Great Greek Myths — Season 1, Episode 8: Dionysus, An Outsider in the City
Documentary • 26 min • 3 seasons, 40 episodes • ★ 8.4/10
Episode synopsis
Zeus had a reputation for being a seducer of women. One day he lay with a mortal - Semele, the daughter of the king of Thebes. Their son Dionysos was brought up by nymphs. One day he discovered the vine, and decided to travel the world teaching mankind the art of making wine out of it.
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
- E6Apollo, Shadow and Light
- E7Aphrodite, Dictated by Desire
- 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