Tag: Greek Mythology
"Complete" Greek Mythology
This is the only video you need to watch to understand everything! This film is four hours long.
What Really Happened to Oedipus?
Dig into the tragic tale of Oedipus, who unknowingly fulfills a prophecy that he would kill his father and marry his mother.
Did the Amazons Really Exist?
It was long assumed that Amazons, the fierce and fearsome women warriors of Greece, were imaginary. But curiously enough, stories from ancient Egypt, Persia, the Middle East, Central Asia, India and China also featured Amazon-like warrior women. And Amazo...
A Tour of the Ancient Greek Underworld
Achilles, just slain in the Trojan War, arrives in the Underworld and is greeted by Sibyl of Cumae— a prophetess and also the realm’s local guide. Though it gets a bad rap, Sibyl is determined to prove to the newcomer that hell is actually a lovely place...
Legend of the Minotaur
Shocking discoveries on the Greek island of Crete could shed new light on the Minotaur – a ferocious half-man, half-bull monster.
Voltaire – The Sarcastic Thinker of the Enlightenment
Voltaire, pseudonym of François-Marie Arouet (Nov 21, 1694 - May 30, 1778), was an 18th-century French Enlightenment philosopher, renowned for his wit and criticism of religious fanaticism and intolerance.
Imhotep – The Powerful Priest Who Became a God
Imhotep was a famous figure in Ancient Egypt, revered as an architect, physician, and sage. Best remembered for designing the Step Pyramid of Djoser, he also made significant contributions to medicine and was later deified as a god of healing and wisdom.
The Incredible Amazon Warriors
The Amazons, in Greek mythology, are fierce and independent warriors. They lived in a secluded matriarchal society, famous for their combat skills. The most famous Amazons in Greek mythology include: Hippolyta, queen in possession of the magical girdle, t...
Harpies - The Winged Monsters of Greek Mythology
In Greek and Roman mythology, a rapacious monster described as having a woman's head and body and a bird's wings and claws or depicted as a bird of prey with a woman's face.
EVERY Major Thunder God in Mythology
From some of the most well known gods like the Greek god Zeus and Norse Deity, Thor, to lesser known deities like the dragon or serpent like Sugaar from the Basque mythos. This video also features 3 interesting thunder gods from Japanese legends and a pai...
The Myth of Hades and Persephone
Dig into the Greek myth of Persephone, who is abducted by Hades and is only allowed to leave the underworld every spring.
Hades: Fearsome Lord of the Underworld
The myth of ancient Greece's most feared god, and those mortals who tried to cross his path. From "Clash of the Gods" Season 1, Episode 3, "Hades."
THE ODYSSEY - The Great Saga of Odysseus
In Greek and Roman mythology, Odysseus is a legendary Greek king and hero. He is also known as Ulysses. Odysseus is famous for his intellect and cunning, and for his long journey home after the Trojan War.
Clash of the Gods: Medusa’s Stone-Cold Terror
The epic tragedy of Medusa, the most infamous female fiend in Greek mythology, whose look turned every living thing to stone. See more in Season 1, Episode 5, "Medusa."
A Guided Tour of Mythology's Most Iconic Underworlds
From the darkest depths of ancient cultures across the globe, legends speak of forbidden lands hidden beneath the earth's surface. These underworlds, veiled in mystery and myth, hold secrets of life, death, and the unknown.