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
