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Nothing has had a stronger and more lasting influence on European ideology than ancient Greek mythology. The aura surrounding magnificent temples and other sites of worship is charged with tales blending epic poetry with religion, literature and historical events. Without a doubt, the writers of these tales drew their inspiration from the abundant nature of Greece; for the flora and fauna of Greece ranks among the most diverse in Europe. This unconventional documentary moves to and fro between the world of ideas and natural facts, combining the magnificent visual imagery of the nature film with a journey into the world of ancient Greek ideology.