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How Zeus Ended the World: The Great Flood, Part 2 | A Tale from Greek Mythology


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The tale of the Great Flood in Greek mythology continues, as the gods and goddesses of Olympus decide how to end human injustice...and Zeus and Poseidon unleash the great flood that destroys the world.   

A story from Greek mythology, based on Ovid's Metamorphoses (Book 1), featuring: Zeus, Poseidon  

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CREDITS: Music by Kevin MacLeod / Sound effects from YouTube Audio Library   

Episodes Thumbnail Images: Bronze statue of Zeus or Poseidon, c. 460 BC, National Archeological Museum of Athens / "Storm at sea"  

WDS Logo Image: Kylix with Apollo playing the lyre and pouring a libation: c. 470 BC, Delphi Archeological Museum

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