A tour of the ancient Greek Underworld - Iseult Gillespie
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Achilles, just slain in the Trojan War, arrives in the Underworld and is greeted by Sibyl of Cumae— a prophetess and also the realm’s local guide. Though it gets a bad rap, Sibyl is determined to prove to the newcomer that hell is actually a lovely place to live; bursting with historic charm and eccentric neighbors. Iseult Gillespie takes a tour of the Underworld and its most infamous inhabitants.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Iseult Gillespie
- Director
- Arvind Singh Jeena, Nikhita Prabhudesai, Totem Creative
- Narrator
- Alexandra Panzer
- Storyboard Artist
- Anantha Krishnan
- Animator
- Gaurav Dhaimodkar, Anantha Krishnan