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As we count down to our September 1 launch, enjoy this bite-sized audio appetizer. It’s a mini-tale from ancient Greek and Roman times told by Rebecca, with help from some faithful feline friends: our League of Lions!

Follow Lions and Legends on your favorite podcast app for mini-audio treats every other Tuesday all summer long. Thanks for being part of the Lions and Legends pride! 

Join our mailing list here!

Contribute to Rebecca and Eric’s fundraiser for this exciting new indie endeavor here! 

Join our social media communities: Instagram, Facebook

Subscribe to our YouTube channel!</description>
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As we count down to our September 1 launch, enjoy this bite-sized audio appetizer. It’s a mini-tale from ancient Greek and Roman times told by Rebecca, with help from some faithful feline friends: our League of Lions!

Follow Lions and Legends on your favorite podcast app for mini-audio treats every other Tuesday all summer long. Thanks for being part of the Lions and Legends pride! 

Join our mailing list here!

Contribute to Rebecca and Eric’s fundraiser for this exciting new indie endeavor here! 

Join our social media communities: Instagram, Facebook

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<p>As we count down to our September 1 launch, enjoy this bite-sized audio appetizer. It’s a mini-tale from ancient Greek and Roman times told by Rebecca, with help from some faithful feline friends: our League of Lions!</p>
<p>Follow Lions and Legends on your favorite podcast app for mini-audio treats every other Tuesday all summer long. Thanks for being part of the Lions and Legends pride! </p>
<p>Join our mailing list <a href="https://lionsandlegends.org">here</a>!</p>
<p>Contribute to Rebecca and Eric’s fundraiser for this exciting new indie endeavor <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-rebecca-and-erics-new-podcast-journey?attribution_id=sl%3A15f72aac-a583-4f04-a984-551449f53a60&amp;utm_campaign=unknown&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=widget">here</a>! </p>
<p>Join our social media communities: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lionsandlegends/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572131887026">Facebook</a></p>
<p>Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXlJe_HEyjf7MU1K1LZw7-Q">YouTube channel</a>!</p>
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Welcome to the magical world of Lions and Legends: fun, fantastical retellings of legends, myths, folktales, and fables through the ages!

Each 15- to 25-minute audio adventure will feature gripping action and compelling characters, while providing a timeless tool for teaching values, fostering empathy, and bringing hope, wisdom, and comfort to today’s topsy-turvy world. 

Full-length episodes drop September 1st. In the meantime, follow us to enjoy appetizing audio treats every other Tuesday all summer. Visit lionsandlegends.org to learn more, join our mailing list, and contribute to Rebecca and Eric’s fundraiser for this new indie endeavor!</description>
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Each 15- to 25-minute audio adventure will feature gripping action and compelling characters, while providing a timeless tool for teaching values, fostering empathy, and bringing hope, wisdom, and comfort to today’s topsy-turvy world. 

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