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Radio 4,16 Mar 2026,14 mins

Available for 22 days

Award-winning writer Cal Flyn explores the profound power of mystery and the provocation of the unknown. In the beginning were the gods of the ancient world - and the rituals which developed around their worship. Written and read by Cal Flyn Produced by Eilidh McCreadie A BBC Audio Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

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