Explore how our perceptions of legendary figures, societies, and events from history have been shaped by forces such as ancient mythic traditions and political or cultural agendas. Examine the basic societal contexts of ten linked legends as they together trace a coherent path through the past. Discuss famous figures, societies, and events such as the Amazons, Atlantis, the Trojan War, Cleopatra, King Arthur, Robin Hood, The Three Musketeers, Queen Marie-Antoinette, and others.