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Who's Who in Greek and Roman Mythology
Gods, heroes, and weird creatures of Greek Myth
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Troy - Myth or Reality?
How much is truth, how much is myth?
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The Fairy Faith DVD
The popular fascination with fairies
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Oracle at Delphi
The shrine of Apollo
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Powerful Gods of Mt.
Olympus
The all powerful gods unpredictably fickle
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Greek Gods (2005)
From Aphrodite to Zeus
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