories sort of connected,like all the stories are one big and epic tale. i love Greek Mythology and so I love this. "

    — aleee, 4/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I've read a lot of Greek mythology and this was informational but the narrator could have had a better voice. Too textbookish "

    — Jenna, 2/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I'm reading this with my tutoree. It's actually pretty interesting; there are Biblical parallels to almost every story, which I don't remember from previous adaptations. "

    — Elisabeth, 6/30/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Classic story telling got a little into it and realized I read it many moons ago. But re read it and still enjoyed it. "

    — Sheri, 6/17/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " After having no mythology in school, I needed to learn myself and this was an easy foray into it. "

    — linnea, 6/14/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " I don't know why or how, but I am obsessed with Greek mythology. This is a great book. I especially enjoyed The Labors of Heracles. "

    — Rachel, 3/12/2009

About Roger Lancelyn Green

Roger Lancelyn Green (1918–1987) became interested in myths and legends at an early age. Frequently absent from school due to illness, he spent his time browsing through the books of the magnificent Queen Anne library at his home in England. He loved fairy tales, adventure stories, and traditional legends from around the world. While at Oxford he made a special study of fairy tales and myths. He published a large number of books, but it is his skill as a master storyteller that gives the tales their freshness alongside their familiarity.

About Edward Lewis

Edward Lewis (a.k.a. David Hilder) is a stage, film, and television actor. He has narrated unabridged audiobooks for over eighteen years and has recorded more than two hundred titles, spanning works of fiction and nonfiction.