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    Olympic Games: The Myth
    Olympic Games: The Myth
    Olympic Games: The Myth
    Audiobook17 minutes

    Olympic Games: The Myth

    Written by Tina Angelou

    Narrated by Tina Angelou and Danae Phelps

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    About this audiobook

    Discover the secrets of the Olympic Games through the Greek myths. Three Greek myths for the foundation of the Olympic Games unfold their secrets.

    Titans and Giants against the Gods! Who prevents the marriage of the beautiful princess? What prophecy will the oracle of Delphi give to stop a civil war? Walk the trails of the ancient Greek myths and discover the meaning of the Olympic Games!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAKTIS AV Team
    Release dateSep 30, 2016
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