Why Did the Greeks Create a Monster Stronger Than Zeus?
In Greek mythology, Typhon wasn’t just another beast, he was a force powerful enough to bring the gods themselves to the brink of collapse. Typhon was described as a towering storm of fire and serpents, the father of countless monsters, and the one creature capable of defeating Zeus himself. So why would a culture imagine a monster powerful enough to destroy its own strongest god?
Season 8 Episode 804
Length 08:30
Premiere: 05/19/26
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