In the epic narrative of “I Am Mortal,” the story unfolds in a time when the Twelve Olympians imprisoned the treacherous Titans beneath the depths of Mount Tartarus. This act of divine justice came at a cost, as the powerful Epirus Bow was lost in the process. Set in 1228 BC, the film follows the genocidal king Hyperion, who relentlessly searches for the bow to unleash the Titans upon the world once more. To aid his quest, he captures the virgin oracle Phaedra, intending to exploit her dreams and visions to locate the weapon.
Theseus, a skilled hoplite trained by the enigmatic Old Man, is destined for greatness as foretold by the gods. However, he and his mother Aethra are outcasts, shunned by society due to Theseus being born out of wedlock. The tranquility of their village is shattered when Hyperion launches a brutal attack. In a fierce battle, Theseus bravely fights against Hyperion’s men, but ultimately, he is captured and forced to witness the tragic murder of his mother, Aethra.
As the chaos unfolds, the Olympians, particularly Athena, feel a deep sympathy for the suffering mortals at the hands of Hyperion. However, they are bound by Zeus’s decree, which forbids them from intervening in mortal affairs. The gods must rely on mankind’s free will to confront Hyperion, as the release of the Titans looms ever closer. Unbeknownst to Theseus, Zeus himself has been guiding him in disguise as the Old Man, believing that helping him as a human rather than a god is the right course of action.
Theseus finds himself enslaved in a salt mine, where he crosses paths with Phaedra, who is also held captive nearby. In a moment of clarity, Phaedra receives a vision of Theseus embracing Hyperion, prompting her and her sisters to revolt against their captors. This uprising creates chaos, allowing Phaedra to escape with Theseus and other slaves. Their journey leads them to confront Hyperion, but they are quickly overwhelmed by his formidable forces while attempting to seize a boat.
In a surprising turn of events, Poseidon, unseen by Zeus, plunges from Olympus into the ocean, creating a massive tidal wave that decimates Hyperion’s army. Following this miraculous event, Phaedra receives another vision, this time of Theseus standing near a shrouded body, which she interprets as a sign that he must return home to bury his mother.
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As Theseus lays his mother to rest in the sacred labyrinth of their village, he stumbles upon the legendary Epirus Bow embedded in rock. Upon freeing the bow, he is confronted by Hyperion’s fearsome henchman, the Beast, whose armor resembles that of a Minotaur. In a fierce battle, Theseus defeats the Beast and wields the bow to rescue his allies from captivity, but he soon collapses from the poisoned wounds inflicted by his foe.
Afterward, Phaedra tends to Theseus’s wounds, and in a moment of vulnerability, she confesses her love for him. She pleads with him to take her virginity, believing that shedding her visions will free her from the curse they represent. Their passionate encounter deepens their bond and sets them on a path to confront Hyperion together.
Determined to end Hyperion’s reign of terror, Theseus and Phaedra return to her temple, only to fall into a cunning ambush. The Epirus Bow is seized by Hyperion’s hyena, and just as hope seems lost, Ares intervenes, slaying their attackers. With newfound resolve, Athena provides them with horses to reach Mount Tartarus, but their victory is short-lived. Zeus descends in fury, punishing Ares for disobeying his command while sparing Athena, who had not directly interfered.
Zeus warns Theseus that he and his allies will receive no further assistance from the gods, as he must prove himself worthy of their faith. Theseus attempts to rally King Cassander, the leader of the Hellenic resistance, to prepare for Hyper