Ancient Mysteries: Powerful Gods of Mt. Olympus

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	The gods and goddesses residing on Mount Olympus were omnipotent beings, wielding the power of life or death over the Ancient Greeks. However, they were not without flaws, and were rarely at peace with each other, let alone with mortals. Although the Greeks worshipped them through elaborate rituals and sacrifice, they often poked fun at them as well. Ancient Mysteries: Powerful Gods of Mount Olympus investigates the inspiration for these fickle immortals that figured so prominently in the world of the Ancient Greeks. Were they actual, existing spirits presiding over Greece or were they the fictional equivalents of real warriors and rulers? Hosted by Leonard Nimoy, this episode of A&E's Ancient Mysteries ponders the origin of the gods and who or what they could have represented. ~ Carrie Downes, Rovi

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