Story Chest: Greek Myths
6 Episodes
Professor Hyll introduces each Greek Myth with a painted vase for each story. A fantastic introduction to some of the most famous Greek myths, meet Theseus, Perseus, Orpheus, Heracles, Odysseus, Ariadne, Circe, Polyphemus, Medusa, and the Minotaur in these wonderful stories retold by Steven Berkoff.
Watch the stories or read along with our exclusive, wonderfully illustrated guided reading version.
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08:57Episode 1Theseus and the Minotaur
Episode 1
Theseus journeys to Crete to fight the Minotaur in the Labyrinth and save his people.
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09:22Episode 2Perseus and Medusa
Episode 2
The tale of Perseus and the terrifying Medusa. With help from the gods, Perseus sets to fulfilling his destiny as a great hero. He faces Medusa to save his mother, encounters a sea monster and faces a wicked King.
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09:27Episode 3Orpheus and Eurydice
Episode 3
Orpheus travels to the underworld to save his love Eurydice from Hades
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08:10Episode 4Heracles and the Lernean Hydra
Episode 4
Heracles faces the terrifying Lernean Hydra - and learns the importance of asking for help when it is needed.
This episodes contains gory and frightening moments, which may be unsuitable for young viewers. Parents and teachers are advised the watch the episode before sharing with younger childre...
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09:16Episode 5Odysseus and the Cyclops
Episode 5
Odysseus is captured by the cyclops Polyphemus. He outwits the terrifying giant but suffers the wrath of Posiden.
Please note this episode contains gory and frightening moments which may be unsuitable for younger view. Parents and teachers are advised to watch the episode before sharing it with ...
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08:15Episode 6Odysseus and Circe
Episode 6
Odysseus, cast adrift at sea, lands on the island of the enchantress (and animal obsessed) Circe. With help from Hermes, he wins Circe over and continues his long journey home.