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Greek Mythology Explained

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Overview

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Dive into the fascinating world of Greek mythology through a comprehensive video series exploring the legendary Titans. Learn about the terrible Cronus, the mighty Atlas, the cunning Prometheus, and the powerful Oceanus. Discover the roles of Hyperion, the Titan of heavenly light, and Coeus, the embodiment of intelligence. Uncover the significance of Iapetus in mortality, Crius in constellations, and Asteria in falling stars. Explore the intriguing story of Dione, potentially Zeus' first wife, and understand the importance of Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory. Gain a deeper understanding of these primordial deities and their impact on Greek mythology over the course of 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Syllabus

Cronus: The Terrible Titan (Greek Mythology Explained).
Atlas: The Strongest Titan (Greek Mythology Explained).
Prometheus: The Trickster Titan (Greek Mythology Explained).
Oceanus: The Ocean Titan (Greek Mythology Explained).
Hyperion: The Titan of Heavenly Light (Greek Mythology Explained).
Coeus: The Titan of Intelligence (Greek Mythology Explained).
Iapetus: The Titan of Mortality (Greek Mythology Explained).
Crius: The Titan God of Constellations (Greek Mythology Explained).
Asteria: The Titan of Falling Stars (Greek Mythology Explained).
Dione: The First Wife of Zeus? (Greek Mythology Explained).
Mnemosyne: The Goddess of Memory (Greek Mythology Explained).

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The Legends of History

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