French language Literature
Légendes mythologiques
2016
Sous-titres : Français Espagnol Roumain Anglais Allemand Arabe
Greek mythology is brimming with fantastical tales, stories of warfare and battles and of impossible love that fascinate young and old alike. Discover some of these captivating legends.
French language | Literature
Episode 1
6 min
Le mythe d'Achille
La déesse Thétis, mariée au roi des Myrmidons, avait donné naissance à un fils, Achille. L'eau du Styx, l'un des fleuves des Enfers, avait le pouvoir de rendre invulnérable quiconque s'y baignait. Thétis était une mère aimante et protectrice qui voulait assurer une longue vie à son enfant...
Episode 2
5 min
Le mythe de Dédale et Icare
En Crète, le roi Minos ordonna la construction d'un labyrinthe pour cacher le Minotaure, fruit de l'amour adultère de sa femme Pasiphaé et d'un taureau blanc. Ce fut Dédale, célèbre architecte, qui fut chargé de dessiner les plans du labyrinthe.
Episode 3
6 min
Le mythe de Pandore
Dans l'Olympe, où vivent les dieux, Zeus demanda à Prométhée et à son frère Epiméthée de créer l'espèce humaine. Et ce fut fait. Mais pour que les hommes puissent survivre, il leur manquait le feu avec lequel ils auraient pu se réchauffer, fabriquer des armes et cuire. Prométhée commit alors un effroyable affront pour les dieux...
Episode 4
4 min
Le mythe de Prométhée
Dans l'Olympe, l'harmonie qui régnait jadis vacille : Zeus a détrôné son père, Cronos, et s'est emparé du pouvoir. Prométhée, le Titan, et son frère Epiméthée se sont ralliés à Zeus qui devient ainsi le dieu suprême de l'Olympe...
Episode 5
5 min
Le mythe d'Ulysse et Pénélope
Roi de Sparte, Icarios souhaite marier sa fille, Pénélope. La jeune femme est belle et douce, elle est l'héritière d'un royaume fortuné. Aussi, les prétendants ne manquent pas et Icarios veut choisir celui qui sera digne d'elle. Mais comment départager les courtisans ?
Greek mythology is brimming with fantastical tales, stories of warfare and battles and of impossible love that fascinate young and old alike. Discover some of these captivating legends.
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