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Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
"Theseus was a mortal who got very little help from the gods. Yet, because he left the comfort of his village to take on a life of great challenges, danger and tremendous responsibility, Theseus is widely considered one of the most popular of the ancient heroes. Theseus & the Minotaur charts the adventures of this heroic character - from his rise out of obscurity all the way to the throne of Athens. Viewers join Theseus as he makes his heroic decision...
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Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Retells some of the scenes from Homer's Iliad, which depicts the exploits of the Greeks and Greek gods during the Trojan War. Discusses the judgment of Paris (which led to the conflict), the beauty of Helen, the fatal weakness of brave Achilles, and the mystery of the Trojan Horse.
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Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
"The ancient Greeks believed that their lives were controlled by fate. But how a person arrived at his or her destiny was another matter. Both free will and the influence of the gods played major roles in shaping a person's life. Case in point - Perseus's tale is that of a young man who struggles to fulfill his own fate with the help of the powerful goddess Athena. Perseus & Medusa chronicles this hero's quest to pursue the head of a hideous Gorgon...
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Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
In the sequel to her course, "Iliad," Dr. Vandiver explores the story of Odysseus, "the man of many twists and turns." Odysseus returns home from the Trojan War by the most winding and adventurous route imaginable, battling gods and monsters and even visiting Hades in his quest to get to Ithaca and set his lands and life in order.
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Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Greek mythology is filled with stories of the tragic fates that awaited those individuals whose poor judgment and excessive pride (or hubris) offended the gods. This video recounts the myths of the weaver Arachne, Daedalus and his reckless son Icarus, Prometheus the fire-stealer, and Pandora.
7) Nature myths
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Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
The ancient Greeks were fascinated by nature, and their storytellers created tales to explain natural phenomena. In this video, students learn the mythical rationale for the cycle of the seasons through the myth of Persephone and how the narcissus flower was named for a mythical vain young man. Kids also learn the story of Helios, the sun god and how the Greeks explained the presence of deserts, volcanoes and ice caps on the earthly landscape.
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Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
The myths of ancient Greece were passed down over thousands of years, often changing over time. These legendary tales revolved around a family of immortal gods who, while incredibly powerful, had some very human characteristics. In this program, students will observe the creation of the universe from chaos, learn how Zeus became the king of the gods. This video provides an overview of the major characters in Greek mythology and sheds light on their...
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In 12 dynamic and thought-provoking lectures, Creation Stories of the Ancient World offers you a penetrating look at the origin stories of the great civilizations of the Mediterranean. With the inspired guidance of Professor Joseph Lam of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, you'll delve into the creation accounts of civilizations ranging from Mesopotamia (Babylon) across the breadth of the ancient Near East to Greece in the West, and...
Series
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
"In Greek mythology, brave Odysseus ruled the kingdom of Ithaca with his clever and beautiful queen Penelope. After leading his troops to victory in the Trojan War, this revered hero began a long and treacherous journey home--an "odyssey" recounted in Homer's epic poem of the same name. In The Journeys of Odysseus, students discover how Odysseus learned to overcome adversity and his own weaknesses in his adventures with the dreaded Cyclops, the mischievous...
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