Great Greek Myths — Season 1, Episode 7: Aphrodite, Dictated by Desire
Documentary • 26 min • 3 seasons, 40 episodes • ★ 8.4/10
Episode synopsis
Kronos revolted against his father Uranus. He severed his father's genitals, and threw them into the sea, where they mingled with the foam and gave birth to Aphrodite. Aphrodite was born from this highly unusual union. She inspired romantic love and physical attraction in equal measure.
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
- 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