The Gigantomachy - The War of the Giants vs Olympian Gods

The Gigantomachy - The War of the Giants vs Olympian Gods
The Gigantes are the giants of Greek Mythology. The Children of Gaia, the earth mother, in this tale they rebelled at her instigation against Zeus and his rule. Told from the perspective of both Gaia and Zeus this video includes the epic tale of the war between the Giants and the Olympian gods known as ' The Gigantomachy'
Living Mythology is an attempt to entertain, relax and educate all in the one place. We are trying to forge narratives so that people can experience the religions and mythologies of the world as they were meant to be. Not as dry academic monoliths, but as living breathing tales and parables as experienced by the peoples who worshipped these beings, in an attempt to make sense of their own lives and the world around them.
This channel is in its infancy, so we hope to improve and develop it as we gain more experience.
All of the tales are taken from very conflicting traditions across many centuries, so there will be many a moment when decisions need to be made to create a more cohesive narrative. If we present something that seems to be in contrast to details, rest assured we have researched many forms of the traditions and come to the conclusions we have done to form the videos.
There will NEVER be total agreement on any of these narratives due to the history and differing ways they developed over the centuries.
These videos are for entertainment and an easy gateway to the subject. If you wish more academic details then please direct your attention to the wide source material and others who perform those types of academic video essays.
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The Gigantomachy - The War of the Giants vs Olympian Gods The Gigantes are the giants of Greek Mythology. The Children of Gaia, the earth mother, in this tale they rebelled at her instigation against Zeus and his rule. Told from the perspective of both Gaia and Zeus this video includes the epic tale of the war between the Giants and the Olympian gods known as ' The Gigantomachy' Living Mythology is an attempt to entertain, relax and educate all in the one place. We are trying to forge narratives so that people can experience the religions and mythologies of the world as they were meant to be. Not as dry academic monoliths, but as living breathing tales and parables as experienced by the peoples who worshipped these beings, in an attempt to make sense of their own lives and the world around them. This channel is in its infancy, so we hope to improve and develop it as we gain more experience. All of the tales are taken from very conflicting traditions across many centuries, so there will be many a moment when decisions need to be made to create a more cohesive narrative. If we present something that seems to be in contrast to details, rest assured we have researched many forms of the traditions and come to the conclusions we have done to form the videos. There will NEVER be total agreement on any of these narratives due to the history and differing ways they developed over the centuries. These videos are for entertainment and an easy gateway to the subject. If you wish more academic details then please direct your attention to the wide source material and others who perform those types of academic video essays. Written and Narrated by: Baldermort Narrated and edited by: Lightbringer PATREON: patreon.com/user?u=83558783 TWITTER: twitter.com/LivinMythology FACEBOOK: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085269303611 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/livingmythologyactual/ TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/@livingmythology

[@ErrantKytheus2106]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@trajanfidelis1532]

What could be better than a war between gods and giants? It being narrated by Baldermort and Family of course!

[@darthcarnage6734]

One between gods and titans….

[@livingmythology1405]

You are too kind! Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment ! - Lightbringer

[@sakomanlee]

What would be better is an alternate universe where Baldermort and Family are narrating the Classical story of a friendly picnic between gods and giants. It would still be riveting. UNDOUBTEDLY. However, I feel like the universe where the Gigantomachy tells the tale of a wholesome, peaceful picnic is the one for me.

[@oliviaobiaja]

​@@livingmythology1405when and where is Typhon... I've been a good girl waiting patiently for weeks.

[@jacopoarmini7889]

I think Zeus made a mistake when he punished humanity, he ignored the fact that we are just a part of nature as everything else is. He only saw the destructive potential in us, instead of guiding us towards a moral approach to the environment, he just saw us as a nasty afterthought. I like that Gea intervened on our behalf, even though, if she just talked to Zeus instead of going on a rampage, things may have turned differently. I am waiting for Typhon and hopefully for the Egyptian gods to make their appearence.

[@singletona082]

Thus the nature of greek stories. For want of someone having a better head? Everything burns.

[@theBARON3155]

But we are destructive. So Zeus saw the right thing.😂

[@Powerline1391]

This day just got a whole lot better.

[@livingmythology1405]

Hell yeah! - Lightbringer

[@lorenburnham821]

I needed this, I hate painting and I'm painting a ceiling.

[@babyyoda0U812]

Hahaha yeah homie funk painting 😂

[@livingmythology1405]

Hope the ceiling painting was more bearable and quick! - Lightbringer

[@zachariahmousa7652]

Despite knowing how the war ended, I seriously wanted Gaia to win. As she is listing all of Zeus's crimes and cruelty towards others, especially to humanity, I felt as she did. Her rage, despair, and pain were palpable. If that was my family, my children, my grandchildren, and my great-grandchildren, I would have burned the world to cinders to make them pay. Obscenely excessive? Absolutely. Definitely understandable and relatable? Without a doubt. Once again, Sir Baldermort and Lady Lightbringer, you have given these ancient myths new life. And I am here for it. Yours Truly Zachariah 🤠

[@divineglitch9550]

I couldn’t have put it better myself and honestly the pain is so real. Knowing today the world we live in the pollution destruction of earth we’re living in a tiny part of the story seeing it unfold in reality and it’s heartbreaking what humans are doing to the world. I hate it so much it’s such a bitter defeat in all things Gaia never gets revenge never tips the scales of power to balance .

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you for watching again Zachariah! It's nice to know you empathised with Gaia - its a tragic tale when seen through her eyes! - Lightbringer

[@zachariahmousa7652]

@livingmythology1405 Your stories actually had me liking Zeus for a minute. But then, hearing Gaia give voice to all of his cruelties made me absolutely despise him. It is because whatever his justifications are, his actions are, by their very nature, abject cruelty. I could not help but sympathize with Gaia and feel her pain.

[@singletona082]

This is why zeus never says anything cross of his son's want of drink. The man is insanely perceptive, cunning, and has the bravery only someone sloshed to the eyeballs has.

[@divineglitch9550]

Oh shush Zeus is an abhorrent ahole there’s nothing to admire about him

[@livingmythology1405]

@divineglitch9550 They were actually referring to Dionysus - and each god has flaws and virtues - remember to be kind my friend! - Lightbringer

[@livingmythology1405]

Very true! People think god of wine = drunk all the time Yes but he has many many talents - he is not JUST the god of wine! Thank you for commenting again my friend ! We hope you enjoyed the latest tale! - Lightbringer

[@singletona082]

@@livingmythology1405 I love the stories you both have graced us with. Such effort cannot be overstated.

[@The_ZeroLine]

You saying Dionysus only has beer balls?

[@europademon]

Perfect length for my bike ride to work. Let's do this!

[@louierose8969]

I greatly appreciate the effort and care the two of you take to retell the old stories. To breathe such life into these legends, you make the title of Living Mythology an understatement

[@livingmythology1405]

Such high praise ! We thank you my friend ! - Lightbringer

[@CinemaKingTheaters]

Thanks again for the great mythology video

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you for watching! - Lightbringer

[@farawaytales4396]

Oh this will be absolutely spectacular! I know Baldermort & Lightbringer will be doing wonders with these myths! You breath new life into these old tales and make them shine like STARS☄️🌠🌟☄️!

[@livingmythology1405]

Fingers crossed! I hope you enjoyed it !! - Lightbringer

[@sarahgirlisit]

There baaaaack!!

[@baldermort]

Sorry for the delays. We’ve had a lot of hiccups recently. Apologies.

[@livingmythology1405]

Yes we've been dealing with a lot of external factors which make working near impossible but we are pushing through and hoping to get back to two weekly or even work it up to weekly! Thank you for your patience! - Lightbringer

[@oliviaobiaja]

​@@livingmythology1405please please please...ive watched every video 3 times. Please release Typhon

[@salcat80]

Love how you addressed the absence of Heracles. Also super interested if you’ll cover the interaction between Tartarus and Gaia when they create Typhon. As this will be a single video I’m guessing this won’t be the version where Zeus is beaten in the 1st go around. Thanks again for such quality content.

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you - the heracles issue was a big ole thorn in our side! We're very excited to get into Typhon though ! - Lightbringer

[@Foobits]

Always a good day when we get a new video from y'all ❤

[@livingmythology1405]

Awww too kind my friend! Thank you for watching! - Lightbringer

[@isaacofthales4303]

Ive been waiting on the typhon fight from this channel

[@livingmythology1405]

Coming in the next video my friend! We have been working towards it for a while, we just want to make sure we do him justice! - Lightbringer

[@forgedbyfire4929]

Been waiting on this one

[@livingmythology1405]

We hope it lived up to expectations! - Lightbringer

[@nicktitus4374]

I've been looking forward to this.

[@livingmythology1405]

We hope it lives up to expectations! (The next video will be Typhon and we hope you enjoy that too! ) - Lightbringer

[@sushanson1128]

Loved the romantic ending of this. Well done to you both.

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you ! - Lightbringer

[@SamtheIrishexan]

Yes!! I am binge watching you guys love the vision for one of my favorite mythology subjects!

[@theparanormal709]

Just wow! The presentation is seamless, engaging and overall top notch. I was hooked all the eqay to the end.

[@oliviaobiaja]

Thanks!

[@baldermort]

Wowsers. Thank you soo much! *bows deeply to Olivia*

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you so so much Olivia! That's very kind of you! - Lightbringer

[@kevineastwood-tm2mt]

Brilliant! I was literally in the palm of your hand for every second of that! Such subtle intensity, very very clever guys. Can't wait till next month. I wonder whose next. Hera's obsessive jealousy and hatred of anyone that catches Zeus ' eye. Her hatred for Heracles is worth at mention. She inspired his ordeals after all. Maybe a mini series about the Odyssey or an Iliad supersaga. What about the other pantheons? Odin, Thor, Loki.... Fenrir massive evil wolves that bite viking God's hands off... SO COOOOOL! I know you're gonna crush it I can't wait! I love you guys!!

[@uncleiroh0989]

The Iliad would be fantastic!

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you Kevin - we're glad you enjoyed the fruits of our labour! We've already got a lot cookin - but from your comment, I think you'll enjoy it !! - Lightbringer

[@livingmythology1405]

perhaps one day - but we quite like making our own stories ! - Lightbringer

[@Tommiart]

Wonderful.... your characterisation of these mythic personalities always rings true ❤

[@johnbradley8901]

Heck, this was a treat to listen to. Thank you for this godly tribute, this your weekly godly tribute.

[@livingmythology1405]

Glad you enjoyed it! And thank you for listening! - Lightbringer

[@vanezafigueroa3471]

Thanks for posting this video. I was getting Withdrawals

[@livingmythology1405]

Aww well this should do the trick ! - Lightbringer

[@whoissyx]

First to comment...always excited for your uploads thanks for making my workday better!!!

[@baldermort]

Working? Ouch. I hope you get some days off in the week!

[@Foobits]

Legit some of the best channels to listen to at work

[@whoissyx]

@@baldermort ah man I appreciate the concern and thankfully I get several days this week...I'll be doing some hobbying while listening to the Thaddeus story update...thanks for all you do!!!

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you for watching ! We're very happy to be your work companions and make those hours shift a little faster :) - Lightbringer

[@allensparks4734]

Amazing how much they knew about the universe. Its the story of the way our tiny corner of the abiss we call the univurse came to be. Specificaly i think our solar system. Space time and matter all clashing together to create this wonderfuly terrible thing we call life. Beautiful.

[@BohdanKaiba]

A fantastic way to end the weekend, thank you Lightbringer and Baldermort for your hard work in making mythology of the past come alive. I wish you both well!

[@livingmythology1405]

Glad you enjoyed it! We hope you are also well my friend! Always good to see you in the comments! - Lightbringer

[@guide3116]

That was amazing please keep up the great work

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you! Will shall ! - Lightbringer

[@lindellbrown7825]

You guys are my favorite channel. I always look forward to your videos

[@livingmythology1405]

Yay! Thank you! We hope you enjoyed this video! - Lightbringer

[@Pfasma5]

Great story and well read….so engrossing

[@jimmysanchez2875]

you take greek mythology to a whole new level. I listen to this channel on my to work and it’s like you get drawn in och see everything in front of you. Big fan 💯💯

[@livingmythology1405]

Wow, thank you so much! We try to make it feel alive again! - Lightbringer

[@jamth118]

Great video love the Greek mythology keep up the good work :)

[@livingmythology1405]

Thanks! If you keep enjoying it and we've got a deal ! :) - Lightbringer

[@mtp3920]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!! What in the world can I say?!? All of you are brilliant!! I cannot get enough of these narratives! I want more and more! Thank you. Your #1 fan. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@livingmythology1405]

Wow, thank you so much! We’re so glad you enjoyed our park so much my friend ! - lightbringer

[@FutureMythology]

The time and care that you two put into retelling the old tales is very appreciated. The moniker of Living Mythology is hardly an exaggeration when you bring these legends to life in such a way.

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you so much ! It means the world to us that you have been moved. That they feel alive again in a way - that's been the hope and wish of this channel - to make the myths feel alive again! Thank you for watching, thank you for commenting and thank you for telling us - it truly means a lot. - Lightbringer

[@georgemcmeechan2284]

I came here because of your Warhammer stuff.i enjoyed this muchly ❤

[@baldermort]

Thank you. :)

[@livingmythology1405]

Thanks for coming! We hope you stay for more tales to come! - Lightbringer

[@alexnocher3958]

Typhon and Echidna.

[@amorphoussolid8512]

Thank you Lightbringer. Thank you brother Baldermort. A tragedy such as this, done in so fine a style. I could weep and rail at the heavens, so powerful is the emotion you both elicit. I won't as I live the path of the stoic but I could. Thank you both and I look forward to the next performance.

[@livingmythology1405]

Thanks for watching! we do our best to make something impactful - Lightbringer

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank You , LIVING MYTHOLOGY . 🐺 Loupis Canis .

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you Loupis Canis - Lightbringer

[@kdmmav2061]

This needs to be a movie

[@roberthowe3377]

Thanks for this Baldermort and Lightbringer, I watched it eagerly and I'm looking forward to the Olympians battle against Typhon. As always greetings from Kilkenny.

[@livingmythology1405]

Glad you enjoyed it! We send our greeting back to you at Kilkenny! - Lightbringer

[@oliviaobiaja]

Yay!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you

[@livingmythology1405]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching ! And thank you again Olivia for your donation! It means a lot to us! - Lightbringer

[@kiltedcripple]

Brilliant storytelling team Baldermort, as always!

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you kindly! This team of two is very proud ! - Lightbringer

[@kiltedcripple]

@@livingmythology1405 hey now, there's a third party on the team. Support functions are necessary too. Love your work.

[@TJXDARKSTAR]

Wuuut this is nuts I was looking for this video from a creator I liked and 23 hours ago, you guys release it. 👌

[@livingmythology1405]

Lucky timing!

[@eichler721]

Such an amazing story and voice acting.

[@tannmann999]

Another great telling of the old tales my friends it's refreshing after a stay in Tartarus myself

[@TheOneandPrime]

This is a great channel and its just a matter of time before you get 100K++ subscribers uou deserve

[@sottedkraken9971]

Very very well done......

[@MrAdrianGonco]

Epic tale like no other thank you 🙏

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you for watching! - Lightbringer

[@CinemaKingTheaters]

I wonder how they will handle Typhon?

[@baldermort]

Ah. Now, he’s the next episode. An entry as large. Should be up in 2 weeks. :).

[@CinemaKingTheaters]

@@baldermort I will wait until the crew does it on their time. Typhon is my second favorite character from greek myth.

[@durrangodsgrief6503]

depends on who they uses the earliest one has zeus curve stomp but given the changes like hades being able to wield his bolt they put their own spin@@CinemaKingTheaters

[@CinemaKingTheaters]

Yeah I can see that @@durrangodsgrief6503

[@livingmythology1405]

Typhon is the next video ! Baldermort and I are the 'crew' - the crew of two! We shall be working hard to bring it to you asap! - Lightbringer

[@boldcounsel9406]

I was wondering how they were going to throw Heracles into the mix.... I guess that's a story for another time.

[@edenisburning]

Your voices are like auditory butter being poured in my ears.

[@livingmythology1405]

Goodness, what high praise! Thank you my friend! - Lightbringer

[@jmc7034]

Both of you are great story tellers

[@livingmythology1405]

We do our best :) And we like to keep learning and keep improving! (we hope haha) - Lightbringer

[@darthcarnage6734]

This was a good story

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you my friend - Lightbringer

[@coryray8436]

Thanks again

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you too - Lightbringer

[@_Carlos]

Finally! This is gonna be good

[@livingmythology1405]

Woooo ! Carlos! We hope you enjoyed the latest tale! - Lightbringer

[@idratherfeedturtles]

Thank You !

[@livingmythology1405]

Welcome! - Lightbringer

[@MrPlainsflyer]

Let the hate flow! Let the fire rage! The time for wrath and ruin and the red dawn is Now!! Shortly thereafter Run away! They're a little to impenetrable to defeat! Runnnnnn!!!!

[@baldermort]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@livingmythology1405]

😂😂😂

[@munstrumridcully]

Holy shit! I randomly stumbled upon this video and immediately I recognized the dulcet tones of my man Baldermort! F*** yeah!

[@livingmythology1405]

Oh yes! This channel is Baldermort and myself, Lightbringer, his daughter! We hope you enjoy and stay for some myths! - Lightbringer

[@gabrielsanchez3901]

Beautiful

[@voltanzapata8024]

To be continued….. in our lifetime!

[@Pfasma5]

Awesome story!! There is so little Gigantamacy (terrible spelling) so great job

[@stax6092]

Oh man, you guys Killed it again. Well done Baldy and Lightbringer. Keep up up the phenomenal work.

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you Stax! It's great to see you in the comments - thank you for your continued support! - Lightbringer

[@stax6092]

@@livingmythology1405 You guys deserve the best because you deliver the best. I will stay with this channel for as long as I possibly can.

[@LetholdusKaspyr]

I've always loved these tales, but never more than in your telling.

[@livingmythology1405]

What high praise! Thank you so much my friend - it means a lot to us ! - Lightbringer

[@Ug1i]

I wish we could have one video a week or at least two a month

[@livingmythology1405]

We usually are on a two week schedule and are working to bring it back - (we hope to one day make it one a week) but our team(of two) has faced a lot of external issues which have made working on videos near impossible! But Typhon should be out in two weeks ! We are trying our best to bring out more videos more frequently though my friend! - Lightbringer

[@WightMoon61]

Enthralling, i love this interpretation

[@jamesprice6015]

Man, I love these videos

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you so much! - Lightbringer

[@Xavier-um5ty]

im confused with the fact these videos skip timelines, they need organising , but theyre awesome videos

[@RUcookoo]

Beautiful and true. " the earth was void and without form and darkness was upon the face of the deep "

[@Mad_Geniuz]

id say for the most part Gaia has a point. the only thing i dong agree with her is Zeus eatting his wife..that seemed like an accident on zeus behalf anyways great vid, cant wait to see show down with the father of monster, though i do wonder if Pan is gonna apper

[@jasonwalker3185]

That was awesome! I can’t wait for Typhon! Great job, thank you for the great content!

[@livingmythology1405]

Thanks for watching! We're excited to get into it Typhon too! - Lightbringer

[@grahamcox4486]

Told with such style - Gaia, thinking herself top dog and Zeus coming out on top yet again - the stuff of legend ❤

[@thenotexistingguy]

The story telling is so beutiful Also weren't the giants created after the titanomachy?

[@livingmythology1405]

It is so interesting to see science in the old myths! Many creation myths are very similar with the structure too! They weren't too far off which is quite impressive - Lightbringer

[@benruniko]

A story about giants narrated by giants?? Yes please!!! Sub earned +1 ❤

[@dollylollapaloosa]

Hi. I have been binge watching your channel and on repeat since I am not native english speaker and may need a second attempt to understand. Thank you so much for this channel I am now able to un the story line like you said the mythology is not far away topics for academic studies but living breathing. I have one question. When primordials becoming to being, there are those like Styx that are work in the realm of dead and underworld and also Hade. but human being don't come to being until Prometheus or like when Zeus feel too bored and ordered Prometheus to create human. So which one comes first the underworld order or human?

[@swagg9mill_aon]

My family ancestry search brought me here.. descendants.. idk what to think right now just dropping this jewel 💎

[@damnyourpasswords]

Goddess Athena, was called Athena Pallas after she killed the Giant Pallas.

[@oliviaobiaja]

Yes mother...show them that you are the beginning and the end!

[@livingmythology1405]

Rise up Gaia! - Lightbringer

[@nielsjensen9771]

Fantastisk, breathtaking, awsome, ,,,by all the gods i cant wait ...

[@singletona082]

One question that has tickled at me whenever the giant's rebellion has been borught up that i have never found a satisfactory answer to. Given how vengeful zxeus tends to be? Given the general tone and trend of greek storytelling? What happened to Gaia? Obfiously she does not die in myth. As the firstborn even if Zeus is ruler of creation she is still the first daughter, the first being created of primordial chaos. Yet to have let her go would be essentially to leave a challenger unpunished. I have never seen an answer that I found satisfactory. Does she simply stop manifesting and essentially enter a long dormancy waiting for zeus's overthrow to happen on its own? As always I look forward to your tales and interpretations Lightbringer, Baldermort. Thank you both.

[@Happy_GilmoreVIII]

Thought I knew that voice!

[@stc6851]

Noice 👍

[@trevorbrantigan4794]

Absolutely perfect

[@livingmythology1405]

Thank you! - Lightbringer

[@The_ZeroLine]

Very cool video. I see tons more videos with AI art these days though. Not sure I like that aspect though.

[@thecreaturecalledpete1511]

Giants being on the same levels as gods would make giants basically the Anti Gods.

[@divineglitch9550]

to think i almost felt bad for endlessly punching Zeus in the face in the GOW games and destroying Olympus.

[@livingmythology1405]

Sometimes he does deserve it - others he is a hero and champion It all depends on the tale and the perspective! (But it does sound very cathartic haha) - Lightbringer

[@jplatt812]

It still boggles my mind that the 'God of War' was 1 of the extremely few 'Gods' that was not a rapist.

[@rolandlabelle188]

Thank you, this was a great historically accurate myth😂

[@livingmythology1405]

You're welcome

[@padrelupus]

❤

[@Myyddraal]

I’m curious how the advent of other things, like Christianity overtaking the Olympians would play out? Or the transformation from the Greek to Roman pantheon I remember a comic a while back that had something like that.

[@thatguy-jl4ni]

All fall to the will of Chaos, even Gaia.

[@DanielM1224]

Gaia. Maybe she'll love me. 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@exucaviera9084]

It's nowhere stated but I like to think that the Titanomachy ended the Golden Age while the Gigantomachy ended the Silver Age.

[@livingmythology1405]

OOOooooo a very interesting interpretation my friend! I like it a lot! - Lightbringer

[@TheSmackfan101]

KZbin unsubscribed me from the channel. I was wondering why i hadnt seen any updates from the side channels...

[@livingmythology1405]

Hope you enjoyed the ride my friend!

[@bna5590]

Until the “Ghost of Sparta” comes into existence.

[@graphixkillzzz]

#TeamGaia

[@livingmythology1405]

🌎🌍🌏

[@jamellfoster6029]

*Zeus & Hades remind me of Edward IV & Richard III of England with Poseidon being the devious, George, Duke of Clarence. Greek Mythology is mirrored in Medieval English history.

[@JustRifff]

I don't know why but i prefer a British accent on these vids. Much more soothing and educated also this dude sounds like the movie trailer narrator!!!!

[@damnyourpasswords]

Why isnt Hercules fighting here too ?

[@MrHouseparty6]

-1ea.