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Tales of the Night Sky | Greek & Roman Star Myths

Tales of the Night Sky | Greek & Roman Star Myths

De: Bibi Jacob Geoff Chong. A Monkeybird Production
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Original audio drama with spectacular soundscapes, based on the Greco-Roman myths behind the constellations. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob, these moving and sometimes humorous tales, brim with tragedy, injustice, and violence.Monkeybird Productions 2025 Astronomía Astronomía y Ciencia Espacial Ciencia Drama y Obras
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  • S3 E9 Orpheus & the Argonauts: The Constellation of Argo Navis, Part 1
    Jul 29 2025

    Join Orpheus aboard the magical ship, the Argo, from Iolchus en route to Colchis in search of the Golden Fleece.

    Jason leads the expedition, but can he keep his team of heroes and demigods united as they face untold dangers?

    For the full back story of the Golden Fleece, listen to our Aries episode.

    The constellation of Argo Navis was one of Ptolemy’s 48 but now exists as a grouping of 3 constellations.

    Written and directed by Bibi Jacob.
    Sound and production by Geoff Chong.

    Featuring:
    Tercelin Kirtley as Orpheus,
    Ciaran Cresswell as Jason,
    Sophie Helsing as the Argo,
    Doug Rand as Heracles,
    David Stanley as Polydeuces and Glaucus,
    Kester Lovelace as Castor,
    Additional voices by Anton Antebi.

    Original guitar compositions by Fredi Shehadi:
    ‘Starfish’ in the opening scene.
    ‘Sail Away’ instrumental version as the Argo sails towards Lemnos and the full song with the credits: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FPRZQJVEeXg

    Original guitar compositions by Tercelin Kirtley:
    ‘Hoffman 1968’ when the Argo sets sail.
    ‘Solovibrato’ when Orpheus is grieving Eurydice.
    ‘Fastest Cars’ in Lemnos.
    ‘Fire’ when they meet King Cyzicus.
    ‘Fragix’ when Orpheus talks about his lyre.

    We recorded in the SACD podcast studio, Paris and the Argo was recorded in Mikaël Sundin’s studio in Stockholm. Thank you Micke!

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    33 m
  • S3 E8 Typhon: The Constellations of Pisces and Capricornus
    May 24 2025

    Some say Hera birthed the monstrous Typhon, others that it was Gaia, the Earth. Whoever it was wanted to challenge Zeus and create a new order in the cosmos.

    Written and directed by Bibi Jacob.
    Featuring Sandy Bernard as Hera.
    Narrated by Bibi Jacob.
    Sound and production by Geoff Chong.

    Sources include Nonnus’ ‘Dionysiaca’, Euripides' ‘Prometheus Bound’, the ‘Homeric Hymn to Apollo’, Hesiod’s Theogony, Roberto Calasso’s 'The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony’ and Aratus’ ‘Phaenomena.’

    We were also loosely inspired by the philosophical concept of ‘musica universalis’.

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    23 m
  • S3 E7 Heracles: The Constellations of Leo, Hydra and Cancer
    Mar 29 2025

    It’s party time in Olympus. Heracles, the hero is now a god and about to be adopted by Hera. Before the rebirthing ceremony begins, he and the Queen of the gods must make peace in spite of all their suffering and loss.

    *Sensitive listeners be aware - some of this episode is gruesome*

    Written by Doug Rand and Bibi Jacob.

    Directed by Bibi Jacob.

    Sound and production by Geoff Chong.

    Featuring:

    Doug Rand as Heracles,

    Sandy Bernard as Hera,

    Kester Lovelace as Apollo,

    Chris Mack as Hermes,

    Dario Costa as Zeus, Hephaestus and the groom,

    David Stanley as Diomedes,

    and Bibi Jacob as Hebe.

    Recorded at the SACD studios in Paris.

    The quote comes from Diodorus Siculus’ Library of History, Book 4, in a translation by CH Oldfather.

    Aristotle refers to Heracles in Book 3 of his Politics.

    For our other sources, check out our website!

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    29 m
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