Kevin Bott
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Edition
Full screen version.
Language
English
Description
Charts the adventures of heroic Theseus from his rise out of obscurity all the way to the throne of Athens. Viewers join Theseus as he makes his heroic decision to take on King Minos, the ruler of Crete, and the deadly Minotaur.
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Edition
Full screen version.
Language
English
Description
In this program, students will observe the creation of the universe from chaos and learn how Zeus became the king of the gods. This video also provides an overview of the major characters in Greek mythology and sheds light on their relationships with each other and with humans.
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Edition
Full screen version.
Language
English
Description
Retells some of the scenes from Homer's Iliad, which depicts the exploits of the Greeks and Greek gods during the Trojan War. Discusses the judgment of Paris (which led to the conflict), the beauty of Helen, the fatal weakness of brave Achilles, and the mystery of the Trojan Horse.
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Edition
Full screen version.
Language
English
Description
In Greek mythology, brave Odysseus ruled the kingdom of Ithaca with his clever and beautiful queen Penelope. After leading his troops to victory in the Trojan War, this revered hero began a long and treacherous journey home--an "odyssey" recounted in Homer's epic poem of the same name.
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Edition
Full screen version.
Language
English
Description
Presents the tale of the great hunter Orion and explains his placement in the heavens, along with his faithful hunting dogs and the animals he hunted. In addition, students learn of the origins of the bear constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, and of the vanity that put a queen named Cassiopeia high into the heavens.
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Edition
Full screen version.
Language
English
Description
Perseus's tale is that of a young man who struggles to fulfill his own fate with the help of the powerful goddess Athena. Perseus & Medusa chronicles this hero's quest to pursue the head of a hideous Gorgon whose terrifying stare could turn men to stone!
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Edition
Full screen version.
Language
English
Description
Greek mythology is filled with stories of the tragic fates that awaited those individuals whose poor judgment and excessive pride (or hubris) offended the gods. This video recounts the myths of the weaver Arachne, Daedalus and his reckless son Icarus, Prometheus the fire-stealer, and Pandora.