Childrens' Shows
1998 English Eurythmy Theatre |
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Mish-o-sha, the Magician
A young lad and his little brother set out together to find a great lake known to be full of fish. They are guided by their friends, the squirrel and the white hare. Once there Mish-o-sha, an evil magician, captures the lad and tries to sacrifice him to the animals which serve him. But the boy is courageous and seeing his wisdom the animals come to serve him instead. Finally, the magician is defeated and the two young maidens who have been held captive by him, are united with the two youths. This enchanting American Indian fairy tale will be presented by three eurythmists and one actor, with supporting music. For children aged 6 to 10, lasting approximately 35 minutes. Directed by Philip Beaven. |
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Perseus the Gorgon Slayer Perseus, one of the great heroes of Greek
Mythology, was the son of Zeus and the mortal Danae. As a baby he was
cast out to sea in a casket with his mother by his grandfather, Acrisius.
It had been prophesied to Acrisius that he would be killed by one of his
own blood and he hoped in this way to avoid his destiny. Perseus and Danae
landed on an island where Perseus grew up strong and courageous. One day
the king of the island, who was a cruel man, tried to make a fool of Perseus
and, in order to save face, Perseus swears that he will bring back the
head of the terrible Gorgon, Medusa. And so his adventure began and led
him to win the beautiful princess Andromeda as his wife and be exalted
as a great hero. |
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