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 North Star.  We discover the Norse myths and we learn how black slaves historically used the Big Dipper and the North Star to find freedom in America.
Join me on this quest around the world and through history and mythology.

This episode involves stories that include rape, impersonation, attempted murder, and child neglect.

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Music: Hymn to the Gods by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
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The Pyre by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4504-the-pyre
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Sounds from Zapsplat.com

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