Great Greek Myths — Season 1, Episode 6: Apollo, Shadow and Light
Documentary • 26 min • 3 seasons, 40 episodes • ★ 8.4/10
Episode synopsis
Although they were the son and daughter of Zeus, Apollo and his twin sister Artemis were born under threats from the goddess Hera. Zeus' wife Hera never forgave the twins' mother - the nymph Leto - for her union with the King of Mount Olympus, and she forced Leto into exile.
About Great Greek Myths
Based on original animation and selected iconographies throughout art history, this series of twenty episodes tells the Greek myths. An all-picture creation, which features the fascinating destinies of gods, heroes, and great figures of mythology.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1Zeus and the Conquest of Power
- E2Zeus in Love
- E3Prometheus, The Rebel of Olympus
- E4Hades, A Reluctant King
- E5Athena, Armed Wisdom
- E7Aphrodite, Dictated by Desire
- E8Dionysus, An Outsider in the City
- E9Hermes, The Impenetrable Messenger
- E10Tartarus, The Damned of the Earth
- E11Psyche, Beauty and the Beast
- E12Perseus, The Look of Death
- E13Orpheus, A Hymn of Impossible Love