Mythology is humanity's original shared universe
In short: From Greek gods to Aztec sun-worshipers, every civilization used legends to map the unknown. This video explores 12 of the world's greatest mythologies, revealing how these ancient stories continue to shape our modern pop culture.
Various cultural tales are analysed within the footage, spanning Aztec, Mesopotamian, Polynesian, Slavic, Hindu, Celtic, Chinese, Japanese, Egyptian, Norse, Arthurian, and Greek lore. It highlights specific cultural motifs such as the Norse knowledge of Ragnarök, the Aztec requirement to pay the sun on time, and various monsters, heroes, and cosmic cycles.
Beyond historical analysis, the content explores how these legends persist in contemporary media. Contemporary successes such as Moana, Black Myth: Wukong, The Witcher, Moon Knight, Percy Jackson, and God of War are linked back to these old symbols.
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