Greek Myths: Tales of Travelling Heroes
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Eminent classical historian Robin Lane Fox embarks on a journey in search of the origins of the Greek myths. He firmly believes that these fantastical stories lie at the root of western culture, and yet little is known about where the myths of the Greek gods came from, and how they grew. Now, after 35 years of travelling, excavation and interpretation, he is confident he has uncovered answers.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2010-11-15
Runtime: 94 mins
Director: Arif Nurmohamed
Writer: Robin Lane Fox
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Genres: Documentary
Original title: Greek Myths: Tales of Travelling Heroes
Production Companies: BBC
Production Countries: United Kingdom
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