Tag: Greek Mythology
This tag collects work rooted in Greek mythology across Master of Worlds — the myths retold, reimagined, or used as a frame. It brings together film reviews such as “Jason and the Argonauts,” “Clash of the Titans,” and “Orpheus,” alongside original fiction like “Cassandra’s Last Vision.” The collection grows as further mythological work is added.
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Orpheus (1950)
Cocteau's 1950 mythology drama. Marais as the poet, Casarès as Death. The mirror as the boundary between worlds. The high mark of poetic French cinema. -
Jason and the Argonauts (1963)
Jason and the Argonauts is Ray Harryhausen's masterpiece. Don Chaffey directed it. Todd Armstrong plays Jason. Nancy Kovack plays Medea. Honor Blackman... -
Clash of the Titans (1981)
Clash of the Titans is Ray Harryhausen's final film and his farewell to the medium he helped invent. Desmond Davis directed it. Harry Hamlin plays... -
Cassandra’s Last Vision
Cursed by Apollo to speak true prophecy that no one believes, Cassandra watches Troy fall exactly as she predicted — and sees, in her final moment, every truth-teller who will follow her.