#163 - Bullfinch’s Mythology: Ibycus

In this captivating episode, journey to ancient Greece and be enthralled by the tale of Ibycus, a poet blessed by Apollo and destined for the Isthmian games in Corinth. As he walks through a sacred grove, fate intervenes tragically, leading to his untimely demise at the hands of thieves. Yet, his death does not go unwitnessed, for a flock of cranes, observed by the poet in his last moments, become celestial harbingers of justice.

The city grieves his loss, and during the festival's tragic play, the Furies' song takes on a chilling reality as the cranes reappear, revealing the murderers hidden among the crowd. With dramatic flare, this episode of Young Tales brings to life a story of revenge and divine justice, proving that even in silence and shadow, truth finds its way to light. Join Todd Young as he narrates this story of myth and morality, an enchanting experience for both the young and the young at heart.