Clash of the Gods
Reacquaint yourself with myths so powerful that they remain woven into the fabric of the present world, resonating with real-life relevance. Thousands of years ago, they were used to help frame the world of the ancients, and dictate the guidelines of their societies. Today, they are often the first stories we learn as children, iconic tales in which good and evil clash, and humanity and fantasy collide. But what is the reality behind these stories? From the epic tragedy of Medusa , Greek mythology's most infamous female fiend, to Hercules, its greatest action here, and Hades, master of the land of the dead and a god so feared no one would speak his name, explore these myths to actual historical events, as well as to events in the Bible and other cultures' mythologies, gaining important historical insight from renowned scholars in search of the truth behind the legends.
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?
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Stan Bernard | Narrator |
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Tate Steinsiek | Satyr |
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Michael Drout | Self - Wheaton College |
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John Rennie | Self - Scientific American |
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David George | Self - Saint Anselm College |
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Stanislav Adamickij | Thor |
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Dimitra Fimi | Self - Cardiff University |
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Scott A. Mellor | Self - University of Wisconsin |
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Tracey-Anne Cooper | Self - St. John's University |
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Joseph Beddelem | Zeus |
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Greg Ford | Hades |
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Blair Jones | Theseus |
| Nr Discs | 1 |
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| Screen Ratios | Fullscreen (4:3) |
| Audio Tracks | Stereo [English] |
| Distributor | A&E Video |
| Edition Release Date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Regions | Region 1 |
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