Narrator: Thomas Jones 🇬🇧 Writer: Frankie Regalia ✍️ Sound effects: mythical flute, waves on shore 🪈🌊 Includes mentions of: Bodies of Water, Swimming, Children, Family, Mythology, Horses, Fantastical Creatures, Romance. Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, our series on the Olympian gods of Greek mythology continues. We'll visit Poseidon in his underwater palace and discover his strange connection with horses. 😴 Watch, listen and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube channel. And hit subscribe while you're there! Enjoy various playlists of our stories and meditations on our Slumber Studios Spotify profile. Support Us Get Sleepy’s Premium Feed: getsleepy.com/support/ Get Sleepy Merchandise: getsleepy.com/store Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-sleepy/id1487513861 Connect Stay up to date on all our news and even vote on upcoming episodes! Website: getsleepy.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/getsleepypod/ Instagram: instagram.com/getsleepypod/ Twitter: twitter.com/getsleepypod Our Apps Redeem exclusive unlimited access to Premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Get Sleepy and Slumber Studios team: Deep Sleep Sounds: deepsleepsounds.com/getsleepy/ Slumber: slumber.fm/getsleepy/ FAQs Have a query for us or need help with something? You might find your answer here:Get Sleepy FAQs About Get Sleepy Get Sleepy is the #1 story-telling podcast designed to help you get a great night’s rest. By combining sleep meditations with a relaxing bedtime story, each episode will guide you gently towards sleep. Get Sleepy Premium Get instant access to ad-free episodes and Thursday night bonus episodes by subscribing to our premium feed. It's easy! Sign up in two taps! Get Sleepy Premium feed includes: Monday and Wednesday night episodes (with zero ads). An exclusive Thursday night bonus episode. Access to the entire back catalog (also ad-free). Extra-long episodes. Exclusive sleep meditation episodes. Discounts on merchandise. We’ll love you forever. Get your 7-day free trial: getsleepy.com/support. Thank you so much for listening! Feedback? Let us know your thoughts! getsleepy.com/contact-us/. Get Sleepy is a production of Slumber Studios. Check out our podcasts, apps, and more at slumberstudios.com. That’s all for now. Sweet dreams ❤️ 😴 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chapter 1: What is the purpose of the Get Sleepy podcast?
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I'm your host, Thomas, and it's so lovely to have your company. Tonight, we return to our series on the Olympian gods of Greek mythology, a series that I have the pleasure of narrating in its entirety, all of which was wonderfully written by Frankie The ancient Greek god of storms, earthquakes, horses, and the sea is as changeable as the realms he rules over.
Poseidon is the next deity we shall visit during our excursions into Greek myth. One of Zeus's two tempestuous brothers, Poseidon is a god with literally earth-shaking power. We'll attend with him in his underwater palace and discover his strange connection with horses. We do what we do here at Get Sleepy because we care deeply about helping people all over the world enjoy better, healthier rest.
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Chapter 3: What is the story behind Poseidon in Greek mythology?
Its surface is unmarred by large vessels or commercial fishing boats. This is many hundreds of years before humans will cross the seas in anything that is not propelled by the breath of the wind or the arms of man. The water is so clear that someone looking down can see fish swimming many feet below them, as clearly as if they were just out of reach. And what's that in the depths?
A glimmer appears and disappears in the blink of an eye. It is the only visible hint that, leagues beneath the sea, there stands a great lost city. The sleek grey body of a dolphin glides through the sea and dives deeper. This is no ordinary dolphin. He bears a sacred duty, honor-bound to be a messenger for the lord of these waves.
Deeper, the dolphin dives, and the water around him shifts from light blue to the rich sapphire of the depths. From the darkness, a structure starts to emerge. At first, it appears to be a great mound with many lumps and crevices. As the dolphin draws nearer, the form of a citadel sharpens.
Turrets, towers, and spires crown its head, while innumerable bridges, pathways, and lanes connect the various dome structures of the city. This place looks as though it has been pieced together from shells, pearls, and coral. It has the look of being grown rather than constructed like a coral reef.
It is as colourful as a reef, with every bright shade of the rainbow represented against the dark blue background of the sea. The pale sunlight from the surface filters down to dapple this sea palace. Sea creatures dart here and there, but the true residents of this place are the otherworldly Oceanids and Nereids.
The Oceanids number over 3,000, and are the children of the titans Oceanus and Tethys. There are over 50 Nereids, all of whom are daughters of the Oceanid Doris and Nereus, also known as the Old Man of the Sea. These sea nymphs and minor deities make this fallen city their home, though it was once a place where humankind lived.
Beneath the coral, shells, and palls are the bones of a city called Atlantis. The humans of this floating city were foolish and did not properly honor the sea or its ruler, to whom they owed much. As a result, the city was dragged to the bottom of the ocean and taken as the home of Poseidon. Poseidon is the god of the sea and storms, earthquakes and tidal waves.
It was with one huge wave that he claimed Atlantis. Now, many hundreds of years later, he makes his home there. The dolphin darts through the city. He glides over mosaic-lined buildings and past algae-covered windows. At the heart of the city is the palace, an ornate building that rises from the floor of the ocean all the way to the tallest spire.
The dolphin swims gracefully through the front doors of the palace and directly into the cavernous great hall. The floor is tiled in the pattern of a great wave and lit by a beam of light filtering down from the huge domed roof. Coral and sea plants grow from cracks in the walls, and a few small colorful fish drift lazily through the water, oblivious to the royal surroundings.
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Chapter 4: What is the significance of Atlantis in Poseidon's story?
He relaxes his body, allowing his human-like form to melt into the strong flow of water. Poseidon becomes one with the water around him. He can feel the mood, the tides, and the motion of the sea as he taps into this water that connects everything on the planet. He gathers himself into a current and presses towards his destination.
As he travels, Poseidon checks on the health and state of the oceans. He feels the deep rumbling of a sea battle near Sicily and senses the soft, lapping waves on the shores of Cyprus. In no time at all, Poseidon finds himself stepping out of the water and onto the beaches of Greece, a man-like form once again.
He walks up the beach, feeling the comfort of warm sand beneath him, molding to his feet with every step. A whinny brings his attention from the pearly beach to the only other figure on the shore. A huge dappled grey horse stands watching Poseidon, its silvery mane flowing in the soft breeze. The creature waits for Poseidon to approach with gentle eyes.
Poseidon reaches out and places his hand on the velvety muzzle of Arion, the very first horse. Many years ago, when Poseidon was still courting Amphitrite, he brought Arion to life. The young god at the time was flustered and tongue-tied whenever he found himself in Amphitrite's presence. Her father, Nereus, had made it very clear that he approved of the match.
But Poseidon feared that it wouldn't come to pass because of his inability to tell Amphitrite all the things he felt when he looked at her. Determined to find a way to express his love, Poseidon set about creating something to give to her. He and his siblings are all grandchildren of Gaia, the primordial goddess of the earth. As a result, the power of creation resides in them all.
Poseidon was determined to create a creature for Amphitrite and win her affection. He knew that she had lived her entire life in the sea, surrounded by the vast array of beautiful and fantastical creatures found there. From seals and whales to colorful fish of all sizes, Amphitrite was used to the wonders of the ocean.
Poseidon decided to create her an animal of the earth, something that would be her companion when she decided to come up above the waves. In addition to the practical task of carrying her across the land, Poseidon also wanted this creature to be beautiful, for he saw Amphitrite as the most beautiful being to have graced existence. Poseidon's work took him months and months.
He started and restarted many times, desperately wanting to find the perfect balance between grace, power, beauty, utility, and gentleness. Finally, he knew he had struck upon the perfect animal. He breathed life into Arion and watched as the foal took its first shaky steps before him.
The little animal had pressed his wet nose into Poseidon's hand in much the same way that the adult Arion was doing now. Poseidon looks into the dark brown eyes of the adult horse and smiles. He climbs gracefully onto his back, and together they set off for a human city. Though Arion appears to be cantering at a leisurely pace, he covers a surprising amount of ground.
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Chapter 5: Who are the key characters in Poseidon's tale?
They travel away from the coast and through the thick, wild forests towards the ancient city of Corinth. Poseidon makes himself and Arion invisible to mortal eyes, not wanting to be distracted or waylaid on his journey. Their presence is neither seen nor felt by the residents of the ancient Grecian wilderness. Large stags with many-pronged antlers do not even turn an ear towards the pair.
They continue to graze. Colonies of rabbits remain unbothered by the passing gods. Flocks of blackbirds and songbirds alike remain perched, seeing no reason to take flight. They draw closer to Corinth, and Poseidon returns his attention to the task at hand. He has come to this city with a specific purpose.
Many years ago, Poseidon gave a mortal king called Glaucus an immense responsibility and honor. The god of the seas gave him a son to foster. The boy, called Bellerophon, grew up like a normal human child. The only sign of his godly parentage was his uncanny ability to charm any horse he met. Even the wildest, most untamable stallion would quiet under Bellerophon's gentle hands.
Poseidon watched him grow up from afar. proud beyond words of his human son. Now that Bellerophon is reaching manhood, Poseidon has devised several tests for the youthful boy. He wants to discover if this son has what it takes to join his immortal family. The first test involves another of Poseidon's sons, though this one is not human, or even part human. Pegasus is a pearly white horse.
He is as strong and powerful as he is lovely. He is also unique because from his back spring two huge white wings. Pegasus is the only one of his kind and is a divine creature in his own right. Normally, he is very skittish around humans. He is well aware of their desire to tame, control, and bridle him. Poseidon has instructed him to appear to Bellerophon nonetheless.
If the youth can earn the trust of Pegasus, he will pass the first test. Arion brings Poseidon to the woods just outside the city of Corinth, and the sea god gracefully dismounts. He allows Arion to wander off to a nearby meadow so he can graze. Poseidon remains invisible waiting for the arrival of his sons. The breeze ruffles the leaves of the trees, creating a whispering calm in the woods.
The soft noise almost completely masks the sound of hooves padding gently through the forest. Through the layers of greens and browns, something brilliantly white approaches. The soft hoofbeats are coupled with the rustle of huge wings. At first, Pegasus appears only as streaks of white, before emerging in all his glory. in the place where Poseidon is waiting.
Poseidon briefly places a hand on Pegasus' flank. His coat is softer than velvet, and a deep warmth radiates from his skin. Poseidon removes his hand and steps deeper into the woods, as another sound breaks through the silence. Bellerophon slowly approaches. He is a boy of sixteen, but already as tall as his father. His eyes are glued to Pegasus and wide with wonder.
He stops, allowing Pegasus to get a good look at him, before approaching further. What passes between boy and winged horse is something truly divine. They seem to be able to communicate and understand one another without words. Poseidon watches as Bellerophon reaches out a hand and calmly rubs the nose of Pegasus. Slowly, the boy comes to the winged horse and gracefully climbs onto his back.
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Chapter 6: How does Poseidon prepare for his journey?
Poseidon tells Bellerophon that if he can complete the next challenge, he'll be rewarded with the opportunity to gain immortality and live in the underwater palace of Atlantis. He will be able to meet his other divine siblings, cousins, and extended family. The words are barely out of Poseidon's mouth when Bellerophon agrees.
He promises to make his father proud and earn his place amongst the gods. Poseidon relays the place where Bellerophon will find the Chimera. a fearsome creature that is terrorizing the land. The beast has the body of a lion, the tail of a snake, and the head of a goat protruding from its back. To round off the monstrosity, it breathes fire
As Poseidon reveals this information to Bellerophon, he watches the expression on his son's face. The young man's eyes betray fear at first, but quickly change to determination. Eager to begin his adventure, Bellerophon turns Pegasus to leave. But Poseidon stops him. He has Bellerophon and Pegasus follow him through the woods for a short while.
The sound of their footsteps is accompanied by the orchestra of the forest. Birds sing, the wind whistles, and the sound of rushing water grows nearby. Poseidon leads his two sons to the banks of a clear stream. The sound of water flowing over the rocks is so lovely, it could have been mistaken for strange music. No sooner have they approached than a figure draws itself out of the stream.
This nymph is one of the Potomides, a class of naiad or freshwater nymph that specifically looks after streams and rivers. She has the appearance of a stream come to life, as though she is made of liquid glass. Her long hair flows around her, always tugging downstream. Poseidon nods to the naiad and she begins a ritual.
Singing softly, she blesses both Bellerophon and Pegasus and wipes a cool hand over their brows, allowing a few drops of her stream to trickle down their faces. She grants them safety and protection on their difficult journey, and tells them that water will forever be their friend. With her final words, the nymph flows smoothly back into the stream. Bellerophon and Pegasus are now ready to leave.
Poseidon wishes them well, and tells them to meet him on a certain stretch of beach far to the west, if they have been successful in their task. He watches as Pegasus begins to trot and then canter, building up speed until he spreads his great wings and gallops into the sky. Poseidon calls Arion once again and makes his way to the meeting spot.
He doesn't know how long it will take Bellerophon and Pegasus to complete their mission. Arion knows where to go, and Poseidon doesn't need to pay attention to his surroundings. Nevertheless, the scent on the air lets him know that they are once again approaching the coast.
The sharp smell of salt awakens him, and he feels that familiar draw, a yearning for home that comes about when he is near the sea. It isn't long before the sound of the salve greets him as well. When that sound hits his ears, it's as if the tension and stress he didn't know he was holding in his body is taken away with the tide.
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Chapter 7: What happens when Poseidon reaches the surface?
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