MYTH Atlas
Exploring Ancient stories, One map at a Time
Late Bronze Age, Part I: An Overview
In this episode, we explore the major civilizations who shaped the course of the Late Bronze Age Aegean.
Explore:
- Heroes such as Heracles, Perseus, Theseus, and Achilles.
- Monsters and beasts such as Cyclopes, Centaurs, Pegasus, and Giants.
- Gods: Olympians, Titans, Nymphs, and everything in between.
- Legends such as the Trojan War, the Odyssey, and Atlantis.
Have you ever wondered where myths come from? Who really were the Greek gods? Was Atlantis real?
Myth Atlas explores these questions, and analyzes the geography and history behind these ancient stories.
Myth Atlas Aims to:
- Create a community eager to understand where myths come from.
- Determine the origins of Greek Mythology.
- Find Atlantis and document its discovery.
Follow the Journey to Atlantis
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