Clash of the Gods
Clash of the Gods
Clash of the Gods
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Overview
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.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2009-09-28
Runtime: 1h 0m
Director: Christopher Cassel
Writer: Christopher Cassel, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Alan Goldberg, Sam Juneau, Jessica Lyne de Ver, Mashizan Masjum, Scott Miller, Ted Poole, Laura Verklan
Top Cast
Tracey-Anne Cooper
Tracey-Anne Cooper
Self - St. John's University
Michael Drout
Michael Drout
Self - Wheaton College
Dimitra Fimi
Dimitra Fimi
Self - Cardiff University
David George
David George
Self - Saint Anselm College
Blair Jones
Blair Jones
Theseus
Scott A. Mellor
Scott A. Mellor
Self - University of Wisconsin
John Rennie
John Rennie
Self - Scientific American
Stan Bernard
Stan Bernard
Narrator
Tate Steinsiek
Tate Steinsiek
Minotaur
Greg Ford
Greg Ford
Hades
Episodes - Season 1
Zeus
Zeus
Episode 1
Zeus' epic battles with Cronus, his father, for control of the universe is examined.
Hercules
Hercules
Episode 2
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.
Hades
Hades
Episode 3
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.
Minotaur
Minotaur
Episode 4
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.
Medusa
Medusa
Episode 5
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.
Odysseus: Curse of the Sea
Odysseus: Curse of the Sea
Episode 6
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.
Odysseus: Warrior's Revenge
Odysseus: Warrior's Revenge
Episode 7
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."
Beowulf
Beowulf
Episode 8
The Norse saga of Beowulf and his battles with Grendel and other monsters.
Tolkien's Monsters
Tolkien's Monsters
Episode 9
About J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy and how real-life influenced it.
Thor
Thor
Episode 10
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.
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