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[2005]
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English
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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.
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Pub. Date
[2005]
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English
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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.
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Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
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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!
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Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Students learn the mythical rationale for the cycle of the seasons through the myth of Persephone and how the narcissus flower was named for a vain young man. Kids also learn the story of Helios, the sun god, and how the Greeks explained the presence of deserts, volcanoes and ice caps on the earthly landscape.
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Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
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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.
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Pub. Date
[2005]
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.
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Pub. Date
[2005]
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.
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