Greek Myths: Tales of Travelling Heroes
Eminent classical historian Robin Lane Fox embarks on a journey in search of the origins of the Greek myths. He firmly believes that these fantastical stories lie at the root of western culture, and yet little is known about where the myths of the Greek gods came from, and how they grew. Now, after 35 years of travelling, excavation and interpretation, he is confident he has uncovered answers.
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Greek Myths: Tales of Travelling Heroes
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 15, 2010
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
60%
Original Title
Greek Myths: Tales of Travelling Heroes
Production Companies
BBC
Director
Arif Nurmohamed
Description
Eminent classical historian Robin Lane Fox embarks on a journey in search of the origins of the Greek myths. He firmly believes that these fantastical stories lie at the root of western culture, and yet little is known about where the myths of the Greek gods came from, and how they grew. Now, after 35 years of travelling, excavation and interpretation, he is confident he has uncovered answers.