Clash of the Gods

Season 1

TV-14
The myths of the ancients are stories which endure the test of time. However, what is the truth behind these epic tales? What inspired the Labyrinth of the Minotaur? Did Odysseus's famous journey really happen? This series reveals the facts behind the myths.

10 Episodes

  • Zeus
    E1
    ZeusZeus' epic battles with Cronus, his father, for control of the universe is examined.
  • Hercules
    E2
    HerculesThe tale of the strongest superhero in Greek mythology and his quest for redemption. To atone for committing a heinous crime, Hercules embarks on a series of impossible challenges known as the 12 Labors. Hercules endures as one of history's most influential demi-Gods, but recent archaeological discoveries suggest that mythology's strongest man may have been inspired by a real person.
  • Hades
    E3
    HadesThe myth of ancient Greece's most feared god, and those mortals who tried to cross his path. This episode takes us behind the veil of the ancient Greek belief in life after death. It is a chilling collection of tales about the god Hades and the underworld bearing his name, with eerie links to real world curses, ghosts, and secret cults.
  • Minotaur
    E4
    MinotaurA half-bull, half-man freak of nature, the Minotaur is one of mythology's most terrifying monsters. A bizarre tale of bestiality, human sacrifice, and war, the myth of the Minotaur endures as a symbol of the beast inside all men. But archeological research has uncovered clues suggesting the Minotaur and its terrifying labyrinth were more than just symbols. They may have been inspired by a real place that still exists to this day.
  • Medusa
    E5
    MedusaThe epic tragedy of Medusa, the most infamous female fiend in Greek mythology, whose look turned every living thing to stone. But what is the true story behind the myth? Find out this evil Gorgon's real world connection to human corpses, and learn what clues the night sky holds about the origins of the tale of Medusa.
  • Odysseus: Curse of the Sea
    E6
    Odysseus: Curse of the SeaIn part 1 of 2, we take a look at Odysseus, whom Homer made famous in "The Odyssey," including his adventures in light of astronomical and geographical evidence which bases the story on accurate real events.
  • Odysseus: Warrior's Revenge
    E7
    Odysseus: Warrior's RevengeFollowing the Trojan War, a heroic Greek makes a many-year journey home to reclaim his wife and kingdom in Homer's epic tale "The Odyssey."
  • Beowulf
    E8
    BeowulfThe Norse saga of Beowulf and his battles with Grendel and other monsters.
  • Tolkien's Monsters
    E9
    Tolkien's MonstersAbout J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy and how real-life influenced it.
  • Thor
    E10
    ThorAble to wield thunder from his hammer, Thor was the most revered of the Norse gods, from fending humanity from the giants that brought calamity, to his pursuit of the Midgard Serpent. Though, his fate is told to sealed during Ragnarök, it is actually the invasion of Christianity that proves far more damning to this mighty god.

Cast of Season 1

  • Tracey-Anne CooperSelf - St. John's University
  • Michael DroutSelf - Wheaton College
  • Dimitra FimiSelf - Cardiff University
  • David GeorgeSelf - Saint Anselm College
  • Blair JonesTheseus
  • Scott A. MellorSelf - University of Wisconsin
  • John RennieSelf - Scientific American
  • Stan BernardNarrator
  • Tate SteinsiekMinotaur
  • Greg FordHades
  • Jessica ConwayDirector
  • Christopher CasselDirector / Writer
  • Kevin FitzpatrickWriter
  • Ted PooleWriter
  • Mashizan MasjumWriter
  • Alan GoldbergWriter
  • Laura VerklanWriter
  • Jessica Lyne de VerWriter / Producer
  • Sam JuneauWriter
  • Scott MillerProducer
  • Marlene BragaProducer
  • Haewon YomProducer
  • Joanne AzernProducer

 

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