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Series · 1991 · Drama

The Storyteller: Greek Myths

★8.2 1991 1 Season Anthony Minghella TV-MA

A storyteller in a labyrinth tells his dog the stories of Perseus and Medusa, Icarus and Daedalus, Theseus and the Minotaur, and Orpheus and Euridyce.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

Theseus & The Minotaur

Episode 01

Theseus & The Minotaur

Dec 1, 1991 · 24 min

An Athenian storyteller and his dog take shelter in the labyrinth of Knossos. There he recounts the story of the minotaur confined to the maze by King Minos ten centuries earlier. When the young hero Theseus came of age, he began walking the heroes path. Reclaiming his rightful place as the son of Athenian king Aegeus, Theseus insisted in traveling to Crete to face the dreaded minotaur.

Perseus & The Gorgon

Episode 02

Perseus & The Gorgon

Dec 8, 1991 · 24 min

Owing to the Oracle's prophesy, Perseus is born in darkness and captivity. Together with his mother Danaë, the young son of Zeus manages to escape death at sea. After coming of age, the young hero vows to bring back back Medusa the Gorgon to stop the evil king Polydektes from marrying his mother. He is given special weapons and armor by the gods to complete his task but still cannot escape the prophesy that he will one day kill his grandfather.

Orpheus & Eurydice

Episode 03

Orpheus & Eurydice

Dec 15, 1991 · 24 min

Orpheus, son of Calliope the muse, fell in love with Eurydice the moment he set eyes on her. His love for her was so strong that when she perished from a poisonous snake bite, Orpheus traveled down to the realm of Hades to plead for her return. His music softened the heart of Hades' wife Persephone, but before Orpheus and Eurydice can walk out into the sunlight, Hades has one more trick to play.

Daedalus & Icarus

Episode 04

Daedalus & Icarus

Dec 22, 1991 · 24 min

Daedalus was the greatest craftsman in Greece. Unfortunately his skill did not rub off on his son, Icarus. Jealousy and frustration forces the pair into a life on the run. Cruel King Minos of Crete asks Daedalus to design a maze to imprison the creature known as the Minotaur, then locks Daedalus and his son inside the labyrinth to make sure only he knows the secrets it hides. But Daedalus escapes, and builds a pair of wings for himself and Icarus to escape Crete.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 8.2 /10

based on 109 votes

Synopsis

A storyteller in a labyrinth tells his dog the stories of Perseus and Medusa, Icarus and Daedalus, Theseus and the Minotaur, and Orpheus and Euridyce.

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

Cast

2 principal cast

Brian Henson

Brian Henson

The Dog

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

The Storyteller

Where to watch The Storyteller: Greek Myths

The Storyteller: Greek Myths is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Anthony Minghella has 1 season and 4 total episodes, rated 8.2/10 by 109 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Storyteller: Greek Myths have?

The Storyteller: Greek Myths has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.

Is The Storyteller: Greek Myths still on the air?

The Storyteller: Greek Myths has ended and is no longer in production.

When did The Storyteller: Greek Myths first air?

The Storyteller: Greek Myths first aired on December 1, 1991.

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