This week on Echoes and Tales, we share the Greek-inspired story of a boy who refused to accept the cold. Against the will of the gods, he carried fire down from Olympus to his people. What began as a single coal became the warmth of community and the light of words. A timeless reminder that curiosity can ignite revolutions.

This week on Echoes and Tales, we bring you the The Weaver of the Desert Sky. Layla's gift of weaving is unlike any other, her cloth glows with the whispers of the desert. But when a spirit challenges her to weave the storm itself, she discovers the hidden heartbeat of the Earth. A story of wonder, resilience, and the magic of listening.

West African – Akan Folktale Inspired.

When a young drummer discovers his rhythms can awaken the spirits of the forest, he must choose between using his gift for fame or for harmony. A story of sound, sacrifice, and the unseen world that listens.

Echoes and Tales brings timeless stories from around the world to your ears every week

In this haunting Greek myth, the gifted musician Orpheus ventures into the underworld to bring back his beloved Eurydice. Guided by love and melody, he faces the ultimate test of trust. A timeless tale of devotion, art, and the fragility of hope.

Echoes and Tales brings timeless stories from around the world to your ears every week.

Step into the final hours of a queen who refused to bow.

A glimpse of one of our premium history episodes inside Storykeeper’s Circle.

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In the full episode, we uncover:

• Cleopatra’s final strategy against Rome

• Her last political gambles

• The myth, the power, and the woman behind the legend

If you enjoy powerful storytelling, ancient history, and cinematic narration, you’ll love the complete series inside Storykeeper’s Circle.

When a cruel king challenges a young girl’s wit, she answers every riddle with grace and intelligence. This African folktale shines with wisdom, courage, and the message that knowledge and truth can outshine even the mightiest ruler.

Echoes and Tales brings timeless stories from around the world to your ears every week.

From the heart of the Pacific comes the tale of Maui, the daring demigod who fished islands from the sea and slowed the sun to help humankind. This Polynesian legend celebrates bravery, creativity, and the power of one spirit to change the world.

Echoes and Tales brings timeless stories from around the world to your ears every week.

A poor fisherman catches a magical talking fish that grants wishes — but his wife’s greed soon grows beyond measure. Each wish brings them closer to ruin in this timeless tale of desire, gratitude, and knowing when enough is enough.

Echoes and Tales brings timeless stories from around the world to your ears every week.