Uncovering the Real Stories Behind Ancient Myths

Are the myths of the ancient world just stories, or do they hide real events and deeper truths? In this video, we uncover the fascinating historical and cultural realities behind legendary myths like the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Trojan War, and Osiris’s Resurrection. From the gods of Greece and Egypt to Norse prophecy and Japanese creation myths, we explore the hidden meanings and historical inspirations that shaped these ancient tales.

Uncovering the Real Stories Behind Ancient Myths
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - The Epic of Gilgamesh
04:21 - The Trojan War
08:27 - The Greek Creation Myth
13:48 - The World Tree and the Coming of Ragnarok
19:25 - The Chinese Creation Myth
25:01 - The Egyptian Myth of Osiris
31:05 - The Japanese Creation Myth: Izanagi and Izanami
36:47 - Conclusion