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Clash of the Gods

Clash of the Gods
★ 7.4/10•2009•1h 0m•10•Documentary
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Clash of the Gods is a one-hour weekly mythology television series that premiered on August 3, 2009 on the History channel. The program covers many of the ancient Greek and Norse Gods, monsters and heroes including Hades, Hercules, Medusa, Minotaur, Odysseus and Zeus.

Jessica Conway · Director

Christopher Cassel · Writer

Jessica Lyne de Ver · Writer

Sam Juneau · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 28, 2009

Episodes

E142m

Zeus

Zeus' epic battles with Cronus, his father, for control of the universe is examined.

Sep 28, 2009

E242m

Hercules

The 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.

Aug 10, 2009

E342m

Hades

The 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.

Aug 17, 2009

E442m

Minotaur

A 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.

Aug 24, 2009

E542m

Medusa

The 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.

Aug 31, 2009

E642m

Odysseus: Curse of the Sea

In 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.

Sep 14, 2009

E742m

Odysseus: Warrior's Revenge

Following 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."

Sep 21, 2009

E842m

Beowulf

The Norse saga of Beowulf and his battles with Grendel and other monsters.

Sep 28, 2009

E942m

Tolkien's Monsters

About J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy and how real-life influenced it.

Oct 5, 2009

E1042m

Thor

Able 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.

Oct 12, 2009

Actors

Tracey-Anne Cooper

Self - St. John's University

Michael Drout

Self - Wheaton College

Dimitra Fimi

Self - Cardiff University

David George

Self - Saint Anselm College

Blair Jones

Theseus

Scott A. Mellor

Self - University of Wisconsin

John Rennie

John Rennie

Self - Scientific American

Stan Bernard

Narrator

Tate Steinsiek

Minotaur

Greg Ford

Greg Ford

Hades

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