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Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 147 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Archaeologist Francis Pryor has made ancient history popular in books and television specials. In this three-part series, he uses the myth of the British icon- King Arthur- to explain new discoveries that dispute the traditional view of early Britain.
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (7 hrs., 50 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
Reacquaint yourself with myths so powerful that they remain woven into the fabric of the present world. From the epic tragedy of Medusa, Greek mythology's most infamous female fiend, to Hercules, its greatest action hero, and Hades, master of the land of the dead and a god so feared no one would speak his name. Explore these myths and legendary figures who inspired them
Publisher
A&E Home Video
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (47 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
The Aborigine culture is said to harbor the oldest continuous line of human wisdom on Earth. Now viewers can take a mesmerizing journey into the ancient, enigmatic culture of Australia's Aborigines, the oldest on Earth. Includes revealing interviews, and stunning footage of Aborigine life in their beautiful, harsh land that provides a memorable investigation into the rich history of one of the world's most enigmatic people
Author
Publisher
Elf Creek Games
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 game (37 game board island tiles, 61 player pieces, 6 mystic barriers with stands, 24 mystic energy, 10 counselor player boards, 100 cards, 21 cosmic gate tiles, 1 cosmic game board, 1 wrath of the gods token, 1 wrath of the gods track, 1 first player marker, 52 resource tokens, 2 dice, 1 rulebook) : cardboard, wood, plastic, color ; in box 29 x 29 x 7 cm
Language
English
Description
What if you could save Atlantis from its fated destruction? The Atlanteans have built a glorious civilization but a reliance on technology powered by mystic energy has cause them to turn away from the gods. The gods will not tolerate such hubris in mere mortals. Atlantis must be destroyed! In this challenging cooperative game of survival, players are councilors who must use their followers, special powers, and ancient artifacts to escape Atlantis...
13) Mythic journeys
Publisher
Alive Mind
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Despite the fact that myth has always existed, surprisingly few people today are aware of even the classic myths or the potential myths have to impact their lives. Myths are the reservoir of human wisdom - the story and the meaning of life. Every human being has asked the questions who am I, what is my purpose, why am I here? The answers are in the myths that have been passed on from generation to generation.
Publisher
Pat and Pat
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (80 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
Finding Joe is an exploration of famed Mythologist Joseph Campbell's studies and their continuing impact on our culture. Through interviews with visionaries from a variety of fields interwoven with enactments of classic tales by a sweet and motley group of kids, the film navigates the stages of what Campbell dubbed The Hero's Journey: the challenges, the fears, the dragons, the battles, and the return home as a changed person. Rooted in deeply personal...
Series
Publisher
distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Taken from the gods as a newborn, adopted on earth, Hercules becomes an awkward, teenage pillar of strength. Trying to fit in, he discovers Zeus is his dad and his home is Mount Olympus.
16) The Odyssey
Series
Publisher
Digiview Productions
Pub. Date
c2006, c1988
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approx. 45 mins.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"This animated version of the Homer classic brings us back in time to Ancient Greece. Cyclops's roam the land and Gods toy with humans as if they were pieces on a chess board. The story opens with Odysseus attempting to journey home at the end of the Trojan War. Before his voyage is over he will journey to several islands with unusual inhabitants. He encounters a Cyclops, a Sorceress, and the majestic but dangerous Sirens. Athena (the Goddess of war)...
Publisher
Wellspring Media
Pub. Date
2002, c1984
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
"Primal Mind" explores the differences in how American Indians and people of European heritage experience themselves and their environments and identifies important destinctions between a mind rooted in respect for nature, sacred myths and rituals, and a mind that strives toward achievement, order and the desire to rise above nature. "Native Land" traces the path of the nomads who discovered the Americas and created the complex civilizations of the...
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006], c2001
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 100 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
A fascinating journey to discover the truth behind compelling mythological tales of gods and goddesses. These tales have been passed down by storytellers and interwoven into traditions and philosophies for generations, even before Biblical times
Publisher
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (29 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
In this illuminating program, four classicists explore the origins of classical mythology and its relationship with other aspects of Greek culture, tracing subsequent influences on Western civilization. Topics discussed include cultural transmission among the Mediterranean peoples of the 8th century BC, the derivation of texts attributed to Homer and Hesiod, interpretations of the myths of Phaeton and Callisto, the connections between Greek myth...
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