prog and greek mythology

Is there any other prog work besides the fountain of salmacis and icarus borne in the wings of steel about greek mythology?.

Cinema Show by Genesis mentions Tiiresias

Therion has a mythological theme to almost all of their material, they are bound to have made something about Zeus and the boys as well...

"The Advent of Panurge" comes from literature (Rabelais' "Pantagruel", a 16th-century French masterpiece of comic literature).

Iron Maiden's "Flight of Icarus" is also inspired by the Greek myth of Dedalus and Icarus and their flight from the Labyrinth.

The history of "Beowulf" is a bit more complicated that a mere folk tale. As a matter of fact, I'm doing some research on the subject, so I'm aware that the poem has also quite a few historical implications. Anyway, I know of John Gardner's book, and I happened to come across his review of one of Tolkien's works in a book I've been translating lately.

Ghost Rider wrote: The history of "Beowulf" is a bit more complicated that a mere folk tale. As a matter of fact, I'm doing some research on the subject, so I'm aware that the poem has also quite a few historical implications. Anyway, I know of John Gardner's book, and I happened to come across his review of one of Tolkien's works in a book I've been translating lately.

Yes indeed. It could even be the earliest contribution to art/history from my own area of eastern England which in the 'Anglo-Saxon' period formed the kingdom of the East Angles. If you are not already familiar with it, Dr Sam Newton's book 'The Origins Of Beowulf and the Pre-Viking Kingdom Of East Anglia' is a fascinating read which makes a compelling argument [see his website http://www.wuffings.co.uk ].

Another take on the Icarus story is the brilliant song Icarus by Kayak. Outside prog, Trojan Blue by Icehouse is based on the Trojan war.

What about Ocean by Eloy? A concept album based on the legend of Atlantis.

In The Wake Of Poseidon?

Also 'The Oddyssey' by David Bedford. It's his most accesible record, although it's still quite experimental.