The Messed Up Origins of Amphitryon | Greek Mythology Explained

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» 0:00 - Amphitryon: the Baddest C*ck on the Planet
» 1:32 - A Couple Cows (Part 1)
» 6:02 - A Big Ask (Part 2)
» 9:55 - Full Circle (Part 3)
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[@DoubleDealingDisarray]

I would be highly amused if you could actually show us a family tree of Olympic gods, though it would probably end up looking like a Celtic knot. 😂 awesome video! Keep up the great work!

[@DEV-gz2eu]

Don't you mean Gordian Knot😁

[@DoubleDealingDisarray]

@@DEV-gz2eu 😂 Good idea!

[@wendychavez5348]

I attempted this in my childhood, and quickly gave up because I couldn't make sense of it on any level. A Celtic or Gordian knot might be imposing too much organization on it.

[@DoubleDealingDisarray]

@@wendychavez5348 😂 Makes sense.

[@mamarobyn]

😂😂 yes!

[@EBThisThat]

Just when I thought family trees couldn't get more complicated, I keep returning to Greek Mythology. The incestuous family tree from Dark comes pretty close though !

[@PatrickRsGhost]

It's not a family tree; it's a family bramble.

[@cathipalmer8217]

LOL I once tried to build an elementary school literature unit around Greek mythology because I remembered loving it as a kid. I...had to give up. 😳

[@catinthewater7969]

You know those tumbleweed-looking drawings all kids seem to make? That’s how I picture the family whatever the heck they have going on😅

[@QueenBoadicea]

If you really dig into Herakles's family tree, you'll see that Zeus pops up in it no less than six times. That and Hera's breast milk might explain Herakles's extraordinary strength.

[@tremainedale6200]

Also explains the milky way. I would never look at the bar the same way

[@rebasack21]

imagine if this episode was sponsored by one of those DNA ancestry sites, would be hilarious xD

[@alexandriacollins7119]

Disney was also drawing a comparison between Amphitryon and Johnathan Kent (Superman's adoptive father).

[@QueenBoadicea]

I noticed long ago that the Disney film bore a strong resemblance to the first Superman film (1978). It's true what they say: Hollywood keeps making the same seven films over and over again.

[@alexandriacollins7119]

@@QueenBoadicea 'Except that 'Disney' isn't Hollywood.

[@zainmudassir2964]

​@@QueenBoadicea😅

[@smartman2593]

Could you do an episode on the three judges of the underworld Minos, Rhadamanthus, and Aeacus? From the research I've done it gets kinda complicated but you always do a good job breaking down the figures and explaining the mythology

[@Krfification101]

Dude, the more you go in-depth on Greek Mythology, the more I find out my love for it as a boy was well justified.

[@jasminelockett3185]

The cutscene to those guys freaking out was great

[@jaidengames26]

Your better then my actual teachers

[@Spyrodelta]

I'm telling you I pay more attention to him than my teachers

[@sleepysartorialist]

*you're

[@cosmicgoblin89]

I swear the greek family tree is more like a bush with how small it actually is lol

[@JenFoxworth]

I am seriously loving all these black and white drawings added in there, would love to know who made them, they're fantastic!

[@stillscrubbin]

Need an animated Jerry Springer Episode based in Greece..

[@eranshachar9954]

If only we got an accurate Greek mythology depictions on screen that would be awesome. I wouldn't mind to direct one in the end of my film studies and currently I am first year so...Anyway great video Jon I learn a lot from you.

[@ireenelived3228]

The drawn pictures were really cool this episode. My favorite is the fox.

[@jessicalay6553]

Jon making sure to teach the facts!!!

[@sboinkthelegday3892]

The pixel blur is absolute golden comedy about trying to survive in a regressive abrahamic state, that actively hates reproduction and species continuation, even feeding of infants like Biden messing up formula supply routes.

[@darriendastar3941]

Wonderful. Informative and entertaining. And whoever is doing your new illustrations is a definite keeper - they are brilliant.

[@aliciamcdowell4711]

Love this video, I don't know if you've done a video on this or not but I would like to see you make a video on Jason and the argonauts

[@joshuaokoro-sokoh2993]

Disney went full-on PR with Zeus so much that, honestly making Amphitryon a farmer that raised Hercules for the first 15 years of his life, was the least they could do.

[@timelesswisdom.]

Whoever did the artwork did a good job

[@sarahlajuett6273]

I love that you’ve gotten so successful with this platform I’ve always been a mythology nerd and I absolutely love your videos!

[@jmurphy95]

This was really entertaining and I LOVED the art style in this one!

[@CH0NZA]

This is the one series I don’t think I can get tired of

[@theycallmeonion]

sleepy dog at 7:58 stole my heart

[@RavynAngelDarck]

I absolutely love these videos and I listen to the podcasts on Audible!!! More mythology please, the world is a very big and messed up place with lots of cultures!!!

[@josefeliciano1077]

Your illustrator got mad skills!

[@ReallyBadBooks]

I recently finished a book called 'The Song of Achilles', and I was bawling. I would love it if you made an episode dedicated to him. (Love your channel by the way❤)

[@mickgorro]

So we've found the "cat tied to toast" paradox, and Samson ante litteram :).

[@ItsumoSeppun4]

Hey Jon, could you do the background on Little Jack Horner and his plum thumb?

[@RaverQuarterHorses]

Always love your videos! Would be interesting to see these family trees written out 😂

[@Terry.M.I.]

Love the vids as always jon ❤ been watching since early forever it seems 😅 keep it up man 😊

[@chrystalle1375]

These videos are SOOOO GOOOOD! I’ve been thinking of watching the Megara one but I’ll just watch this instead 🙂🙃❤

[@chrystalle1375]

I’m gonna watch the megara one later I mean :3

[@juliusnovachrono4370]

This video is absolutely incredible.

[@Forsaken_Blood]

Keep up the good work

[@biancabrooks280]

That family tree is more like a wreath.

[@oppaloopa3698]

Everyone who lived in foster care pausing for a sec at that outtro .

[@muncieharrisii4801]

Abundance to you and yours, Sir Scudieri! ❤ 😊

[@davidfitzpatrick6535]

11:53 Wait so was it like a twin situation where ones born at 11:58 pm and the other one is born at 12:01 am?

[@jojoelliz_]

Just wanna say I love the new filming set up! I am sure it’s not SUPER new, I just haven’t been on KZbin in a while

[@goffrd137]

When trying to piece together Euripides use Wemendes

[@christianmarshal6117]

😂 when you said they needed to do some testing I heard Maury’s voice in my headed go, “You are NOT the father!”

[@ScorpionIII]

Fascinating. Are there any myths about Hercules's sister? Or was she just an afterthought?

[@Silver_Sonic_23]

Why am I down bad for a drawing for Alcmene?

[@roodbennett]

You are the best story teller😂😂😂😂

[@user-zu7sv7bf6v]

I Love your videos

[@edengafni4146]

can you please do a video about the golden fleece?

[@DEMONOFLOVEANDDEATH]

Bless the Solo Cup

[@rooharris9099]

Thx Jon 😁

[@jamienovulu427]

Do you have a video on Poisiden, also can you clarify if he has two winged horses for children. One from his sister Demeter and the other from Medusa thanks!!

[@Terkenwen]

Amoooo a Gunther 😫🩷🩷🩷🩷 he’s the cutest

[@Onjolichoseok]

Homie had that godly stamina

[@It_Is_Oylenox]

Your videos are good

[@blackbuddha9997]

Special video idea: Paul Bunyan possible video?

[@nitydivine]

You definitely need to give us a visual family tree 🤣🤣😭😭 cause we can’t keep up 🤣

[@kchilvers1758]

Hi from Australia!

[@jaceyneubauer6522]

Im with you there I would be really ticked say the least

[@edward462]

Amphitryon and Iphicles were both done dirty in the Legend of Hercules reboot probably why people hated it outside Kevin Surbo not getting cameo ask me I think he dodged a bullet hopefully archeology find more mythology about the both of them.

[@BennyLlama39]

Jon: "And there's a small but *very* real chance I would tear their throat out with my teeth." Me: Ah, the ol' Rick Grimes method. 😀

[@pamelamays4186]

Suggestion: When you go back to nursery rhymes, how about the Messed Up Origins of Hickory, Dickory Dock?

[@JNT737]

Th e love the drawings

[@monsterhighandbarbiefan]

i never knew this about this guy

[@chrisrowe6340]

Please bring back the violin intro music

[@williamswonderland3636]

Maybe in the movie it's a guy with the same name or he's retired or amnesia or something like that.

[@finnie4394]

You outta give those animators a raise

[@magicpyroninja]

7:17 Tell me that doesn't remind you of the nine-tailed fox from Naruto. Just a little bit minus the missing tails

[@pierrebuieii3908]

This actually makes a bit of sense in a crazy 😜 way that if you think about it to much you’re head will blow up

[@Flatpixelbot]

Jon = best

[@babyoda1973]

Damn this one is fire 🔥 😮

[@Schticky]

Please god make that family yarn ball I’m ready

[@Haley_Halo]

This is out early and so am I.

[@rylinnn.]

I love your vids Jon!

[@MusicLover-my6fo]

Using the Ugh Eww WTF meme was genius.

[@drakemguard1407]

All This time I am watching the video and never noticed Gunther at all ! Sneaky Doggo!

[@jenneacubero1036]

Could Phil have sent written as Amohythreon's trainer in his youth?

[@frankay334]

There was an audio cut off that lasted like 30 seconds 😭

[@muncieharrisii4801]

rock that goatee,Sir Jon. Clean shaven or "goatee-positive" (LOL,)

[@loose_phlegm3047]

Was a total "smoke show" day made

[@briannahlabelle2458]

Omg I want to see this show but I want it to be good

[@Urlove_jayla09]

My hate for Zeus is never-ending😭

[@hospitalgal101]

Can someone help me out with what CodyKo video that was?

[@naomidavis1879]

I have an idea. Do a family tree video

[@user-ov1qh8zu5c]

Can you please make a video about Robin Hood😊

[@minigolfandothergames7096]

Makes more sense now why Hera hated Hercules so much

[@JadeRepayeStarchild1964]

I believe a lot of Greek Mythology was/is real except for the unreal stuff like many of the creatures for one. Every Religion seems to start with incest, as do the stories of Royals. The Greeks do not seem to hide much which is refreshing. Always interesting. Thank You. 🤓

[@danielcharley8793]

Did anyone else remembered that one scene from Adventure time when one fox was just sleeping then a book about eating babies landed near him... Then he told his other fox friends about the book. And from that moment on he didn't know why but he decided that he really wanted to eat babies... If I had a nickle every time I heard the situation of a fox wanting to eat babies, I'd have 2 nickles. Which is not a lot but it's weird that it happened twice

[@alenbacco7613]

I assume they made his parents unremarkable farmers to make him more like super man

[@jenniferstine8567]

So Jeff Foxworthy got it wrong. If your family tree doesn't fork, you must be a Greek God

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

It is no longer a family tree but a family maze

[@reanayoungblood1005]

The further you get into the Greek pantheon, the better Alabama feels about itself.

[@davidfitzpatrick6535]

Um Jon Heracules would've been the adopted son not foster as the term "foster" technically only applies to children who are in teh foster care system n

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thanks Jon👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ishleenkour9816]

Day 10 of asking a special video on Helios ☀️☀️

[@itsshglerg8247]

9:49 have Amphitryon voiced by Danny Devito

[@Jokes_on_D]

So basically Hercules looked more like Sloth from the Goonies due to his lineage. Lol

[@lawrencefreeman5205]

What if Hercules was trained by his frosted dad but polished into a warrior by phil

[@danielclaeys7598]

Leoname is a definite drag name.

[@manimations7007]

I wouldn’t be surprised if someone made a reality TV show about the Olympic Gods 😂😅

[@jongmaik1152]

Do messed up origins of Rhea..

[@seraphimdagger]

The family tree is a circle 😂😂😂

[@LordHoggo01]

It's a shame that you've covered all the norse myths. I liked those, but the Egyptian ones all pretty cool to

[@Alex-ns8ud]

That's not a family tree, thats a family conspiracy board