Clash of the Gods

Clash of the Gods

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.

Documentary

Seasons

1. Zeus

Air Date: 2009-09-28

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

2. Hercules

Air Date: 2009-08-10

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.

3. Hades

Air Date: 2009-08-17

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.

4. Minotaur

Air Date: 2009-08-24

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.

5. Medusa

Air Date: 2009-08-31

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.

6. Odysseus: Curse of the Sea

Air Date: 2009-09-14

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.

7. Odysseus: Warrior's Revenge

Air Date: 2009-09-21

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."

8. Beowulf

Air Date: 2009-09-28

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

9. Tolkien's Monsters

Air Date: 2009-10-05

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

10. Thor

Air Date: 2009-10-12

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.

Select an episode to start watching

Rating

7.4/10

Release Date

2009-09-28

Episodes

10 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

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

Production Companies

Dreamaker Productions

KPI Productions