UnEarthly Quests: Constellations Around The World

Science Podcasts

What did the Ancient Norse see as the Big Dipper? What stories are associated with your Zodiac sign? Where is the North Star? How did the ancient peoples use the constellations to know when to plant crops? This podcast will take you on an adventure to the constellations and visible objects of the night sky, exploring their stories and meanings from cultures around the world including mythology from ancient Greece, ancient Egypt, ancient Norse as well as lore and legends of the Indigenous people, history, and many many more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unearthly-quests/support

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United States

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Science Podcasts

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What did the Ancient Norse see as the Big Dipper? What stories are associated with your Zodiac sign? Where is the North Star? How did the ancient peoples use the constellations to know when to plant crops? This podcast will take you on an adventure to the constellations and visible objects of the night sky, exploring their stories and meanings from cultures around the world including mythology from ancient Greece, ancient Egypt, ancient Norse as well as lore and legends of the Indigenous people, history, and many many more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unearthly-quests/support

Language:

English

Website:

https://www.unearthlyquests.com

Episodes

7. Draco: The Great Dragon Constellation

2/8/2022

In this episode we explore the circumpolar constellation of Draco The Dragon and learn the mythology and legends of Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, the Babylonians of Ancient Iraq, and the Norse Myths of the Vikings. UnEarthly Quests is a podcast exploring the mythologies, legends and histories of the constellations as told in Greek Mythology, Norse Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Indigenous Cultural Stories & Legends, and many more. Website: www.unearthlyquests.com Find Constellations...

Duration:00:11:41

6. Taurus: The Magnificent Bull Constellation & Hyades Star Cluster

11/9/2021

In this episode we explore the zodiac constellation of Taurus the bull and learn the mythologies and legends of Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, the Babylonians of Ancient Iraq, the indigenous Navajo of North America and many more! UnEarthly Quests is a podcast exploring the mythologies, legends and histories of the constellations as told in Greek Mythology, Norse Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Indigenous Cultural Stories & Legends, and many more. Website: www.unearthlyquests.com Find...

Duration:00:10:33

5. Orion: The Great Hunter Constellation

10/13/2021

In this episode we explore the constellation mythology and legends of Orion, we travel to Ancient Greece as well as visit China, the Indigenous Lakota People, Aboriginal Australians, and take a brief stop in Ancient Egypt! UnEarthly Quests is a podcast exploring the mythologies, legends and histories of the constellations as told in Greek Mythology, Norse Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Indigenous Cultural Stories & Legends, and many more. Website: www.unearthlyquests.com Find...

Duration:00:13:59

UnEarthly SideQuests 1: Chang'e The Chinese Moon Goddess

9/20/2021

Introducing the first UnEarthly Sidequests. Short episode that cover topics in the sky other than constellations. In this episode we cover the Moon and the Chinese story of their Moon Goddess Chang'e. UnEarthly Quests is a podcast exploring the mythologies, legends and histories of the constellations as told in Greek Mythology, Norse Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Indigenous Cultural Stories & Legends, and many more. Website: www.unearthlyquests.com Find Constellations Using this web app,...

Duration:00:07:35

4. Cassiopeia: The Queen Who is Also a Squirrel

9/9/2021

In this episode we explore the constellation mythology and legends of Cassiopeia, we travel to Ancient Greece as well as visit India, the Ancient Norse, the Quileute of the United States and more! UnEarthly Quests is a podcast exploring the mythologies, legends and histories of the constellations as told in Greek Mythology, Norse Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Indigenous Cultural Stories & Legends, and many more. Website: www.unearthlyquests.com Find Constellations Using this web app, also...

Duration:00:13:46

3. Pleiades: The Seven Sisters - Dedicated to Indigenous Peoples of the World

8/3/2021

Explore the star cluster of the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters. In this episode we explore the cultures of the American Navajo, The Iroquois, Aboriginal Australians, Hawaiians, and more. For more stories about constellations and the mythology, history and stories attached to them please check out this book: Star Stories by Anthony Aveni This episode is dedicated to the Indigenous peoples of the world who have experienced such unacceptable atrocities. Please consider donating to...

Duration:00:17:52

2. Leo The Great Lion Constellation

7/5/2021

Discover the great stories within the Zodiac constellation of Leo. This constellation is mostly known as a star sign in Astrology but it is seen all over the world in many different stories. It is so much more than a lion. Come with me as we travel to ancient Greece and learn about Leo in Greek Mythology, then we travel to Egypt and learn about the Egyptian Mythology stories. We also go to the time of the Ancient Mayans as well as explore the constellations in...

Duration:00:13:28

1. Ursa Major & Ursa Minor: The Bear Constellations

6/8/2021

The inaugural episode of UnEarthly Quests. In this episode we explore the stories of the constellations of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, also known as the Big Dipper and Little Dipper or the Big Bear and the Little Bear. Come with me as we travel to Ancient Greece and learn the ancient greek mythology stories. We also travel to South East Asia and explore the Hindu story of the North Star. We discover the Norse myths and we learn how black slaves historically used the Big Dipper and the North...

Duration:00:17:54

Introducing UnEarthly Quests

6/1/2021

Are you ready to go on a quest to the stars? In this podcast I will tell you stories from around the world about the stars in our sky. Greek Mythology, Norse Mythology, Hindu Indian, Native American, and more. Instagram: @unearthlyquestspodcast Music: Hymn To The Gods by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 --- Support this podcast:...

Duration:00:02:54