#118 - Bullfinch’s Mythology: Pygmalion

Dive into the myth of Pygmalion, a masterful sculptor whose artistry and longing for perfection led him to create Galatea, an ivory maiden with a lifelike form. Disillusioned by the flaws in real love, Pygmalion's devotion to his creation grows into an all-consuming obsession.

Set against the backdrop of Cyprus during Venus's festival, follow Pygmalion's desperate plea to the goddess of love for a companion like his beloved statue. Witness the miraculous moment when Galatea awakens, brining to life a tale imbued with romance and divine intervention.

Join Todd Young as he narrates this timeless story of transformation, love, and the intersection of dreams and reality, in an episode that captivates both the young and the young at heart.