In Greek mythology, Hesiod describes the , where the first "race" of men lived like gods. While they weren't an army in the martial sense, they were often depicted as a "golden generation" that eventually became protective spirits for the living.
While not literally made of gold, the "Golden" designation is believed by some historians to refer to the golden tent (the Zolotaya Orda ) used by Batu Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan. the golden army
: Director Guillermo del Toro spent eight months working with three different designers to perfect the CGI details for the Golden Army battle. In Greek mythology, Hesiod describes the , where