Peleus in Greek Mythology
Peleus is a notable figure in Greek mythology, best known as the father of Achilles, the Greek hero of the Trojan War. His life was marked by both favor and tragedy, intertwined with the whims of gods and the...
Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
- Zeus
Greek Mythology Legends
Peleus
Pleuron of Aetolia
Pleuron of Aetolia. In Greek mythology, Pleuron was a son of Aetolus and Pronoe, daughter of Phorbus, and brother of Calydon. He was married to Xanthippe, daughter of Dorus, by whom he became the father of Agenor, Sterope, Stratonice, and Laophonte.
Zarex
Zarex (Ancient Greek: ) is the name of a hero of Ancient Greek mythology, son of Carystus or Carycus, grandson of Chiron. He married Rhoeo and became the father of Anius. In some accounts, Zarex adopted his wife's son, Anius who been raised by his di...
Electryone
In Greek mythology, Electryone (Ancient Greek: ἨλεκτÏυώνην) or Alectrona (Doric form) was a daughter of Helios and Rhodos, and sister to the Heliadae. She died a virgin and was worshipped as a heroine on the island of Rhodes. She was poss...
Euphorbus
In Greek mythology, Euphorbus (Ancient Greek: or Euforbo) was a Trojan hero during the Trojan War.
Odysseus
In Greek mythology, Odysseus was the son of Laertes and Antikleia (or Anticlea) and the King of Ithaca, leader of the Kephallenians. Married to Penelope, he also had a son, Telemachos (or Telemachus). The hero was also fortunate enough to regularly r...
Pandion
Pandion in Greek Mythology
Pandion is a name attributed to two legendary kings of Athens in Greek mythology. Both are relatively less prominent figures compared to other mythological characters but play a role in the mythological line...
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...
Messene
Messene in Greek Legendary History
Messene is a figure from Greek legendary history, recognized chiefly as the daughter of Triopas. She is not a central figure in the mainstream myths but plays a role in the legendary history and line...
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...
TYR
Tyr, Odin's son with the daughter
2 of the Giant Hymir, is bold and
courageous; men call upon him in battle, and he gives them courage and heroism. Therefore Tyr is the true
god of war; he takes pleasure in bringing about strife, and he does nothing...
Evander of Pallene
Evander, in Classical mythology, a migrant from Pallantium in Arcadia (central part of the Peloponnesus) who settled in Italy and founded a town named Pallantion, after his native place. The site of the town, at Rome, became known as the Palatine Hil...
Greek Mythology Creatures
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Greek Mythology in POP Culture
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...
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...
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...
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life
The power of Pandora's Box is in her hands
Off the coast of the volcanic island of Santorini, the intrepid archaeologist, Lara Croft, makes the unexpected discovery of a throbbing golden orb able to guide its holder to the mythical Pandora's Box. As the legendary artefact contains ancient mysteries of unfathomable power, Lara needs to make s...
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...
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...
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...
Hercules
A Comedy of Epic Proportions
Hercules, son of the Greek God, Zeus, is turned into a half-god, half-mortal by evil Hades, God of the Underworld, who plans to overthrow Zeus. Hercules is raised on Earth and retains his god-like strength, but when he discovers his immortal heritage Zeus tells him that to return to Mount Olympus he...
Greek Mythology based games
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
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
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
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
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 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
