“...I have also heard of the fate of the Pierides—the nine daughters of King Pierus and Euippe—who dared challenge the nine daughters of Zeus, the Muses, to a contest of song. ‘The Muses may sing beautifully,’ the nymphs whispered among themselves, ‘but our voices are finer still.’ The Muses accepted the challenge without hesitation. When the contest was over and the Pierides had been defeated, the goddesses transformed the once melodious maidens into birds with harsh and discordant cries…”
On Saturday, 06 June 2026, from 17:00 to 18:00 Athens time, Voice of Greece presents the first part of “Myths Set to Music”, a delightful collection by Maria Andrikopoulou, published by Kalendis Editions and beautifully illustrated by Nikolaos Andrikopoulos.
Through ten captivating tales, the book invites listeners into the enchanting world of Greek mythology, where gods, heroes, mythical creatures, and legendary adventures come alive through storytelling infused with rhythm, imagination, and music. Both engaging and meticulously researched, these myths offer young listeners—and the young at heart—a fresh and accessible path into one of the world’s richest cultural traditions.
Threaded together by the universal language of music, the stories unfold like a tapestry of wonder, humor, and discovery. At the end of each tale, the author offers a brief companion note, shedding light on the mythical figures and traditions behind the narrative, enriching the listener’s journey through the ancient Greek imagination.
Join us for the first part of this magical voyage through familiar and lesser-known myths of ancient Greece, where storytelling and music meet to awaken curiosity and inspire wonder.
Produced and presented by Maria Karagiannaki-Iona
Broadcast: Saturday, 06 June 2026, at 17:00 Athens time.
