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 quests as he discovers the power of music and learns that, when a god is giving you instructions that your life depends on, you really should be listening carefully!

We'll discuss just some of the many interesting objects in and around Cygnus, including two very famous asterisms (and get clearer on what asterisms are).

 

Content warnings:

While nothing is graphic, there are themes of death and grief in this episode - frequently mentioned from 14 minute mark onwards.

 

Announcement

The Celestial Tales is part of a research project.  For more information, and to get involved, find the survey here: https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cGtfAsWfqsNb9YO

 

Music

 

Skye Cuillin by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4371-skye-cuillin

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

A Lost Map Of A Heaven by Shaoqing "Luna" Li

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5070-a-lost-map-of-a-heaven

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license