There are some stories that have been with us for ages but that doesn’t mean every time you hear it, it’s going to be what you expect. On this episode of The Apple Seed we're sharing traditional tellings alongside unconventional interpretations of classic stories from Greek mythology. Stories and songs included in this episode are:

The Perilous Pomegranate by Beatrice Bowles (1:57)

The tale of Persephone, the daughter of the goddess Demeter who gets kidnapped by the god of the underworld, Hades. Learn more about Beatrice Bowles, who won the 2015 World Storytelling Award, by visting: www.beatricebowles.com

Theseus by Barbara McBride-Smith (12:09)

The story of the "hero" who defeated the minotaur. Learn more about Barbara McBride-Smith, who is known for her Western spin on Greek mythology, by visting: timpfest.org

Athena and Poseidon by Susan Reed (34:54)

The myth of a battle of sorts between Athena and Poseidon when they were petitioning to be the patron saint of a newly built temple. The song that follows the story is entitled: Olive Tree. Learn more about Susan Reed, winner of a NAPPA Gold award, by visting: www.susanreed.com

Pegamoose and the Gorgonzola Medusa by Willy Claflin (44:10)

Maynard Moose's creative take on the Greek myth of Pegasus and Medusa. Learn more about Willy Claflin, who is also an award-winning children's author, by visting: www.willyclaflin.com