Gumball and Darwin are transported back in time to ancient Greece, where they meet a young Gumball ancestor who is a student of the great philosopher, Socrates.
Gumball fits the role of Icarus perfectly. He is ambitious and desperate to be cool, often crafting "wings" (elaborate schemes or lies) to fly high. However, he almost always flies too close to the sun (gets overconfident) and comes crashing down into the Aegean Sea (detention or grounding).
So, the next time you watch Gumball and Darwin stumble through a misadventure, remember the Hellenic thread that runs through its history, from the talented voice actors in a studio to the ancient myths hidden in its frames.
It takes the structure of the Odyssey, the morality of the tragedies, and the chaos of the pantheon and translates them into a world where a banana can be on trial for tax fraud.
: A second version was created later, which notably included a Greek translation for the song "What He Thinks About Us" . Production Details
Furthermore, the show's encyclopedia of characters includes subtle mythological namesakes. The goldfish brother, Darwin, has the full name . The inclusion of "Poseidon," the Greek god of the sea, is a fitting and humorous nod for a fish character. These references add an extra layer of wit for keen-eyed (and keen-eared) fans.
In Greece, The Amazing World of Gumball is known as Ο Απίστευτος Κόσμος του Γκάμπολ
Gumball and Darwin are transported back in time to ancient Greece, where they meet a young Gumball ancestor who is a student of the great philosopher, Socrates.
Gumball fits the role of Icarus perfectly. He is ambitious and desperate to be cool, often crafting "wings" (elaborate schemes or lies) to fly high. However, he almost always flies too close to the sun (gets overconfident) and comes crashing down into the Aegean Sea (detention or grounding). the amazing world of gumball greek
So, the next time you watch Gumball and Darwin stumble through a misadventure, remember the Hellenic thread that runs through its history, from the talented voice actors in a studio to the ancient myths hidden in its frames. Gumball and Darwin are transported back in time
It takes the structure of the Odyssey, the morality of the tragedies, and the chaos of the pantheon and translates them into a world where a banana can be on trial for tax fraud. However, he almost always flies too close to
: A second version was created later, which notably included a Greek translation for the song "What He Thinks About Us" . Production Details
Furthermore, the show's encyclopedia of characters includes subtle mythological namesakes. The goldfish brother, Darwin, has the full name . The inclusion of "Poseidon," the Greek god of the sea, is a fitting and humorous nod for a fish character. These references add an extra layer of wit for keen-eyed (and keen-eared) fans.
In Greece, The Amazing World of Gumball is known as Ο Απίστευτος Κόσμος του Γκάμπολ