The ENTIRE Story of Greek Mythology Explained | Best Greek Mythology Documentary
Greek Mythology and the Greek Gods have had a profound impact on the world, with the tales of Zeus, Pandora’s Box, Prometheus, Icarus, Medusa, Orpheus, King Midas, Sisyphus, Narcissus, Perseus, The 12 Labours of Hercules, Jason and the Argonauts, Theseus, The Trojan War, The Odyssey, and many more having spread to every corner of the globe.
From the very beginnings of Chaos to the adventures of Odysseus, this video takes you through, in chronological order, the entire story of Greek Mythology. No stone is left unturned, with every Greek God from Zeus to Hades and every Hero from Hercules to Achilles having their share of the limelight.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy everything you've ever wanted to know about the Greek Myths.
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📽 Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
CHAPTER 1:
Out of Chaos 1:28
Prometheus 5:45
Pandora's Box 8:15
The Great Flood 10:22
CHAPTER 2:
The Gods 15:37
- ZEUS 15:58
Europa 19:09
- HERA 21:05
Io 21:40
Leto 23:56
Niobe 25:18
- APOLLO 26:45
The Oracle of Delphi 27:18
Daphne 27:43
Asclepius 29:57
- ARTEMIS 30:41
- POSEIDON 31:30
- ATHENA 32:47
Arachne 34:10
- APHRODITE 35:38
Narcissus 36:15
Pygmalion’s Statue 38:12
Eros and Psyche 40:28
- HEPHAESTUS 44:43
- ARES 46:12
Eos and Tithonus 47:06
- HERMES 49:36
Pan 50:11
- DIONYSUS 52:12
King Midas 53:01
- DEMETER 54:52
Persephone 55:11
- HADES 56:55
The Three Places of Souls 58:31
Sisyphus 1:01:21
Places of the Underworld 1:01:47
Orpheus 1:03:47
CHAPTER 3:
The Age of Heroes 1:05:53
- THE HOUSE OF CADMUS 1:06:26
Oedipus 1:11:35
- PERSEUS 1:16:47
Medusa 1:18:55
The Gorgon's Head 1:20:45
Andromeda 1:22:17
The Prophecy Fulfilled 1:23:22
- THE 12 LABOURS OF HERCULES 1:26:26
Youth & the Madness of Hercules 1:28:47
Labour 1: The Nemean Lion 1:32:19
Labour 2: The Lernaean Hydra 1:35:04
Labour 3: The Cerynean Hind 1:37:32
Labour 4: The Erymanthian Boar 1:38:17
Labour 5: The Augean Stables 1:41:48
Labour 6: The Stymphalian birds 1:44:06
Labour 7: The Cretan Bull 1:45:07
Labour 8: The Mares of Diomedes 1:47:06
Labour 9: The Girdle of Hippolyta 1:48:48
Labour 10: The Cattle of Geryon 1:50:50
Labour 11: The Apples of the Hesperides 1:52:15
Labour 12: The Capture of Cerberus 1:55:40
The Death of Hercules 1:57:18
Bellerophon 2:01:44
- JASON AND THE ARGONAUTES 2:03:17
The Argonautes 2:05:41
The Voyage Begins 2:07:48
The Golden Fleece 2:10:30
The Journey Home 2:12:06
The Sirens 2:13:28
The Fate of King Pelias 2:15:54
Medea 2:17:32
- THESEUS 2:20:10
Icarus 2:27:32
- THE CALYDONIAN BOAR HUNT 2:29:16
Atalanta 2:32:10
The Footrace of Atalanta 2:36:12
- THE TROJAN WAR 2:38:48
The Suitors of Helen 2:40:57
The Judgment of Paris 2:42:52
The Greeks Assemble 2:4610
Achilles 2:47:35
Trojan Allies 2:49:35
The War Begins (Start of the Iliad) 2:51:14
The Tenth Year of War 2:53:37
The Death of Hector 2:55:20
The Trojan Horse 2:57:53
The Fall of Troy 3:01:02
- ORESTES 3:02:42
- THE ODYSSEY 3:04:50
The Cyclops 3:05:50
Aeolus 3:09:07
The Laestrygonians 3:10:39
Circe 3:11:19
The Underworld 3:13:31
The Sirens 3:14:20
Scylla and Charybdis 3:15:47
The Cattle of the Sun 3:16:57
Calypso 3:18:33
The Phaeacians 3:20:04
The Suitors 3:22:52
- THE AGE OF IRON 3:27:48
📚 Sources:
Classical Mythology, by Mark Morford, Robert Lenardon and Michael Sham
Greek Mythology, by Katerina Servi
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
Apollodorus - The Library of Greek Mythology, translated by Robin Hard
The Greek Myths Vol 1&2, By Robert Graves
Heroes, by Stephen Fry
The Argonautica, by Apollonius of Rhodes, translated by Richard Hunter
The Iliad, translated by Martin Hammond
Troy, by Stephen Fry
The Odyssey, translated by Emily Wilson
The Aeneid, translated by David West
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Please finish your WWII video series. I realize you put A LOT of effort and time into these. So I will of course remain patient. I only fear you've possibly abandoned that one. Thanks for your excellent channel. 👍
@@shaneculkin7124 Not abandoned. Machiavelli up next ,then WW2 Part 3!
Awesome work! I loved the song at the end of the intro, do you have any data for me to find it? I tried sound searches with apps, but no luck. Thanks in advance!
@@bbonkers Farewell to a Warrior by Jakub Pietras. Glad you like it 👍
This video is incredible. It would be great if an in-depth video of Norse mythology could come at some point!
Whoever came up with the greek mythology is one high mf and one helluva storyteller.
I would guess that it wasn't a single person who came up with the entire thing though.
@@pinelopiliraki3660 agreed, andI still stand by my theory that they were high af
Cocaine is helluva drug
@@guitarist1😂😂😂😂
Same with christianity those people have more than a screw loose. 😂
Do my eyes deceive me? The whole mythology. I can't believe this content is free
haha it shouldn't be 😂
No it shouldn't 😂. I'm so glad you're back, you're my favorite KZhead channel
Yo chill out it’s just history
@P Nathaniel Boe Jr JUST HISTORY. RRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
@@pnathanielboejr9064 You mean his story Because that's all history is
lol the advertisement had me like "hUh" and then realized that was actually a smart move "aaAaAHHhHh"
I came straight to the comments for this
Same lol, it’s so clever haha
@@jaylingordon3254 right with you brother! that was too smooth!
Exactly my thoughts - haha love the creativity and how they blended it with the topic 😂
Yeah that shit was slick, im not even mad.
First time I payed attention for 3 straight hours on youtube.... what a magnificent find, a rare gem of information, so many things I didnt know were named after greek mythology. Thank you
Honestly, you'd be surprised at just how many things around the world are influenced/inspired by Greek Mythology. That's how deep it's impact has had on the world in general. Hell, even a shoe brand (Nike) is named after the Greek Goddess of Victory, Nike, daughter of Styx.
And yet ppl still don't get it. I'm glad it clicked with you
Because it is not mythology it is real.
@@user-pg3uq5he4t lol, not quite, it’s fairy tales. Amazingly written and a hell of an expanded universe long before Tolkien and Lucas, but sadly it is all myth and legend.
@@neilskywalker783 could you imagine if it wasn’t tho, how different would all of our life’s be?
Ah yes, Achilles and Patroclus - historians will say they were really great friends, the best buddies, just the closest pals
Right...they were also cousins!
@@RobbyHouseIVI mean, zeus and hera were siblings…
Madelline Miller says otherwise😍
*in a whisper* They were roommates
Historians say they fucked
Everytime you disappear for a year or so I am always afraid your channel has been abandoned, then you come back and drop fire on us. From someone who loves ancient history and mythology please don’t ever stop doing what your doing.
You're*, sorry
He just needed time to make this movie length guide 😂
@@jillg2984 Jill G U too!? Thanks for your input and feedback. Mario SIrSirReal Villarreal.
Hahahaha
@@nikmrn friend, they actually used the right “your”
You should do a competitive analysis of Greek vs Roman mythology stories. And why they bifurcated and how their own cultural histories affected the changes in their mythological tales. Pretty remarkable thing to map out and look at, honestly.
I’ve always wondered this. How two cultures have almost identical god structures, stories and myths. If it started as one, how and when did it diverge? I adore this topic but have never really heard the reason why
Just the romans adopted the greek gods As theirs Is from greek coloniests at 7century bc
This work probably takes enormous effort. Maybe you should do it.
@@ashleybehlert5842There's many variants of these stories from across the Mediterranean. Different variants of the stories took root in different areas. Cult worship of different gods and heroes was commonplace.
I *LOVE* this! I can only imagine the amount of work and time that it took you to create this masterpiece. I cannot thank you enough, we are all very much indebted to you!
Thanks! Glad you like it 😊
Hello po can we use ur video for our research po ty @@TheLifeGuide
This is my third time watching this. I wish someone could turn this into a series. Hour long episodes each week of all the Gods he named in this video. I would watch every episode faithfully. I been looking for a video like this for YEARS!!! I am crazy insane in love with Greek Mythology omg 😍
The story are very similar to catholic religion, the curiosity of pandora to open the box, and the curiosity of eve to bite the apple, and the consequence are brings humanity to became mortal to have sickness or death. And zeus wants to vanish humanity by flood, which also similar to the bible of Noah's ark. was this coincident? Or the religion had copied the story from greek myths.
@@livinglife4835 The story are very similar to catholic religion, the curiosity of pandora to open the box, and the curiosity of eve to bite the apple, and the consequence are brings humanity to became mortal to have sickness or death. And zeus wants to vanish humanity by flood, which also similar to the bible of Noah's ark. was this coincident? Or the religion had copied the story from greek myths.
The Greek poets created a rip of pagen version of noah and God. It's simple noah is for older .
Far*
@@robertpage5691 you search in history, the greek myths believed that homer was the author. And he exist around 900 to 800 b.c. and the bible exist (new testament) after death of christ.. which one is older now??
Fun fact: a ball of thread is called a "clue", which is why you "unravel" a mystery, and follow a thread.
Ariandne
A ball of thread is a "clew" not a "clue"
@@DSM907Maniak An old spelling.
@@DSM907Maniak “uh actually 🤓” sounding ass.
In Dutch a clew of wool is called a 'kluwen wol'. Never noticed this linguistic clue.
Of all the couples being mentioned in this long video, I am very much invested on the love story of Odysseus and Penelope. Both of them deserved the best because of their great love and loyalty to each other.
Just waiting for the bomb of "The ENTIRE Story of Egyptian Mythology Explained" to drop!!
I'd love to hear about Indian or Chinese mythology!
@@joecantina7580 Also about Norse Mythology and Romsn Mythology (I guess at this point we are increasing his work load 😅)
Is there a babylonian or persian mythology ?
I have to say this is the most comprehensive Greek mythology I ever heard, and I have heard hundreds of different variations because I study anthropology and mythology for over 20 years
Wow I’m a big fan of Greek Mythology. After this video I’m going to research what anthropology means. I rather learn than someone tell me about it. I don’t feel weird anymore about being in love with Greek mythology. I see I’m not alone. I watch every movie I can find that has anything to do with the Greek mythology even if the movie only has 1 God in it I will watch it like a child at Disney world. Not much people my color are into things like this so I’m considered weird but these comments make me feel normal.
Then you know the story of Pandora is commonly related as in this video, but that it was Prometheus who took the lid off of Pandoras Jar and let loose all the horror, except for Hope. Gee whiz, I wonder why it was changed and distorted into Pandora as the bad one...HMMM! LOL Read Murrays Manual of Mythology from 1906 for more hidden truth of this ilk.
@@beckythornton6470 In Hesoid's Work and Days, 700 BC, it was Pandora who opened it. 16th century author Erasmus said it was Epimetheus who opened it.
@@tak_tak62 ...careful only if you watch movies and media about Greek Mythology... watch it with the grain of salt (or a whole bag of salt)... because they mostly distort it... and dont give the real story or meaning behind it.
I dunno if "comprehensive" is the right word here lol, some stories that take hours to tell are condensed into a few minutes. But it is a decent summary.
I never had like a Greek Mythology phase because it was just so complicated for me to get into. But this? This is the greatest video of all time. I was so hooked the entire time. I loved this so much
What a deception rip off of the Bible may God help those who believe this rubbish
Then you've probably never heard of the Hindu Mythology/The Indian Mythology
@@Swastikanothookcross🤓🤓
transcript is not from him, its freom ARTE....
Lies again? God Mode Gold Medals
This is by far the best video on Greek mythology I've seen. I didn't want it to stop. The work you did to put everything in chronological order in the best way you could is amazing. I appreciated the sense of time moving and understanding where all these stories I've had an appreciation for land. Looking forward to more of your content. Would love to see more of these on other mythologies and even religious text.
My knowledge of Greek mythology has always been my Achilles’ elbow.
Poor sap, I think you mean your Achilles Horse- /j
I have for years been searching for this exact video. Just a raw, unspoiled telling of the Greek mythology. Thank you for finally bringing my search to an end.
We may finally rest
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I have read about most of these gods and their stories but always isolated from each other. Thanks for putting together a video that made sense for me!
Glad you found it useful 😊
@@TheLifeGuidehello po can we use ur video for our research po ty
People would pay a good price to get access to this content. You have provided a lot of wisdom for free. I thank you for this. These stories has changed me for the better.
I have always wanted to know about the Greek history, the story timeline, the music, the visuals and the storytelling is so much on point. I literally felt the hype when Jason accepted the King Pelias challenge, and the title "the Argonauts" came with that amazing music playing in back, wow.. I even felt emotions in the background and the story of Narcissus and Echo. Kudos to all the efforts that went in making this! Cheers!
Listen, I just want to say, your doing a fantastic job for us history nerds who don’t can’t do hours upon hours of research. Please understand your contribution is greatly appreciated and I wish you the best.
0:00: 🌍 The story of Greek mythology, from the creation of the world to the punishment of Prometheus and Pandora. 15:38: 🌟 This text provides a summary of the gods Zeus, Apollo, and Artemis and their relationships with mortal women. 32:28: 🌟 The gods and goddesses of Greek mythology, including Athena, Poseidon, Aphrodite, and Hephaestus, have fascinating stories and powers. 55:52: 🔥 The underworld and the afterlife in Greek mythology, including the roles of Hades, Persephone, and the judgment of souls. 1:00:53: 🌍 The underworld and the heroic age in Greek mythology. 1:15:59: 😮 The tragic stories of Oedipus, Perseus, and Heracles unfold, with each facing their own fate and challenges. 1:30:29: 💔 Heracles embarks on a journey of redemption by completing twelve challenging labors assigned by King Eurystheus. 1:45:03: 🐂 Heracles completes his twelve labors, including capturing the Nemean Lion, slaying the Hydra, and retrieving the Golden Apples of the Hesperides. 1:59:15: 📜 Jason and the Argonauts embark on a quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece, facing various challenges along the way. 2:14:12: 🧜♀ The adventures of Jason and Medea, including their journey to find the Golden Fleece, Medea's revenge, and the tragic fate of both heroes. 2:28:27: 🏛 The story of Icarus and the Caledonian boar hunt, followed by the rise of Troy and the marriage of Helen and Menelaus. 2:43:18: 💔 The Trojan War begins with the wedding of Peleus and Thetis, sparked by the goddess Eris and leading to the abduction of Helen, the fall of Troy, and the death of Hector. 2:58:15: 🌊 Odysseus faces numerous challenges on his journey home from Troy, including encounters with the Cyclops, the witch Cersei, and the wrath of Poseidon. 3:13:10: 📖 After 20 years of wandering, Odysseus finally returns home to Ithaca, reunites with his wife Penelope, and kills the suitors who had taken over his palace. 3:28:27: 🌍 The race of iron, unlike their predecessors, would face hardships but also have the freedom to shape their own destiny and achieve great advancements in civilization. Recap by Tammy AI
How come this only has 9 likes
@@imnotgonnapost1357 CRIMINALLY underrated
this is too good
@@newluckypro Ik they should go to jail
thank you
I'm so happy that I stumbled upon this video & decided to watch it. I learned so much & am really impressed with the quality. Thank you!
WOW, this is so simple, so beautiful. this is a masterpiece of Greek mythology and I am really grateful I found your channel and this video as I was so interested in Greek mythology but never knew where to start. I am in love with this video now and will continue to watch it every now and then. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
No Filler. No stupid self-inserted jokes. Just pure information well presented. This is what content should be if you're going to inform people on subjects like this in a long format.
I feel smarter than most ppl now
This is what i listen to when i want to be brain dead but still intake smarty pants information.
that’s literally me rn
I stumbled across this video yesterday and I've just finished it, I was invested from beginning to end! I have such a great obsession with mythologies and this has been the most amazing video to listen to - I understand it all so much more now 🤩 I really hope in the future for videos like this on other mythologies I would be delighted to listen to them
A few weeks ago I decided to start understanding Greek philosophers to apply that to my characters in stories but then realized that a lot of it is based on or a general belief existing around the ideas of the gods. So I looked into this video and I watch parts of it here and there and I have 40 min left. It’s about time!
You have no idea how the world needs this. A "chronological ordered" greek mythology epic! Thank you so much for you effort! The world truly appreciates this.
Timeout. Hercules was gay ? Just asking.
@@ericparnell2037 Considering how he had a wife and children, no. However, homoromantic and homosexual relationships are not uncommon in greek myths and ancient greek in general (think of pederasty). Gods like Apollo, Zeus arguably, Hermes, Pan, and Dionysus all have myths in which they fall in love with the same sex. This isn't essentially "gay" though as same-sex relations where thought of differently back then.
@@ericparnell2037 I don't know about gay. Hercules definitely was gae tho.
Why does the world need to hear about fake Gods that never existed on this planet? Bunch of delusional fairy tales, you can’t say I’m lying...
I don't know if need is the right word
I actually cried at the end of the video about the 12 Labours of Heracles when he smiled as mortality finally eased his pain. The music made the story telling even more emotional. You really have a unique ability to bring these stories to life. Great job!
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Great comment. Real men do cry.
Stop being a pu$$y
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Amazing video, not a dull moment at all. Perfectly narrated and an immensely interesting story about Greek Mythology. Easy for even someone like me, with 0 knowledge of this, to understand and not be overwhelmed
Thanks for creating this in depth doc of Greek mythology. As someone who has always been interested in this topic this was very easy to follow and well organized. 😊
I can't believe this content is free on KZhead, thank you for this service! I hope to see full Egyptian and Norse mythology too because this video is so comprehensive and well laid out. I was captivated for 3 hours straight.
Thanks!
I just finished watching the entire video in one seat, and all I can say is that it is phenomenal! It's by far the best quality video about Greek mythology that there is (I loved the paintings as well). I can't believe that a work of such high quality and precision is given to us for free.
There was a mini series in 1997 of the Odyssey, but I totally agree the Iliad or just the content that is Greek Mythology is very amusing.
@@shoot_again2753 The story are very similar to catholic religion, the curiosity of pandora to open the box, and the curiosity of eve to bite the apple, and the consequence are brings humanity to became mortal to have sickness or death. And zeus wants to vanish humanity by flood, which also similar to the bible of Noah's ark. was this coincident? Or the religion had copied the story from greek myths.
You could always donate if you feel like it 🤷🏻♂️
If you’re willing, you could donate $5 or 10..
(Larry San Diego) My wife and I recently returned from a 10 Mediterranean Cruise and spent four days in Athens, Greece and your entire story on Greek Mythology was the most enjoyable three-hour experience in memory. Great Job!
I just found out about this Channel. Feels like I discovered treasure. This is GOLD. Thank you so much
So I took 5 key things from this epic and easily understood self study video of The ENTIRE Story of Greek Mythology Explained 1. the humans were flees 2. the gods are children 3. the children were heroes 4. the "hero's" in MOST cases were the original villains 5. and the villains weren't really ever villeins at all. They were just cursed, tricked, or forced by literal disaster level circumstances lol AMAZING VID with my adhd I had to stop and take a couple breaks over the course of weeks haha but it truly truly was so easy to sift back and fourth through!
Seems all gods are actual scumbags. I saw the same trend you did, Medusa didn't deserve to be punished when Athena knew it was Poseidon who forced himself on her
@@devroom8904 You are watching it too much from a psychological point of view, narratively speaking Athena couldn't just, as being the goddess of wisdom, let Medusa go without consequences, even tho it was Poseidon's fault. Also there were gods who didn't really actively hurt others like Hermes, Demetra, Hades, Hestia and, if we think about it, even Ares.
@@mariano8910 A psychological consideration of the events should be duly noted. Keep in mind that the Greeks considered these folk 'gods' for a long time, with a Roman version of each story as well. More often than not, this was used by man to justify moral shortcomings: "Sure, I committed incest, but didn't Zeus do the same thing?" Not that the point you're making is untrue, as we should consider it narratively as well, but this was far more interactive back then, and these gods were objects of man's veneration
@@gerudoking3180 Are you saying Zeus or Aphrodite are not gods? They surely are, and since we're talking about the Ancient Rome, i have to remind you that adultery was indeed a crime and people likely couldn't just say "Zeus did it too" to defend themselves. You did not try to attack Hestia or Hades btw. Zeus also is not a cheater just because yes, loving this much rapresented something of the ancient society: the chief god had of course as a lover of wisdom to be an experienced lover, as it was the feature of important anf intellectual men, strengthen also by the fact that the term philosopher just means "LOVER of knowledge". (Symposium backs me up) And yes, the greek gods are elevations of greater concepts of the greek world, but that doesn't mean spirituality must be absent by it, you talked about it with the tone of the one who watches the greeks as men who venerated just things they liked when this is not definitely the case: they just thought gods were related in their highness to things they thought were important. And frankly, not everyone believed in the same identical things, gods or rituals in Greece, philosophies speak by themselves.
@@mariano8910 hello! I’m not referring to anything you’ve said, or at least I don’t think. It’s honestly hard for me to apprehend what you’re saying, so if you’d like to explain it a little better, I’m all ears. I did call them “gods,” and I never pretended they weren’t. While I don’t believe the folklore, I do believe in a spiritual side of life in which these spirits are manifest (not “on Olympus,” but they ran the Greek nation, per Deut. 32:8-9.) The gods here are reflections of the hearts of the Greeks at the time, for one will only reflect the character of their subjector.
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This video is phenomenal !! Thank you so much for all the research and wonderful graphics and art displayed in this video! This video is so unique, it most certainly is the best video I have ever watched!
For people who truly never learned about Greek Mythology and this is their first introduction to it - this video has a lot of information but many myths havs various versions, which were not mentioned here. Obviously, if you mention all of them, the mythology grows more and more complicated but many events can be viewed diffrently, depening on the interpretations. While this video is certianly a good starting point for general knowledge, I would still look for other version to have more perspective. The complications of the mythologies and the conflicting retellings are all part of the fun ;)
This has to be one of the best Greek mythology documentaries I have ever watched. I’m sure someone else already said it but this is the first time I have seen these stories weaved together in chronological order. Everything from the images to the background music was just perfect. Definitely subscribing, can’t wait for more!!!
The story are very similar to catholic religion, the curiosity of pandora to open the box, and the curiosity of eve to bite the apple, and the consequence are brings humanity to became mortal to have sickness or death. And zeus wants to vanish humanity by flood, which also similar to the bible of Noah's ark. was this coincident? Or the religion had copied the story from greek myths.
You’ll love the stories as told and read aloud by Stephen Fry. They’re on Audible. His ability to brought each character to life as well as teach the connections to words and ideas and places that we are familiar with today. It’s excellent.
@@midnightkarasu There are parallel stories in most ancient cultures. Human experience, religion included, has common threads. Christianity is not the oldest religion and more modern religious leaders drew from whatever it took to teach and/or control the people before them. Look up religious syncretism. You’re not being clever. Look into comparative religion studies. Look into comparative mythology studies. Look into the history of Christianity from its inception. Not from subjective sources, but from the facts and events in history courses and materials.
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@@midnightkarasuread my mind
I never could imagine that history is so interesting and that I would see a video of 3 1/2 hours without pause. I appreciate you research work and wish you the best! 💛
Wow these stories are AMAZING!!!! Thank you so much for making this video. I especially like how you include artwork from history that was painted about the subject matter.
I always thought Oedipus was just a Greek mythological character that was in love with his mother. This video paints a much more detailed picture. I guess for most of us Greek mythology has always been greatly simplified. Amazing video!
I almost got emotional towards the end of the video. I watched it all two nights in a row and it felt like a movie, but without getting bored even a second. The quality of these videos is literally out of this world! Gotta thank you for all the effort you put into making this.
Thank you, thank you, thank you so very much😁 I have been looking for a very long time for the tales of Greek mythology my Dad use to tell them to me when I was little I can't believe it is all here. How wonderfully enjoyable! Thank you again!
Goosebumps at the end. Thank you so much for making this!
“He took out his bow and threatened to shoot the sun with one of his poison arrows if it continued to torment him” I feel the same way these days, Herecles….I feel the same way.
Yeh how do u shoot the sun?
I'm Greek and I think this is a masterpiece. Thank you for taking the time to make this, it's truly great work
I hope Greek people will go back and pray their ancient gods/goddessess. And neglect the intruder modern religion capture them and manipulate them forget their gods and practice new belief which is human made
@@kangkang1560 fyi it is stated that Greeks welcomed the christian religion when it first arived there, Christianity became the prominent religion throughout the age of the roman and byzantine empire and became even stronger when we were enslaved by the Turks and conservatism is holding it in place atm, despite that fact there are still some dodecatheists (the belief of the 12 Gods) but don't really show it, The orthodox church has huge economic, political and military power unfortunately due to old laws and beliefs so it's not very likely to ever come back
nice greek comment
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@@kangkang1560greek mythology is human made too it’s literally just stories from authors poets and playwrights
What an adorable gift for us all. And what a wonderful job to collect all these pictures. It was amazing to see them along the stories. The biggest gratitude for your work.
Ain't no schoolwork getting done for 3 1/2 hours now
You’ll learn more from this 😀
@@TheLifeGuideLearn the truth front this instead of lies. Thank you. I've been studying theology for year's now and this is truly a golden blessing.
I started the video thinking I was gonna stop watching in less than half an hour, then I finished the whole thing before I knew it. Really loved the ending and how it profoundly drew all the stories back to who and what we are right now.
Thanks, glad you liked it ☺️
Wow. Brilliant. Truly. Thank you so much for making this. This was an epic undertaking and this is the most coherent timeline of events created on the subject of mythology, even incorporating the foundation of Rome. The ending was perfect. I hope you intend to do something like this for other mythologies.
More videos like this one! Long-form videos are the bomb. Thanks so much for making this, and just like everyone else below, I've watched this a couple of times to get all the info and I really love it. Thank you and all the best! Cheers!
watching this while reading Rick Riordan's books is the best decision i made
The only reason I’m here
Me too
Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a masterpiece
This is the BEST chronological, concise history of the Greek Myths that I have yet encountered.GREAT Job!
thank you so so much, I just now stumbled across this phenomenal video! this is for sure the best video for greek mythology! keep up your great work
Outstanding work. You're setting the bar for the rest of youtube creators to new heights.
Quite the compliment, thank you 😊
@@TheLifeGuide not to be that guy, but when is ww2 3rd part coming out.
Not skipping a single ad so I can support this, I'm insanely grateful that this content is free, thank you, TLG. thank you.
this is pure gold, a masterpiece! THANK YOU!
Thank you! I’ve always wanted to learn Greek Mythology but it was never all in one place. This is amazing. ❤
Greek Mythology has a unique appreciation for irony, metaphor, and poetic justice that other mythologies and religious stories almost always lack entirely. When reading Homer, it is clear that you are reading the works of a poet. Not a prophet, or a historian. It makes you wonder how the Greeks and Romans might have read these texts. Whether they took them literally, word for word. Or whether they viewed their gods more deistically, and were able to appreciate the works of Homer as works of art - just as we do today - rather than as works of historical or religious significance.
You don't think Norse mythology is like this?
Being a nerd when it comes to Greek mythology and always reading and watching videos about the subject, this video here is I'd say the best of the stories to date, well put together and a well dive into the mythology, my hats off to you good sir for such details and intensive research
most W youtube greek mythology video😭 the first time i actually finished a 3 hour long videoo and paid attention throughout. this is impressive asf cl
I love this docu so much! I finished it in one sitting and now I’m back watching it again because of how well done it is! Well done! Insane that this free
I had been putting off reading about Greek Mythology since forever, but this video was the perfect introduction to it. Thank you so much for all your hard work!
You’re welcome ☺️ Glad you enjoyed it
Dwarka is Atlantis. Am Greek if you want to learn something. The god's work for Krishna the founder of Atlantis. Read Ramayana Mahabharata or srimad bagvatham for intellectual advancement. The Greeks do . Am not Cristian Byzantine am Greek honouring the god's they work for Krishna. Everyone was Hindu honouring the god's in antiquity. If you want the truth. If you dare. I can learn you to know the self. Also .easily...
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Ok so to sum it up is this shit real or fairytale
I was obsessed with Greek mythology in school and would read about it all the time but after a while of being out of school I haven't had any access to as many books about it so this is so cool to just recap everything I learned and learning details I missed as a kid
Also yeah, reading some other comments, your voice was really good for this, so good job man! I always liked geek myth but never knew all of it so this was what I was looking for.
This is such great content. I chanced upon this as my 5 year old son is obsessed with space , planets and galaxies and so many have Greek names… and here I am truly fascinated. Love from India
I was obsessed with D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths as a teenager and have finally found a worthy video companion as an adult. This was amazing. Love the use of art that actually reflects the stories you're telling. Subscribing!
The art is killer
Yes, the art! The subtle eroticism of John William Waterhouse and John William Godward are two of my favorite.
Magnificent flow of speech. Warm voice. Straight forward script. Descriptive yet understanding vocabulary. I heard the whole thing while working on my computer, and being greek, this is the summary of the mythology of my ancestors i have had since reading the tomes of Kakridis. Terrific work my man! I am supporting the channel and your work. Please make all the mythologies egyptians, norse, ECT. I will be teaching english to my children with your videos
Thank you for this thorough documentary ❤
Great pace, staying on topic and plowing through it. Very nicely done!!
Crazy that they crafted These explanations for the Seasons,The Eyes of an Peacocks Tail,the Echo, Cicada and so much more with such Creativity😁 Thanks Life Guide for speaking to my Imagination❤️
Glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Really similar to some stories of indigenous peoples and native American lore, it's all almost the same stories, but different views
Let's say mythology could be the cartoons of thousands of years ago. 😊 or 🍻=, 🤔 a twisted truth of life's folklore 😮. Skipped all that stuff from school days. Let's talk physics 🤓🥳🤖
@@cynthiabinder3730 had a fucking stroke reading this
Always been fascinated with greek mythology as a teenager while learning some of the stories in my English class. Whenever we learned about greek mythology the class was never boring thats for sure. I loved the story about Odeseus in Homer’s the Odyssey amongst others. I learned alot in this documentary and just want to thank you for proving us all with this.
I’ve been watching this video incrementally for the past week before bed and I’m sad that the end is near. Nonetheless, I’ve always loved Greek mythology but learning it always felt unorganized and hard to know the timeline of it all. This video is AMAZING. Great work really.
The story are very similar to catholic religion, the curiosity of pandora to open the box, and the curiosity of eve to bite the apple, and the consequence are brings humanity to became mortal to have sickness or death. And zeus wants to vanish humanity by flood, which also similar to the bible of Noah's ark. was this coincident? Or the religion had copied the story from greek myths.
@@midnightkarasuhow is this relevant to what op said?
wow. i can't believe it. three hours of greek goodness. saving this for later. i really appreciate this.
Content is amazing.... putting the storytelling and pictures together is truly remarkable... 900k subs with 29 video's.. absolute beast 💪
An epic journey through the entirety of Greek mythology, this documentary provides a comprehensive and enthralling exploration of ancient tales and timeless legends. From the birth of the gods to the heroic exploits of heroes like Hercules and Perseus, every aspect of Greek mythology is vividly brought to life. It's a captivating odyssey through the realms of Olympus, the underworld, and beyond, offering a deep understanding of the cultural significance and enduring impact of these timeless stories. A true masterpiece for anyone fascinated by the rich tapestry of Greek mythology
I loved this video! Such an amazing and in depth series of all the Greek stories. I would love to see an in depth Egyptian mythology video such as this one. That would be amazing!
Everyone watching should share this. This is an absolute masterpiece
Truly excellent work ! Well written and well read ! Moved me to tears at times...
thank you so much for this ❤loved reading percy jackson while actually understanding where the myths derived from it's such a satisfying experience
As a greek, congratulations and thank you for your outstanding work on this video! As someone else said, you're setting the bar for the others💯
i’ve always wanted to get into greek mythology and i never knew where to start, this video is insanely insightful. thank you
I once heard this explanation of eternity, There was a mountain made of granite, twice as big as Everest, and once every 10,000 years a dove would fly by it, just touching it with the tip of its wing. The time it would take for that mountain to be worn away, by the doves wing, is just a blink of an eye in the timescale of eternity! I found that extremely scary.
Powerful 💪
I don't think doves can fly that high... 🏔🕊 JK! Neat story. I'll retell it.
Eternity most likely isn't a thing, at least in the sense of something lasting forever in its exact state.
eternity, or infinity in the time dimension, doesn't just mean anything with a possibility less than one in infinity will definitely happen, but will definitely happen an infinite number of times. if the universe is both infinite in space and time, then, given that we are here, there would be an infinite number of us's having this exact same conversation across the infinite and eternal cosmos 🤔
@@graphixkillzzz not only THAT, but there would be a world where everything is exactly the same as our world to the most minute detail, except for one thing: A Tyrannosaurus Rex crashes through the ceiling of the room you are sitting in as you read this and eats you. In fact, there would be an INFINITE number of those exact worlds.
This was an excellent story very well done kept me intrigued and fascinated through your entire video great job 👏
The connection of the Age of Heroes to the Age of Iron and to modern man looking back on Earth from the perspective of the gods left me speechless.
Zeus: “I don’t like that humanity is so perfect and stuff, so we’re sending a sleeper agent to make them become old and evil to dunk on Prometheus” Also Zeus: “By the Gods, humanity knows nothing but war and arrogance to us! Let’s kill them all!”
I just finished watching the entire video in one seat, and all I can say is that it is phenomenal! It's by far the best quality video about Greek mythology that there is (I loved the paintings as well). I can't believe that a work of such high quality and precision is given to us for free. Well done 👏🏻 PS After finishing the video I couldn’t get past the richness and beauty of Greek stories and culture: the relationships of men with gods and nature, the countless struggles often leading to great tragedies and the celebration of beauty and honor. What a rich and astonishing culture and what a magnificent way to look and interpret the cosmos !
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You can thank him with a financial contributions like many of us have done. Just SELECT the Thanks option . He Deserves it.
..and you dont even know the half of it...
Read the plays. The tragedies of Euripides, Sophocles etc. Very rich and eye opening to cultural antiquity
@@keikei3301 It’s like you read my mind. One of my summer goals is to read the original text of «Ἀντιγόνη» by Sophocles!
Thank you!♥ I learned so much and it was so interesting.
This was so amazing to watch. Thank you for the great work ❤❤❤
Small nitpick, Hades did not decide punishments in the underworld. This was a Victorian idea. In the actual myths as the Greeks had written them, either another god that mortal offended spoke the punishment (Sisyphus's was deemed by Thanatos, the god of death.) or by Persephone, in actual text she is referred to as 'Dread Persephone', there is some pretty convincing evidence that Hades as a personified deity is far more recent and earlier myths Dread Persephone was the ruler of the dead. Especially as Persephone is not actually a name, its like calling her Lady cause you don't want to say her real name for fear of attracting her attention.
@thenecessaryevil2634 Thank you for posting! Great video and wonderful comments -- funny how the two go hand in hand. Can you recommend a good source on this? I'm interested in both Hades and Persephone as the Greeks would have understood them.
@@rebeccaoliver7977 Hesiod's Theogony
You weren’t there…
@@Oxygohome To be fair, there are several versions of the Greek Mythology. And like you said, they weren't there, we can't know for sure that his is the right one. We can say as well that the video isn't the right source as well. It's just up to the source, honestly. After all, the stories began from the word of mouth and it could be modified or interpreted differently by another person.
How is this version supposed to fit with the fact Persephone was the goddess of spring and worshipped alongside her mother as the important gods to appease to get a good harvest etc? Yes she was also thought of as important to sacrifice to to ensure a blessed passage in to the afterlife but that passage in to not what might happen to you once there. I agree Hades possibly didn't choose the punishment and I know the roles, myths around the gods often changes a lot over time and the place where the Myth comes from but... Also seems odd that Hades could be a later god when he appears, so strongly in the foundation of the gods myth and is 1 of the 3 most powerful.
This is currently my all-time favorite video on KZhead for the past 2 months (since upload). I have watched it numerous times & even a few times to fall asleep to. This was made so incredibly well.
this is an absolute amazing piece of work! congratulations! Fantastic video, narration and ordering of greek mythology!
Some of these stories made smile and grin, even laugh out loud, simply because of how incredible and visually clear these stories are...
What a fantastical job you did! Can you do Norse, next? Maybe create a playlist with every major myths in the world! I would watch them all!
Three and a half hours video, such a determination to do this. The immense amount of time and dedication that went into this video. 👏👏👏👏
I am interested in learning can you help me understand how it all works for I can try to make taste of things
I LOVED EVERY BIT OF THIS, THANK YOU SO MUCH.