When Phaëthon, son of Helios and the nymph Clymene, seeks out proof that his father is divine, it precipitates his tragic end. Narrated by Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Check out Bibi’s substack: @mythhead https://buymeacoffee.com/mythhead Find out more about the constellation Eridanus here: https://rebelstargazer.substack.com/p/eridanus-the-river
Some say Hera birthed the monstrous Typhon, others that it was Gaia, the Earth. Whoever it was wanted to challenge Zeus and create a new order in the cosmos. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Featuring Sandy Bernard as Hera. Narrated by Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Sources include Nonnus’ ‘Dionysiaca’, Euripides’ … Read moreS3 E8 Typhon: The Constellations of Pisces and Capricornus
What connects a golden-fleeced ram, a goddess crafted from clouds and a set of twins? Davina the Diviner reveals all. The key to your destiny may lie in the stars. Written by Morag Cross. Directed by Bibi Jacob. Featuring: Morag Cross as Verity, Helle & Nephele, Bibi Jacob as Davina & Ino. Tom Morton … Read moreS3 E6 The Golden Ram: The Constellation of Aries
Laelaps, Europa’s yellow dog, has forgotten what love is, until Procris enters his life. His devotion to her will lead him to some unexpected places in this heartbreaking tale of loyalty and treachery. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Narrated by Sandy Bernard. Featuring Rufo Quintavalle as Minos and … Read moreS3 E5 Laelaps: The Constellation of Canis Major
When Dionysus, god of wine and insanity, appears to Ariadne, determined to marry her, she tells him the tale of her ancestor Io. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. With Nigel Pilkington as Dionysus and Bibi Jacob as Ariadne. Original violin loops were created and performed by Chloe Dunn. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. … Read moreS3 E2 Ariadne & Io: The Constellation of Taurus, Part 2
Ariadne has been abandoned on the island of Naxos by Theseus. As she battles with heartache and homesickness she remembers her grandmother Europa. Written and narrated by Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Sources for this re-telling include Moschus’ poem ‘Europa’; Roberto Calasso’s ‘The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony,’ and Ariadne’s letter to … Read moreS3 E1 Ariadne & Europa: The Constellation of Taurus, Part 1
How do a slipper and an eagle lead to love? Hermes explains all. Written by Chris Mack with Bibi Jacob. Featuring Chris Mack and Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Discover our new show, Late Night Classics Download the episode!
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
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
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