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Who's Who in Greek and Roman Mythology
Gods, heroes, and weird creatures of Greek Myth
Buy this DVD | Troy - Myth or Reality?
How much is truth, how much is myth?
Buy this DVD | The Fairy Faith DVD
The popular fascination with fairies
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Oracle at Delphi
The shrine of Apollo
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The all powerful gods unpredictably fickle
Buy this Video | Troy - Unearthing the Legend
The True Story
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The Celts - Rich Traditions & Ancient Myths
For 800 years, a proud, vibrant, richly imaginative warrior people swept ruthlessly across Europe. The ancient Greeks called them "Keltoi" and honored them as one of the great barbarian races. Follow their fascinating story from their earliest roots 2,500 years ago through the flowering of their unique culture and their enduring heritage today, enhanced with stunning reconstructions of iron-age villages, dramatizations of major historical events and visits to modern Celtic lands. This fascinating look back at the legends and legacy of the Celtic heritage is underscored by the hauntingly beautiful music of Enya
Buy this DVD | Earth Under Fire: Understanding Mythology As The Science Of The Past
A definitive study of the myths that form the cultural reservoir of the residents of planet Earth, this video explores legends passed down through the centuries that may offer striking evidence as to the ultimate fate of the human race. What were the causes of the various ice ages that wiped out scads of mammalian life? How do the twelve signs of the Zodiacal chart figure as an advanced system of astronomical conjecture? These questions and more are addressed here
Buy this DVD | Creatures Fantastic Video: Mythical Horses
The appeal of horses to the human imagination is found in the myths and stories told around the world. Mythical Horses, in the Creatures Fantastic series, shows the origins and the different types of horse creatures of these legends. Also shows how and why horses have become such fantastical creatures and why, universally, horses are believed to be able to fulfill humankind's dreams (as in the magical properties of the unicorn's horn or the flying abilities of Pegasus). This documentary also shows the origins of horses, and how they were used throughout history compared to their entertainment value today. The special effects are lovely, especially the renditions of the unicorn, the centaur, and Pegasus
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Creatures Fantastic Video: Werewolf
The notion of metamorphosis from man to beast, and back again, has been with us since early times. The werewolf has long been believed to be the sign of the devil, or the amoral nature of humans. In a visually compelling form, full of movement and sound and computer-generated images, this program presents an overview of the history and lore of the Werewolf
Buy this Video | Creatures Fantastic Video: Birds & Things
Peers into our feathered mythology with splendid storytelling and topnotch computer-aided videography, retelling the ancient stories of the thunderbird, the phoenix, and many others. Watch Sinbad catch a ride on the giant roc, catch a glimpse of Icarus trying out his own wings, and take a journey with the ibis-headed Egyptian god Thoth to the Land of the Dead
Buy this Video | Creatures Fantastic Video: Tricky Trickster
Asking the viewer to imagine a world with no trickery, this well-produced narrative suggests that it would indeed be a dull place. Survival in the natural world, for example, often involves deception through camouflage or feigned behavior, each a form of trickery. Similarly, great acts of survival throughout history have often resulted from trickery and deception
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Creatures Fantastic Video: Man Beasts
What is it that fascinates us about human-animal hybrids? Man Beasts takes a look behind our mythology, focusing on the Minotaur, the satyr, and Medusa, but encompassing much more
Buy this Video | Mythology of Ancient Mexico
Pre-Columbian Mexican culture involved the integration of the natural and supernatural worlds. Here are many insights into the great states that once ruled the land we now know as Mexico
Buy this DVD | Dragons
A remarkable journey into the myths and legends of dragons
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Ancient Mysteries - Myths & Legends
A&E's award-winning "Ancient Mysteries" series travels the world to explore and illuminate the enigmas that continue to defy science and spark our imagination. This collection focuses on the myths and legends that are constant sources of inspiration for fantasy literature and movies, exposing what is known, what is imagined and what is pure speculation and myth. Episodes: Camelot, The Quest for the Holy Grail, Atlantis, Dragons
Buy this DVD | Celtic Legends: The Arthurian Legends
For over fourteen centuries the shadowy figure of King Arthur has been cloaked in myth and fantasy. Arthur has been transformed by time from a fighting warlord into the image of heroic medieval chivalry. This program presents the incredible myths and legends that surround King Arthur
Buy this Video | Fabulous Animals of Myths & Legends
Fabulous Animals is an original and entertaining 6-part series which celebrates the animals who play an important role in the myth, legend and folklore of diverse peoples and cultures, from the Inuit to the Aborigines. The sea monster, the unicorn and the vampire are not merely creature of fantasy; they all have their origins in real, living animals
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Civilizations
Ancient people all over the world relied upon myths and legends to impose a sense of order on a world that was filled with incomprehensible and powerful forces
Buy this DVD | King Arthur: His Life And Legends (A&E DVD Archives)
The origin of the variations of the story of King Arthur and the knights of the round table
Buy this DVD | Irish Myths and Legends
Traditional Irish music imparts the true flavor of Ireland and its rich heritage of myths and legends on this magical, musical, storytelling tour
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Legends of the Isles: Richard the Lionheart & Bonnie Prince Charlie
Tells the story of two legendary figures in British history
Buy this Video | King Arthur's Britain
By examining the mysterious figure of King Arthur, British archaeologist and bestselling author Francis Pryor disputes the belief that Britain reverted to anarchy after the Romans left in 410 A.D., sinking into the Dark Ages until the Anglo-Saxon invaders restored order. The truth, he says, is far more complicated
Buy this DVD | Ancient Mysteries - Camelot (A&E DVD Archives)
As the court of King Arthur and Excalibur, Lancelot and Guinevere, Camelot was at the center of a world of magic and honor. But what truth lies behind this captivating legend?
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Legend of the Isles: Robin Hood & King Arthur
A study of the origins of the legends of Robin Hood & King Arthur
Buy this Video | King Arthur: The Legend and the Land
This video explains the basic Arthurian tales: Arthur's birth, his marriage to Guinevere, and the ultimate fall of Camelot. Part Two visits the locales where the legends are based
Buy this DVD | The Greek Gods (2005)
From Aphrodite to Zeus
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