Ancient Greek Heroes

Ancient Greek Heroes

Documentary 2004

Available on Prime Video, BBC Select

Greek mythology has intrigued audiences for 2000 years. This innovative history series retells these classic stories for modern audiences with the help of reconstructions and CGI. Go beneath the surface of each myth to unveil some surprisingly modern themes: Odysseus is torn between glory at work and happiness at home, while Jason's journey symbolizes the battle of the sexes.

Documentary 2004

TV-PG

EPISODE 1

Jason and the Argonauts

The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the most enduring legends in history. A young prince leads a gang of warriors across mystical lands, coming face to face with savage monsters and dangerous enemies, to obtain a golden fleece. This documentary asks what is the truth behind the fiction? Through dramatic reconstructions, Jason’s fabulous, perilous quest for the Golden Fleece is explored.

50 min · Aug 1, 2004 TV-PG
EPISODE 2

The Odyssey - The Journey Home from Troy

The story of The Odyssey, as told by Homer, with the Trojan Horse and Odysseus’s epic journey, is still beloved today. But why are we still enthralled by it after thousands of years? Using cutting-edge CGI reconstructions, this innovative Greek history documentary revisits The Odyssey to investigate the themes and ideas. What lessons does this ancient tale hold for us today?

50 min · Aug 4, 2004 TV-G

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Ancient Greek Heroes

DOCUMENTARY

Greek mythology has intrigued audiences for 2000 years. This innovative history series retells these classic stories for modern audiences with the help of reconstructions and CGI. Go beneath the surface of each myth to unveil some surprisingly modern themes: Odysseus is torn between glory at work and happiness at home, while Jason's journey symbolizes the battle of the sexes.

Information

Studio: BBC
Released: 2004
Rated: TV-PG
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom)
Audio and Subtitles: English (United Kingdom) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.