The Dragon at the Start of the World, and the King Who Walked to the End of It | History for Sleep

Fall asleep to the oldest stories anyone wrote down — the god who cut the dragon of the deep in half to make the sky and the earth, and the king who walked to the end of the world looking for a way not to die, read slowly over gentle ambient sound. Tonight, you rest with the ancient world — read slowly, warmly, and unhurried, over soft ambient sound designed for deep sleep. This is about an hour and three quarters of storytelling read aloud, with gentle ambient sound carrying you through the full 3 hours. Perfect for winding down, calming an anxious mind, drifting off, or turning your night into a moment of quiet reflection. 🌙 For best sleep: Dim your screen. Lower the volume. Let the old stories wash over you like slow, deep water. If your mind wanders, that is well. If you drift away, that is well. The stories will still be here. 📖 New history and mythology readings uploaded three times a week. Subscribe and tap the notification bell so tonight's story is ready when you are. Sleep well, and dream of old worlds. Readings curated from public-domain source texts. This is a channel made by a real person who loves these stories. 0:00 Welcome 1:58 The Creation Legend 54:11 Deified Heroes 1:50:36 Goodnight #gilgamesh #epicofgilgamesh #mesopotamianmythology #babylonianmythology #ancientmesopotamia #babylon