The myth of Narcissus and Echo - Iseult Gillespie
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One day, Echo was drifting through the woods and fell in love with a handsome young hunter named Narcissus. Cursed by Hera to only repeat the last words spoken by another, Echo was unable to converse with him and was soon cruelly rejected. Heartbroken, she died. Seeing this, the goddess Nemesis decided it was time for retribution. Iseult Gillespie details the myth of Narcissus's punishment.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Iseult Gillespie
- Director
- Serin İnan, Kozmonot Animation Studio
- Narrator
- Bethany Cutmore-Scott
- Storyboard Artist
- Gürkan Gürler
- Animator
- Tuncay Çetin, İrem Usta
