The Celestial Tales
A podcast where we explore the night sky using mythology and astronomy.
Join me, Gemma Kerr, as I tell the stories that various cultures have linked to the constellations; as well as explaining the science behind the stars!
- Update frequency
- every 24 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 6
- Years Active
- 2021
Episode 5 - The Longest Night
The Longest Night - Winter Solstice
In this mini episode we explore some of the Yule stories behind Christmas - meeting characters from Pagan, Wiccan, and Norse Mythology.
In the astronomy section of…
Episode 4 - Constant as the Northern Star
Constant as the Northern Star - Polaris
This time we explore the North Star, Polaris, through a story from Hinduism. We'll meet Dhruva, a young boy whose family troubles will lead him to discover hi…
Episode 3 - Tricks and Treats
Tricks and Treats - Atoq
In a bit of a Halloween special, we explore a 'dark constellation' called Atoq, through a collection of Andean myths surrounding the fox.
We'll meet Fox and watch him try to …
Episode 2 - Swan Song
Swan Song - Cygnus
In episode 2 of The Celestial Tales, we explore the recognisable constellation of Cygnus through the tale of Orpheus, from Ancient Greek mythology.
We'll join Orpheus on two of his…
Episode 1 - Master of All Trades
Master of All Trades - Orion
In episode 1 of The Celestial Tales, we explore the well-known constellation of Orion through a character from Irish Mythology.
Lugh is a young Irish god ready to find hi…
Welcome to The Celestial Tales
An introduction to The Celestial Tales podcast. Listen to this first to find out what it's all about!
Music:
Skye Cuillin by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4371-skye-cui…