The Complete History Of How Greek Mythology Was Born

Did the Greek gods really originate in classical Greece—or were they born out of blood, dark-age trade routes, and forgotten Eastern empires? Join host and Oxford historian Robin Lane Fox as he embarks on a journey across the Mediterranean to trace the true origins of Greek mythology. Traveling...

49 min - Ancient Worlds - Odyssey

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