The myth of Cupid and Psyche - Brendan Pelsue
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Psyche was born so beautiful that she was worshipped as a new incarnation of Venus, the goddess of love. But human lovers were too intimidated to approach her, and Apollo recommended her father abandon her on a crag where she would marry “a cruel and savage, serpent-like winged evil.” But Psyche’s story ended up being much more interesting. Brendan Pelsue shares the myth of Cupid and Psyche.
What motivates the main characters in this myth? Love? Jealousy? Shame? Is there a single emotion driving the story?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Brendan Pelsue
- Director Jeremiah Dickey
- Composer Cem Misirlioglu
- Associate Producer Jessica Ruby
- Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
- Narrator Adrian Dannatt
