In Search of History - The Greek Gods (2005)

Their exploits were recorded and passed down through countless generations. Their images inspired some of the most beautiful art ever created. Their names echo throughout history. From their mythical home atop Mount Olympus, the Greek gods played an integral part in Ancient Greek life. THE HISTORY CHANNEL® explores the fascinating history of these enduring figures through period accounts, interviews with renowned historians and classicists, and stunning location footage, including glimpses into the gods' phenomenal temples. Learn why the ancient deities were endowed with human failings and discover the significance of the most famous Greek myths. View the magnificent artwork that preserved their images and learn how these epic figures have been integrated into modern life. From Aphrodite to Zeus, THE GREEK GODS presents an unforgettable exploration of the mythic and monumental world of Greek deities. DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Scene Selection

In Search of History, and it found it!!

Great History DVD, the Greek Gods are well descrived, and the journey is really interesting. Recommended! May 13, 2007

History Altered for Modern Palatablity

Two hours' worth of info on the Ancient Greek gods!? You can't help but learn something. I didn't know the word "hygiene" came from a god's offspring. I knew one goddess burst out of Zeus' head, but I didn't know another appeared from a god's bleeding genitals.

Though informative, this is filled with cheesy reenactments. The work could have been shorter. It has a diverse group of interviewees in terms of gender and institutional location.

I thought it was a bit heterosexist. It emphasizes that Zeus seduced goddesses and mortal women. I don't recall it mentioning Ganymede and that Zeus seduced males too. Perhaps due to the cross-generational romance in male-on-male mythology, the History Channel didn't want to turn off concerned parents. Still, it seems like a bigoted de-gaying of the past that is potentially oppressive. It also doesn't give modern viewers an accurate picture of Ancient Greek life and beliefs. We see reenactments of heterosexual romance, but none of the [...] variety.

In Ancient Greece, statues and people were often nude. This work dances around that fact, but it doesn't avoid it. You see the silhouette of an athlete being crowned and it's implied that the athlete and the rewarder are nude.

You may want to see this work after showing "Clash of the Titans" to first-time viewers. May 4, 2007

Just OK

The DVD is just basics on the Greek Gods. No real detail, but an overview. February 14, 2007

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