S3 E7 Heracles: The Constellations of Leo, Hydra and Cancer
Description
It’s party time in Olympus. Heracles, the hero is now a god and about to be adopted by Hera. Before the rebirthing ceremony begins, he and the Queen of the gods must make peace in spite of all their suffering and loss.
*Sensitive listeners be aware - some of this episode is gruesome*
Written by Doug Rand and Bibi Jacob.
Directed by Bibi Jacob.
Sound and production by Geoff Chong.
Featuring:
Doug Rand as Heracles,
Sandy Bernard as Hera,
Kester Lovelace as Apollo,
Chris Mack as Hermes,
Dario Costa as Zeus, Hephaestus and the groom,
David Stanley as Diomedes,
and Bibi Jacob as Hebe.
Recorded at the SACD studios in Paris.
The quote comes from Diodorus Siculus’ Library of History, Book 4, in a translation by CH Oldfather.
Aristotle refers to Heracles in Book 3 of his Politics.
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