Myths, Magic and Folklore

8 fantastic mythology and folklore audiobooks for children

We’ve put together a great list of educational mythology audiobooks for the curious listener. Look through our list to discover classic Roman and Greek stories about ancient heroes, then find out about Norse gods, tricksters, and dragons as well as mythology and folklore from world cultures. 


 
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Children's Book of Mythical Beasts & Magical Monsters

The Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters audiobook reveals an amazing world of mythology and magic. Enriched with beautiful sound design, listeners will have a unique experience as they hear the fantastical tales and visit the enchanting lands. With stories from  Africa, China, Egypt, Greece, Japan and New Zealand, to a Trojan battle, this is truly the stuff of legends, with tales to last a lifetime.

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Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters


 
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Greek Myths

The Greek Myths audiobook gives listeners the chance to hear an exciting a collection of more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favourite myths, such as Theseus and the Minotaur, The 12 labours of Herakles, and the escapades of Jason and the Argonauts and lesser known tales such as such as The Adventures of Atalanta, as well as many more!

Each myth is told in engaging language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales.

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The Vampire Book

Does your child love vampires? From how to slay a vampire, to profiles of famous vampires, including Vlad the Impaler, they can listen to the audiobook for The Vampire Book to find out everything they every wanted to know about the world's most evil bloodsuckers.
 
Packed with tons of creepy vampire facts and chilling illustrations - no vampire-enthusiast should be without one.

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The Vampire Book


 
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Birds & Beasts

The Birds and Beasts audiobook is an imaginative retelling of classic Indian folktales and lore. These stories come from every corner of the country - from the Hitopadesha, Kathasaritsagara, and Puranas to the Quran and Janamsakhis.

Sourced from classic texts and collections of folktales that date as far back as the 11th century, stories in Birds and Beasts: Enchanting Tales of India - A Retelling are bound to stir the imagination of every child! 

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Birds and Beasts


 
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Mischief & Magic: Enchanting Tales of India

The Mischief & Magic: Enchanting Tales of India audiobook is a wonderfully curated collection of folktales, from stories of a naughty bulbul, to those of talking mountains and a heavenly elephant and a king with an unusual problem - every young listener will want to spend their time with these quirky characters.

Beautifully and imaginatively retold, this collection of myths, folktales and legends is packed with mischief and magic for listeners.

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Mischief & Magic: Enchanting Tales of India


 
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Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories

The Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories is an exciting children's audiobook about mythology. It invites you to explore all the well-known stories from Greek and Norse mythology and more than 100 tales from other cultures.


You can listen to stories about lighting-wielding gods, Egyptian goddesses of Love, ferociousman-eating monsters and the legendary heroes who fought them.

Also included are the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, epics from Asia, such as the Mahabharata and Gilgamesh, along with the fascinating myths of Anansi, the West African trickster god and the story of the Wawilak Sisters of Arnhem Land in Northern Australia.

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Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories


 
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Norse Myths

In the Norse Myths audiobook you can listen to a collection stories about extraordinary creatures and compelling gods, goddesses and heroes, first told long ago by the Vikings.
 
Discover well known tales about Thor, the god of thunder, and Loki, the trickster god as well as some less well-known myths from Odin to Baldur.

Each myth is told in language that is easy for children to understand, while retaining the awe and intrigue of the original tales.

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Norse Myths


 
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Myths and Legends

With vivid retellings of famous legends, Myths and Legends makes it easier than ever before to understand the stories that are central to every culture. 

Listen to this mythology audiobook to delve into the well-known tales of the ancient Greeks, to the lesser-known but richly colourful myths of Africa and the Americas. Filled with the cultural and religious meanings behind each legend, and the influence they have had both in their own time and in today's world, this audiobook is a must-have for all mythology enthusiasts.

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