Labors of Heracles, The
FEATURES & DETAILS:
- Copyright: 2004
- Language: English, Spanish
- Closed-Captioned
- Color, Animated
- MARC records, Catalog Card Kit and Single Main Entry Cards are available
- Features: Chapter Select, Interactive Menus, Discussion Questions & Activities
- Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
- DVD Region: ALL
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
The legend of Heracles originated thousands of years ago with stories of a mighty hero who continually confronted danger and possible death, but in the process, gained everlasting fame and glory. Better known by his Roman name, Hercules, Heracles is perhaps the most famous of all the classic heroes. Even though his father is Zeus, the greatest of gods, Heracles still struggles and suffers like a mortal at the hands of the devious goddess Hera and the evil King Eurystheus. The Labors of Heracles provides viewers with a thrilling account of some of the impossible tasks this muscle-bound demigod completed to atone for his earthly mistakes. Part of the multivolume Greek Mythology for Students DVD Series. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"The tales are well-written and briskly paced, and the computer animation is simple, but eye-catching…The programs are beautifully done, bringing the subject matter to life in a clear and informative way. A valuable addition to studies of Ancient Greece as well as classroom myth and legend units."- School Library Journal (Sept 2005)"…will hold students’ interest…The narrator has a great voice…a good fit for upper elementary to junior high and great support material for Greek mythology units…Recommended."- Library Media Connection