This series tells the stories of the Greek gods and heroes, vividly narrated by one of today’s greatest storytellers, Sir Peter Ustinov. Filmed in Greece at Mount Olympus, Athens, Delphi, Olympia, and on the islands of Delos and Samathras, these programs retrace the origins of Greek mythology and explain the rivalries between the gods. The programs explore the human search for meaning in the chaotic forces of nature and the universe above, and remind contemporary audiences of the relevance of myths and legends for our own time.
Apollo: Light and Harmony
The Greeks also called Apollo, Phoebus—brilliant one, perpetually reborn, who shoots darts from afar and who incorporates the radiant characteristics of the sun. In this program, we learn about Apollo’s mother, Leto; his birth on the island of Delos; his twin sister, Artemis; Python and Pythia; and the oracle of Delphi. Also discussed are Cassandra’s prediction of the fall of Troy, Apollo and the concept of spiritual cleansing, and Apollo and the lyre. The stories of Apollo and Daphne, Hyacinthus, Marsyas, Asclepius, and the centaur Chiron are told. (26 minutes) MsSVig
