UnEarthly Quests: Constellations Around The World

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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

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7. Draco: The Great Dragon Constellation

Feb 08 2022 11 mins

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 Mytholo

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

Nov 09 2021 9 mins

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

5. Orion: The Great Hunter Constellation

Oct 13 2021 13 mins

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 Mythol

UnEarthly SideQuests 1: Chang'e The Chinese Moon Goddess

Sep 20 2021 6 mins

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

4. Cassiopeia: The Queen Who is Also a Squirrel

Sep 09 2021 13 mins

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 S

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

Aug 03 2021 17 mins

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 dedica

2. Leo The Great Lion Constellation

Jul 05 2021 12 mins

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 Mythol

1. Ursa Major & Ursa Minor: The Bear Constellations

Jun 08 2021 17 mins

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

Introducing UnEarthly Quests

Jun 01 2021 2 mins

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 htt