15 Hermes: The Constellation of Lyra, Part 1

Greek myth Lyra

No sooner is he born than Baby Hermes leaps out of his cradle and embarks on a slapstick adventure to charm his way into the Olympian pantheon. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob.Production and sound by Geoff Chong.Starring:Chris Mack as Hermes.Margeaux Lampley as Maia.Kester Lovelace as Apollo.Joseph Marshall as the farmer.And Dario Costa as Zeus. … Read more15 Hermes: The Constellation of Lyra, Part 1

14 Deltoton: The Constellation of Triangulum

Greek Myth Deltoton

Hermes tries to make some order in the night sky in spite of Zeus’ meddling. Centuries later the Starlink mega-constellations disrupt everything…. Starring Chris Mack as Hermes and Dario Costa as Zeus. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob.Production and sound by Geoff Chong. A big thank you to Jean-Paul Palmyre at Studio Quali’sons, Paris. Download the … Read more14 Deltoton: The Constellation of Triangulum

13 Via Lactea: The Milky Way

Greek Myth Milky Way

Hera, the Queen of the Gods, is having trouble with her afternoon nap. One by one the memories of her husband’s betrayals return, building a devastating portrait of a dysfunctional marriage. (This story – like so many Greek myths – contains references to assault and violence.) Starring Natasha Cashman as Hera.Featuring Dario Costa as Zeus. … Read more13 Via Lactea: The Milky Way

12 Equus Primus: The Constellation of Equuleus

Greek myth Equus Primus

**SPOILER ALERT** This is an unofficial constellation myth!  A strange phone call in the middle of the night leads to a conversation with a constellation.  Written, directed and presented by Bibi Jacob.  A big thank you to Mateo Oxley for his collaboration on the story.  Starring Mateo Oxley as Equuleus.   And featuring Geoff Chong.   Production … Read more12 Equus Primus: The Constellation of Equuleus

11 The Constellation of Pegasus

Greek constellation mythology

Fly with me into this tapestry of tales, to mountains full of mythical beings. The winged horse Pegasus, the Muses, some gods, a centaur, the Chimaera, an anti-hero and a gadfly await you. This episode was written by Morag Cross. Directed and narrated by Bibi Jacob. Production and sound design by Geoff Chong. Starring Morag Cross … Read more11 The Constellation of Pegasus

10 Apollo’s Arrow: The Constellations of Sagitta and Ara

Greek mythology Sagitta

An eclectic episode about plagues, magical arrows, cyclops and writer’s block. Written and presented by Bibi Jacob. Production and sound design by Geoff Chong. Much of the information about Abaris comes from kiwihellenist.blogspot.com Thanks to Pål Martin Tvete for recommending Tim Harford’s ‘Cautionary Tales’. Download the episode!

09 Asclepius: The Constellations of Ophiuchus and Serpens

Greek Mythology Asclepuis

Enter the realm of dreams with Asclepius as he has to make the most difficult decision of his life. A decision that may lead to his death. Starring David Stanley as Asclepius, Sharon Mann as Athena, Bibi Jacob as Hygeia, Morag Cross as the Attendant, Chris Mack as Theseus, Gordon Peaston as Chiron, Christina Batman … Read more09 Asclepius: The Constellations of Ophiuchus and Serpens

07 Erichthonius: The Constellation of Auriga

Greek Myths Erichthonius

A gold-tipped arrow, a gilded casket, a snake-tailed child and two drops of the gorgon’s blood. The goddess Athena narrates her tale of love and power. Starring Sharon Mann as Athena With Dario Costa as Hephaestus and Homer, Morag Cross as Daughter 2 and Bibi Jacob as Erichthonius and Daughter 1 Written and directed by … Read more07 Erichthonius: The Constellation of Auriga