Great Greek Myths — Season 1, Episode 18: Heracles, The Man Who Became a God
Documentary • 26 min • 3 seasons, 40 episodes • ★ 8.4/10
Episode synopsis
We all know about Heracles' unequalled strength, and the twelve labors he had to carry out, but we know a great deal less about the way in which his life was turned upside down by a series of terrible curses.
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
- 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