The mythical history of ancient Greek legends is featured in Discovery Channel’s Seven Wonders of Ancient Greece. Where it appears in the video:
Palace of Knossos – a labyrinth on the island of Crete, said to have been built by King Minos to house a mythical creature known as the Minotaur – a combination of minotaur and man, seen by his people as A sacred animal, and his unfaithful wife.
The Oracle of Delphi – an inaccessible mountain hut where priests were believed to be able to foretell the future, made it the center of the Greek Empire, a place of unfathomable wealth and treasure. Greek leaders consulted the oracle priests on all important issues.
The Theater of Epidaurus – an amphitheater built on a hill near Athens, is a 14,000-seat performance venue and the crown jewel of ancient Greek theater. The acoustics of the room are superb, and so far unmatched.
Colossus of Rhodes – Built in the harbor of Rhode Island, it has stood for over a century and is almost as tall as the Statue of Liberty. An engineering marvel of its time, it was one of the original Seven Wonders of the World and was built with a wooden frame covered in bronze plates.
The birth of the Olympic Games – starting from the 8th century BC, every four years in July. In 1200 BC and continuing for 1200 years, athletes from all corners of the Greek world came together to compete to nominate one person as the world’s Olympic champion. Its popularity and prestige is similar to that of the National Football League in modern America.
The Lost City of Atlantis – A utopian metropolis believed to have disappeared due to some cataclysmic event, burying it under the sea near modern-day Santorini.
Parthenon – Built on the Acropolis, a famous hill overlooking the city of Athens. The Parthenon is a temple built to celebrate the Greek victory over the Persians in an epic war that nearly wiped out the Greeks.
