Zeus' epic battles with Cronus, his father, for control of the universe is examined.
A profile of the powerful demigod of Greek Mythology, Hercules, including archeological proof that such a man may have existed.
Hades, the Greek god of the underworld, is profiled along with the Greek conceptions of the afterlife.
An examination of the legendary creature known as the Minotaur, half-man half-bull. Includes archeological evidence which suggests that a Minotaur's labyrinth may have been inspired by an actual place.
An exploration of the monster known as Medusa, who was said to turn people into stone with a simple glance. Included is a study of the possible origins of the creature.
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.
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."
The epic poem ''Beowulf'' may have been the inspired by a real Norse warrior.
An exploration of one of the most detailed modern mythologies, from its basis in other myths and religions to a reflection of author J. R. R. Tolkien's own personal experiences in World War I.
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 be sealed during Ragnarök, it is actually the invasion of Christianity that proves far more damning to this mighty god.