The Ramayana Pt. 1: A Royal Wedding

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The Ramayana Pt. 1: A Royal Wedding

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Oct 4, 2022

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He was the son born to defeat evil. She was the princess shackled by a curse. Together, Rama and Sita would rule a kingdom — if not for a promise made long ago.
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Oct 4, 2022

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Myths endure for a reason. This episodic audio drama brings ancient myths to life for the modern audience. Each episode presents exciting stories and analysis of each myth's history and origins, giving insight into how our ancestors saw the universe. Mythology releases a new episode every Tuesday. Mythology is a production of Cutler Media and part of the Parcast Network.

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