Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

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"The Greek gods live in a cloud palace on Mount Olympus"

Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices.

Famous Myths of Greek Mythology

  • The myth of the Titans

    The Titans were the gods that preceded the Olympians, they were the children of the primordial deities Uranus and Gaia. The Titans were overthrown by Zeus and the Olympians in a ten-year war called the Titanomachy.

  • The myth of the Olympians

    The Olympians were the principal gods of the Greek pantheon, who lived on Mount Olympus. The most famous Olympians were Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Hermes, Dionysus, and Hestia.

  • The myth of the Minotaur

    The Minotaur was a creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull, that was kept in the Labyrinth, a maze built by Daedalus for King Minos of Crete. The Minotaur was eventually killed by the Athenian hero Theseus.

  • The myth of the Labors of Hercules

    Hercules, also known as Heracles, was a demigod who performed twelve impossible tasks, known as the Labors of Hercules, as atonement for killing his family. These tasks included slaying the Nemean Lion, capturing the Erymanthian Boar, and cleaning the Augean Stables.

  • The myth of the Argonauts

    The Argonauts were a band of heroes who sailed with Jason on the ship Argo to retrieve the Golden Fleece, which was guarded by a dragon. The Argonauts included heroes such as Heracles, Orpheus, and Castor and Pollux.

  • The myth of the Trojan War

    The Trojan War was a legendary war fought between the city of Troy and the Greeks. It was said to have been sparked by the abduction of Helen, the wife of King Menelaus of Sparta, by the Trojan prince Paris.

Greek Mythology Heritage Tree

This heritage tree represents some of the key figures in Greek mythology, particularly the Olympian gods and their ancestors.

  • Titan Cronus
    • Zeus
      • Athena
      • Apollo
      • Artemis
      • Hermes
      • Persephone (with Demeter)
      • Dionysus
    • Hera
      • Hephaestus
      • Ares
      • Hebe
    • Poseidon
      • Triton
      • Polyphemus
    • Hades


Greek Mythology Legends

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Orestes

Orestes in Greek Mythology

Orestes is a significant figure in Greek mythology, known for his role in the tragic cycle of events that befall the House of Atreus. He is a central character in various ancient Greek plays and myths, parti...

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Pelops

PELOPS was a king of the Eleian city of Pisa and the eponymous overlord of the western Peloponnesos, the so-called "Island of Pelops". His father King Tantalos of Lydia was impious man who, wishing to test the fallibility of the gods, butchered the y...
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Eurytus and Cteatus

In Greek mythology, Eurytus Ancient Greek: and Cteatus Ancient Greek: were twin brothers and also named the Moliones or Molionidai for their mother, Molione.
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Amphiaraus

Amphiaraus was a king of Argos in Greek mythology, who reigned alongside Iphis and Adrastus, brother of his wife Eriphyle. He was the son of Oecles and Hypermnestra. He participated in the hunt of the Calydonian Boar, and he was also an oracle. He w...
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Oedipus

Oedipus, in Greek mythology, the king of Thebes who unwittingly killed his father and married his mother. Homer related that Oedipus's wife and mother hanged herself when the truth of their relationship became known, though Oedipus apparently continu...
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Podalirius

Podalirius in Greek Mythology

Podalirius is a lesser-known but significant figure in Greek mythology, renowned primarily for his skills in medicine. He was one of the sons of Asclepius, the god of medicine, and Epione, and the brother...

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Alexanor

Alexanor was a son of Machaon, and grandson of the Greek god Asclepius, who built to his grandfather a temple on the summit of Titane in the territory of Sicyon. Around it there were dwellings for the use of those who came to solicit the aid of the g...
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Leos

The Nemean Lion in Greek Mythology

The Nemean Lion was a legendary creature in Greek mythology that symbolized the ultimate test of strength and bravery. Its story is closely linked with Hercules, one of the most famous heroes of anci...

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Castor and Pollux

Castor and Pollux (or in Greek, Polydeuces) were twin half-brothers in Greek and Roman mythology, known together as the Dioscuri. ... Pollux asked Zeus to let him share his own immortality with his twin to keep them together, and they were transforme...
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Myrtilus

In Greek mythology, Myrtilus was a divine hero and son of Hermes. His mother is said variously to be an Amazon, either Theobule or Myrto; Phaethusa, daughter of Danaus; or a nymph or mortal woman named Clymene, Clytie, or Cleobule.
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Jason

Jason. Jason, in Greek mythology, leader of the Argonauts and son of Aeson, king of Iolcos in Thessaly. His father's half-brother Pelias seized Iolcos, and thus for safety Jason was sent away to the Centaur Chiron.
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Diomedes

Diomedes was the commander of 80 Argive ships and one of the most respected leaders in the Trojan War. His famous exploits include the wounding of Aphrodite, the slaughter of Rhesus and his Thracians, and seizure of the Trojan Palladium, the sacred i...

Greek Mythology Creatures

Pegasus

Pegasus

Flying horse
Pegasus is a winged horse in Greek mythology, born from the blood of Medusa. It is a symbol of inspiration and poetry. Greek-mythology
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Gui

Revenge, Anguish
A vengeful ghost or spirit in Chinese folklore, often depicted as a restless soul seeking retribution for past grievances, believed to haunt the living and cause misfortune. Chinese-mythology, Greek-mythology
Chimera

Chimera

Fire-breathing, composite creature
The Chimera is a monstrous fire-breathing creature with the body of a lion, the head of a goat arising from its back, and a tail that might end with a snake. Greek-mythology
Cerberus

Cerberus

Guardian of the Underworld, multi-headed dog
Cerberus is a monstrous three-headed dog with a serpent's tail, guarding the entrance to the Underworld in Greek mythology. Greek-mythology
Hydra

Hydra

Regenerative abilities, venomous breath
The Hydra is a multi-headed serpentine monster in Greek mythology. It guards the entrance to the Underworld. Greek-mythology
Minotaur

Minotaur

Strength, ferocity
The Minotaur is a mythical creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull. It dwelt in the labyrinth beneath the palace of King Minos of Crete. Greek-mythology
Centaur

Centaur

Strength, archery
Centaur is a creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse. They are known for their strength and skill in archery. Greek-mythology
Cyclops

Cyclops

Strength, craftsmanship
The Cyclops is a one-eyed giant in Greek mythology. They were skilled craftsmen and workers of Hephaestus, the god of blacksmiths. Greek-mythology
Medusa

Medusa

Petrifying gaze, snake hair
Medusa is a Gorgon, a winged human female with living venomous snakes in place of hair. Anyone who gazes into her eyes turns to stone. Greek-mythology

Greek Mythology in POP Culture

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The Legend of Hercules

Every man has a destiny

In Ancient Greece 1200 B.C., a queen succumbs to the lust of Zeus to bear a son promised to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the king and restore peace to a land in hardship. But this prince, Hercules, knows nothing of his real identity or his destiny. He desires only one thing: the love of Hebe, Pr...

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The Odyssey

An Epic Journey of Adventure and Discovery

The warrior King Odysseus leaves his idyllic life in the kingdom of Ithaca to fight in the Trojan War. After winning the war, he now must endure a lengthy, ten-year journey to return, and with all his wits, Odysseus must overcome deadly monsters, powerful forces of nature, seductive enchantresses, a...

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Troy

For Honor

It is the year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age. Two emerging nations begin to clash after Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband, Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was taken by the Trojans, he asks his brot...

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Jason and the Argonauts

Greatest Odyssey Of The Ages - for the first time on the screen

Jason has been prophesied to take the throne of Thessaly. When he saves Pelias from drowning, but does not recognize him as the man who had earlier killed his father, Pelias tells Jason to travel to Colchis to find the Golden Fleece. Jason follows his advice and assembles a sailing crew of the fines...

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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Where there are gods there are monsters.

In this retelling of Rick Riordans book, "The Sea of Monsters", Percy Jackson, accompanied by his friends Annabeth Chase, Clarisse La Rue and Tyson, his half brother, goes on a journey to the Sea of Monsters to retrieve the Golden Fleece and save Camp Half-Blood. Written by Michelle Stone In order...

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Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Worlds collide.

When his lightning bolt is stolen, Zeus accuses Poseidon's son Percy Jackson and gives Poseidon's son fourteen days to return it, otherwise he will initiate a war amongst the gods. Meanwhile the teenager, Percy, who is dyslexic and has ADHD is visiting The Museum of Metropolitan of Art and is attack...

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Immortals

The Gods Need a Hero

Eons after the Gods won their mythic struggle against the Titans, a new evil threatens the land. Mad with power, King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) has declared war against humanity. Amassing a bloodthirsty army of soldiers disfigured by his own hand, Hyperion has scorched Greece in search of the legenda...

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Oedipus the King

An unsurpassed cast in one of the great plays of the ages -- now on the screen!

This classic (Greek) tale tells how a noble youth accidentally marries his own mother, kills his own father (deliberately) and ends up paying a terrible price for invoking the wrath of the Gods. Written by Steve Crook This classic (Greek) tale tells how a noble youth accidentally marries his own mo...


Greek Mythology based games

Godfall

Godfall

A action role-playing video game where players control a knight on a quest to stop an immortal tyrant and his army of god-like beings.

Release Date: 2020-11-12

Developer: Counterplay Games

Publisher: Gearbox Publishing

Platform: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action role-playing

Rating: 7.5

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey is an action-RPG set in ancient Greece, players control a Spartan warrior who fights against a powerful cult and uncovers the truth about their past.

Release Date: 2018-10-05

Developer: Ubisoft Quebec

Publisher: Ubisoft

Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-RPG

Rating: 8.5

Age of Mythology

Age of Mythology

Age of Mythology is a real-time strategy game set in the ancient world, players control one of three civilizations (Greek, Egyptian, Norse) and use the powers of their gods to defeat their enemies.

Release Date: 2002-10-01

Developer: Ensemble Studios

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Platform: PC

Genre: Real-time strategy

Rating: 8

Immortals Fenyx Rising

Immortals Fenyx Rising

A open-world action-adventure game in which players control Fenyx, a Greek warrior, on a quest to save the gods and their home from the Titan Typhon.

Release Date: 2020-12-03

Developer: Ubisoft Quebec

Publisher: Ubisoft

Platform: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Rating: 8.5

Titan Quest

Titan Quest

An action role-playing hack and slash game set in ancient Greece, Egypt, and Asia.

Release Date: 2006-06-26

Developer: Iron Lore Entertainment

Publisher: THQ

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360

Genre: Action role-playing

Rating: 8

Hades

Hades

A action role-playing video game in which players control the prince of the underworld, Zagreus, as he attempts to escape from the underworld and defeat his father, Hades.

Release Date: 2020-09-17

Developer: Supergiant Games

Publisher: Supergiant Games

Platform: Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, macOS

Genre: Action role-playing

Rating: 9.2


Greek Mythology Facts

Mythology in POP Culture
    • Meadow Louse - Meadow Louse was a Sami god who was responsible for creating the world.
    • Draupadi's marriage - Shiva was pleased with Draupadi's devotion and offered her any-thing she wanted. Draupadi wanted a husband with five qualities. "I want a husband who is noble, who is strong, who is a skilled warrior, who is handsome, and who is wise," she said. Shiva misunderstood her wish and said: "So be it. You will have five such husbands."
    • Vishnu - In Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu is known as the preserver of the universe.
    • Pentagram - The pentagram is the symbol of Lakshmi, Hindu goddess of wealth, and Shukra, guru of demons, and is associated with Venus, wealth, fertility, creativity, and erotic power in Hindu astrology, but is considered the mark of the devil in Christianity.
    • Maat - In Egyptian mythology, the goddess Maat is the goddess of order, justice, and truth.