Myths & Monsters (2017)
This documentary series tells the stories that have gripped imaginations for centuries and reveals the fascinating and unexpected history behind them.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Heroes & Villains2017-12-23 · 45mThe strange Slavic story of Ivan and Koschei the Deathless, the origins of King Arthur and the wizard Merlin, the journey of Odysseus as he resists the beautiful songs of the Siren
- 2 2. The Wild Unknown2017-12-23 · 45mThe tragic Greek myth of Actaeon, the Celtic Otherworld, the Kraken and the woods of Brothers Grimm.
- 3 3. War2017-12-23 · 45mThe violent story of Romulus and Remus, the brutal Vikings and the Valkyries, the Trojan War, exploring the influence of Homer's Iliad on Alexander the Great, and 15th Century Roma
- 4 4. Love & Betrayal2017-12-23 · 45mLove is a universal and powerful emotion. But it can also be destructive. Lust can destroy, betrayal can wound. Such an often-irrational force asks questions of any society.
- 5 5. Change & Revolution2017-12-23 · 45mHow does a community form? How does it survive and adapt to change? The role myths and legends have played in establishing the rules of society and the punishments for those who br
- 6 6. The End of All Things2017-12-23 · 45mDeath is a frightening, unsettling prospect for us all. Myths and legends help explore those anxieties. But they tell us about more than mortal fear alone. For in a culture's tales
Cast
Joanne Shortt ButlerHerself - Contributor
Liz GloynHerself - Lecturer in Classics
William SimpsonWriter
Nicholas DayHimself - PresenterImages
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