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Greek mythology’s greatest warrior - Iseult Gillespie

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Born to a sea nymph and a king, and trained by the legendary centaur Chiron, Achilles was a demigod destined for greatness. When Greece declared war on Troy, Achilles knew the war was written into his destiny. With horses born from the west wind and a spear wrought from a mountain peak, he readied himself for battle. Iseult Gillespie tells the tale of the infamous warrior and his heel.

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator Iseult Gillespie
  • Director Luis Torres, Mr. Flama
  • Narrator Susan Zimmerman
  • Composer André Aires
  • Sound Designer João Pamplona Mendes, André Aires
  • Produced by Gerta Xhelo, Abdallah Ewis
  • Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
  • Editorial Producer Cella Wright
  • Fact-Checker Charles Wallace

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