The Storyteller (1988)
The Storyteller aided by his cynical dog, narrates classic folk tales, fables, and legends.
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Episode 1 - Theseus and the Minotaur
Release Date: 1991-12-01With the help of a beautiful princess, Theseus tracks down the man-eating Minotaur - half-man, half-bull - to prove his courage and loyalty. A fight to the death ensues, and a shocking secret emerges.
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Episode 2 - Perseus and the Gorgon
Release Date: 1991-12-08When the evil king threatens Perseus' mother, he must bring back the head of Medusa, whose piercing eyes will turn anyone who looks upon her to stone. Will the help of the gods be enough to aid in this seemingly impossible task?
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Episode 3 - Orpheus and Eurydice
Release Date: 1991-12-15The great musician Orpheus vows to bring back the soul of his beloved Eurydice from the depths of Hades. But the task he must complete to reunite with his love turns out to be as tortuous as the fate he will have to endure.
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Episode 4 - Daedalus and Icarus
Release Date: 1991-12-22Daedalus, one of the greatest inventors of ancient Greece, and his son Icarus are betrayed by cruel King Minos and must flee for their lives. To escape, Daedalus creates wings so they can fly to safety. But, will the young Icarus heed his father's instructions or will their dreams melt away?