Video: Myths and Legends of Ancient Rome

Summary:

Description: This program's high production values include exquisitely detailed animated artwork, full music score, and multi-track sound effects to present a trilogy of Ancient Rome's most enduring and fascinating tales. Includes: "Romulus and Remus"- A wolf finds the newborn twins of Princess Silvia and Mars after the infants are thrown into a river and left for dead. The wolf raises the twins as her own. Later, they are reunited with their grandfather, Numitor, who was overthrown by an evil son. As the story unfolds, viewers will see the terrible consequences of jealousy and rage. "Perseus and Medusa" - The goddess Minerva becomes so jealous of Medusa that she turns the beautiful maiden into a monster so ugly that anyone who looks upon her turns to stone. Medusa terrorizes the ancient world until Jupiter sends his son Perseus to slay her. "Psyche and Cupid" - Psyche promises her husband, Cupid, that she will never look at him. Viewers see the consequences of a broken promise. © 1995 United Learning Grades: 6-8             

Segments:

Romulus and Remus (06:54)
The Myth (06:20)
Discussion Questions (00:34)
Perseus and Medusa (03:53)
The Myth (03:20)
Discussion Questions (00:33)
Psyche and Cupid (08:05)