Clash of The Gods

Zeus is Greek mythology's most powerful god. After battling his father Chronos for dominion over the universe, he becomes the supreme ruler of gods and mortals. However, what truth is there behind his story?

Hercules, the demigod son of Zeus and the strongest man in the world, must undertake twelve arduous tasks as compensation for the deaths of his family. This episode looks at the truth behind the myth.

Hades is the most feared of the Ancient Greek pantheon. His myths were used to explain what happens to us after death. But what is the truth behind these stories?

The Minotaur. A savage half-taurine mutant and one of the most terrifying monsters in history. It endures as a timeless symbol of the beast trapped inside all of us. But was this just an allegory or something more?

Once a beautiful young priestess, Medusa is raped by the god Poseidon and punished by being transformed into one of mythology's most infamous monsters. But what is the truth behind the story?

Homer's The Odyssey is the most famous epic ever written. Follow its archetypal hero, Odysseus, as he sets sail on a twenty-year journey to return home from battle to reclaim his wife and kingdom. It's a timeless tale of adventure filled with mythological beasts, vengeful gods, and enchanting seductresses.

Odysseus' journeys continue. On his journey home, he is at the mercy of Poseidon and must survive vicious sea monsters, seductive enchantresses and a journey to hell and back, which may have inspired one of the Christian gospels.

Beowulf is the last great hero of mythology. A valiant warrior who battles ferocious monsters and bloodthirsty invaders in a quest for undying glory. But what is the truth behind this epic myth? Could this epic warrior have actually existed?

The story behind the most renowned modern myth. Enter creator J.R.R. Tolkien's fantastical world of hobbits, orcs and wizards, and uncover the real life influences that shaped his epic fantasy, "The Lord of the Rings.

Thor. The thunder god of the Viking world. A powerful warrior idolised by barbarians and soldiers and the last line of defence for the pagans of Europe as they ward off the Christian armies. But what are the facts behind these epic myths?