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S1 A6 The End of All Things

Documentary

11

42min

22 dec. 2017

Death is a frightening, unsettling prospect for us all. Myths and legends help express and explore those anxieties. But they tell us about more than mortal fear alone, for in a culture’s tales of death, we can see what it is they value in life.

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Myths & Monsters - Heroes & Villains

Heroes & Villains,

Stories of heroes and the villains encountered on their adventures are among the most thrilling in all mythology. This episode examines the controversial theory that a common structure exists in such stories that transcends cultural influences.

Myths & Monsters - The Wild Unknown

The Wild Unknown,

Forest and mountain, sea and ice – the wilds of this world are a rich setting for myths and legends. As this episode shows, the stories told about the wilderness can tell us a lot about a people.

Myths & Monsters - War

War has been a constant in human history. All civilisations have grappled with the questions it raises. It is no surprise then that myths of war are among the most enduring.

Myths & Monsters - Love and Betrayal

Love and Betrayal,

Love is a universal and powerful emotion, but it can also be destructive. Lust can destroy; betrayal can wound. Such an often-irrational force asks questions of any society.

Myths & Monsters - Change & Revolution

Change & Revolution,

How does a community form? How does it survive and adapt to change? This episode details the role myths and legends have played in establishing the rules of society and the punishments for those who break them.

Myths & Monsters - The End of All Things

The End of All Things,

Death is a frightening, unsettling prospect for us all. Myths and legends help express and explore those anxieties. But they tell us about more than mortal fear alone, for in a culture’s tales of death, we can see what it is they value in life.

Detaljer

Myths & Monsters

Dokumentär

11

1 SÄSONG

42min

Myths and Monsters takes its audience on a journey through the mythic landscape of Europe, revealing the origins of the most famous legends this continent has produced and exploring why they have endured so long.

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