Jim Henson's The StoryTeller: Complete Collection 🎭 | Greek Myths & Folk Tales

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📖 Gather 'round the fire for tales as old as time... Experience Jim Henson's unsung masterpiece - The StoryTeller - in its complete glory. This isn't just storytelling; it's dark European folklore brought to life through some of the most breathtaking puppetry ever created. Join John Hurt's iconic Storyteller and his cynical Dog as they unravel myths where happy endings aren't guaranteed. 🔴 FULL SERIES STREAM - Both seasons remastered 🔴 INCLUDES the rare Greek Myths episodes You'll witness: Groundbreaking creature designs from the Henson workshop John Hurt's Emmy-winning narration Authentic, un-sanitized folk tales from across Europe The perfect blend of darkness and wonder "The most beautiful television series ever made." - Fantasy critics NBC & HBO Jan 31, 1987 - Jul 30, 1989 S1 9 episodes S1 E1 · Hans, My Hedgehog Jan 31, 1987 Tired of being ridiculed, a child who resemble a hedgehog leaves home to spend years living amongst animals in the forest. He comes to the rescue of a lost king and as a reward asks for the first thing the king sees, which happens to be his daughter. S1 E2 · Fearnot Oct 26, 1987 A young man named Fearnot sets out on a quest to learn how to shiver in fright; he meets a tinker who vows to lead the boy to frightening places; still, nothing on their path manages to put the shivers into Fearnot, no matter how frightening it gets. S1 E3 · The Three Ravens Jan 19, 1988 A witch manages to turn the King's three young sons into ravens; his daughter escapes the curse and vows to remain silent in order to break the spell, but she falls in love with a prince whose new stepmother is the same witch that ruined her family. S1 E4 · A Story Short Jan 22, 1988 The Storyteller recounts his own adventure as a wandering beggar who, after swindling the royal cook for a meal, must tell one story each day for a year or face death by boiling. After 364 successful days, he finds himself without a new tale. S1 E5 · The Luck Child Apr 16, 1988 When a cruel king hears about the birth of a luck child prophesied to one day rule in his stead, he seeks out the child; years later when the ruler tries once more to sentence the boy to certain death, he ends up becoming his son-in-law instead. S1 E6 · The Heartless Giant Apr 14, 1989 Prince Leo learns about a heartless giant imprisoned long ago by his father somewhere in his castle; the boy tries to befriend the giant, but the giant tricks him into setting him free; ridden by guilt, Leo decides to seek out the giant's heart. S1 E7 · The Soldier & Death Apr 28, 1989 An honest soldier receives magic gifts for being kind to three beggars; after a successful career as a miracle doctor, the soldier manages to trick Death himself and trap him in his magic sack. S1 E8 · The True Bride Jul 23, 1989 After a troll kidnaps a young orphan and vows to make her life miserable, a white lion hears her wish and comes to her rescue. She later falls in love with a gardener, who gets cast in a spell by the troll's daughter just before their wedding. S1 E9 · Sapsorrow Jul 30, 1989 A king with three daughters proclaims to marry whoever fits the original queen's ring; when his daughter Sapsorrow puts on the ring by mistake, she escapes from the castle; she sets to work in another castle where she falls for a prince. Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Greek Myths HBO The storyteller and his dog wander through the Minotaur's labyrinth, searching for a way out, recounting Greek legends along the way. Dec 8, 1990 - Dec 15, 1991 4 episodes S2 E1 · Perseus & the Gorgon Dec 8, 1990 A prophecy sees Perseus banished from his homeland. After coming of age, he searches for the Gorgon Medusa, vowing to bring back her head. S2 E2 · Orpheus & Eurydice Dec 22, 1990 After falling in love with her at first sight, Orpheus pursues Eurydice to the Underworld, where he begs Hades for her return to the land of the living. S2 E3 · Theseus & the Minotaur Dec 1, 1991 Theseus battles the Minotaur, half-man, half-bull and master of the maze, who has claimed the life of many a young Athenian. S2 E4 · Daedalus & Icarus Dec 15, 1991 A skilled architect and inventor, Daedalus is constantly disappointed by his son Icarus. He takes on Talos as his apprentice, but fears the talented young man will one day surpass him. Subscribe to SHOUTSTUDIOS: http://bit.ly/1nm0dKP Follow us on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/shout_studios Like us on FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/shoutstudiosofficial The Storeyteller tells stories on https://CoPilotMedia.com #JimHenson #TheStoryTeller #JohnHurt #DarkFantasy #Puppetry #GreekMyths #Folklore #CultTV #HensonCreatureShop