Clash of the Gods

2009 - 2009

Zeus

28th September 2009

Episode 1

Zeus' epic battles with Cronus, his father, for control of the universe is examined.

Hercules

10th August 2009

Episode 2

The tale of the strongest superhero in Greek mythology and his quest for redemption. To atone for committing a heinous crime, Hercules embarks on a series of impossible challenges known as the 12 Labors. Hercules endures as one of history's most influential demi-Gods, but recent archaeological discoveries suggest that mythology's strongest man may have been inspired by a real person.

Hades

17th August 2009

Episode 3

The myth of ancient Greece's most feared god, and those mortals who tried to cross his path. This episode takes us behind the veil of the ancient Greek belief in life after death. It is a chilling collection of tales about the god Hades and the underworld bearing his name, with eerie links to real world curses, ghosts, and secret cults.

Minotaur

24th August 2009

Episode 4

A half-bull, half-man freak of nature, the Minotaur is one of mythology's most terrifying monsters. A bizarre tale of bestiality, human sacrifice, and war, the myth of the Minotaur endures as a symbol of the beast inside all men. But archeological research has uncovered clues suggesting the Minotaur and its terrifying labyrinth were more than just symbols. They may have been inspired by a real place that still exists to this day.

Medusa

31st August 2009

Episode 5

The epic tragedy of Medusa, the most infamous female fiend in Greek mythology, whose look turned every living thing to stone. But what is the true story behind the myth? Find out this evil Gorgon's real world connection to human corpses, and learn what clues the night sky holds about the origins of the tale of Medusa.

Odysseus: Curse of the Sea

14th September 2009

Episode 6

In part 1 of 2, we take a look at Odysseus, whom Homer made famous in "The Odyssey," including his adventures in light of astronomical and geographical evidence which bases the story on accurate real events.

Odysseus: Warrior's Revenge

21st September 2009

Episode 7

Following the Trojan War, a heroic Greek makes a many-year journey home to reclaim his wife and kingdom in Homer's epic tale "The Odyssey."

Beowulf

28th September 2009

Episode 8

The Norse saga of Beowulf and his battles with Grendel and other monsters.

Tolkien's Monsters

5th October 2009

Episode 9

About J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy and how real-life influenced it.

Thor

12th October 2009

Episode 10

Able to wield thunder from his hammer, Thor was the most revered of the Norse gods, from fending humanity from the giants that brought calamity, to his pursuit of the Midgard Serpent. Though, his fate is told to sealed during Ragnarök, it is actually the invasion of Christianity that proves far more damning to this mighty god.

Top Cast

Tracey-Anne Cooper•Michael Drout•Dimitra Fimi

Director

Jessica Conway

Writer

Kevin Fitzpatrick

Clash of the Gods is a one-hour weekly mythology television series that premiered on August 3, 2009 on the History channel. The program covers many of the ancient Greek and Norse Gods, monsters and heroes including Hades, Hercules, Medusa, Minotaur, Odysseus and Zeus.

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Full Cast

Tracey-Anne Cooper

Self - St. John's University

Michael Drout

Self - Wheaton College

Dimitra Fimi

Self - Cardiff University

David George

Self - Saint Anselm College

Blair Jones

Theseus

Scott A. Mellor

Self - University of Wisconsin

John Rennie Image

John Rennie

Self - Scientific American

Stan Bernard

Narrator

Tate Steinsiek

Minotaur

Greg Ford

Hades

Full Crew

Jessica Conway

Director

Kevin Fitzpatrick

Writer

Alexandre Moors

Special Effects Manager

Mandy Bisesti

Makeup Effects

Scott Miller

Producer

Scott Miller

Writer

Ted Poole

Writer

Michail Purenok

Transportation Coordinator

Geoffry Thomas

Camera Operator

Yann Mari Faget

Assistant Decorator

Bobby Munster

Film Processor

Marlene Braga

Producer

David Randag

Associate Producer

Vincent Kralyevich

Executive Producer

Mashizan Masjum

Writer

Chris Stangroom

Recording Supervision

Mohamed Essaghir Aabach

Assistant Decorator

Kristy Sabat

Executive Producer

Karen Shatzkin

Legal Services

Tim Marinov

Animation

Sue Jang

Animation

Jay Maurer

Camera Operator

Stephen C. Davies

Recording Supervision

Zakia Essouci

Costume Design

Jason Salonen

Art Direction

Jessica Lyne de Ver

Producer

Nicole Woo

Production Assistant

Jessica Reynolds

Film Processor

Jeffrey C. Weber

Executive Producer

Charlie Rokosny

Colorist

Brian Rasmussen

Post-Production Manager

Michael Hanna

Film Processor

Jim Gaffey

Supervising Producer

Vladas Lynda

Location Coordinator

Craig Weiseman

Editor

Will Cox

Colorist

Anthony DiFolco

Special Effects Assistant

Jess Brillhart

Special Effects Coordinator

Lisa Brunt

Post Production Supervisor

Tate Steinsiek

Makeup Effects

Emily Yacus

Post Producer

Karen Lynn Weinberg

Editorial Staff

Chris Lohouse

Compositor

Tate Steinsiek

Special Effects Assistant

Fouad Challa

Production Manager

Fouad Challa

Line Producer

Alan Goldberg

Writer

Anastasija Zilionyte

Production Coordinator

Anthony DiFolco

Makeup Effects

Beowulf Boritt Image

Beowulf Boritt

Art Direction

Dalia Survilaitė Image

Dalia Survilaitė

Casting

Andrea Pilat

Supervising Producer

Zaida Espada

Associate Producer

Lina Miseikytė

Line Producer

Patricia Nugent

Line Producer

Dashiell Eckman

Editor

Naoufal Lamkealal

Grip

Ty Flowers

VFX Editor

Damijan Saccio

Special Effects Manager

Jacob A. Gragard

Recording Supervision

William Miller

Film Processor

Haewon Yom

Producer

Laura Verklan

Writer

Samira Bejjoudi

Costume Designer

Jessica Kelleher

Makeup & Hair

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Hiroshi Goto

Makeup Effects

Joanne Azern

Producer

Christopher Cassel

Writer

Jessica Lyne de Ver

Writer

William Miller

Editor

John Stanch

Compositing Lead

Tarik Amchemar

Prop Designer

Holli Martinez

Makeup Artist

Vilma Garliauskiene

Makeup Effects

Gerrold Vincent

Makeup Effects

Loic Schvan

Art Direction

Sarah Hodgson

Post Producer

Waverly Damato

Finance

Thomas Favilla

Editor

Jonathan DeMuth

Editor

Stanislav Adamickij

Fight Choreographer

Roman Grigaravicius

Stunt Coordinator

Marco Valentino

Compositor

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Brian Welsh

Special Effects Manager

Cristina Atkin

Makeup Effects

Jennifer Honn

Film Processor

Tova Goodman

Film Processor

Marissa Zavodsky

Associate Producer

Christopher Cassel

Director

Kristen Burns

Production Coordinator

Ben Spivak

Animation Director

San Charoenchai

Animation

Ali Ashgar

Animation

Craig Weiseman

Film Processor

Bill Hunt

Executive Producer

Marcus Lehmann

Camera Operator

Sam Juneau

Writer

Jennifer Honn

Editor

Lauren Simpson

Special Effects Coordinator

Andrius Bražas

Assistant Decorator

Ramūnė Čekuolytė

Art Direction

Bo B. Randulff

Director of Photography

Tim Metzger

Director of Photography

Rupert Whitaker

Fix Animator

Leonidas Kotikas

Stunt Coordinator

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