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
Eurybarus
Eurybarus (or Eurybaros) is a figure who appears in Greek mythology, but it's important to note that he is a rather obscure character, and his mention in the mythological accounts is minimal compared to more prominent figures like Hercules or Achille...
Theseus
Theseus was the mythical king and founder-hero of Athens. Like Perseus, Cadmus, or Heracles, Theseus battled and overcame foes that were identified with an archaic religious and social order. His role in history has been called "a major cultural tran...
Menelaus
Menelaus, in Greek mythology, king of Sparta and younger son of Atreus, king of Mycenae; the abduction of his wife, Helen, led to the Trojan War. During the war Menelaus served under his elder brother Agamemnon, the commander in chief of the Greek fo...
Alcyoneus
In Greek mythology, Alcyoneus or Alkyoneus (/ælˈsaɪəˌnuËs/; Ancient Greek: ἈλκυονεÏÏ‚ Alkuoneus) was a traditional opponent of the hero Heracles. He was usually considered to be one of the Gigantes (Giants), the offspring of Gaia born...
Bellerophon
Bellerophon was a famous Greek hero, mostly known for defeating Chimera, a fire-breathing mythical monster. He was also recognised by riding white Pegasus which was a sort of a gift from Athena for his devotion to the goddess. Bellerophon was, accord...
Aristaeus
ARISTAIOS (Aristaeus) was the rustic god of shepherds and cheesemaking, beekeeping, honey and honey-mead, olive growing and oil milling, medicinal herbs, hunting, and the Etesian winds which provided some respite from the scorching heat of midsummer.
Hippothoon
Hippothoon in Greek Mythology
Hippothoon was an Attic hero in Greek mythology, known for his distinguished lineage as the son of Poseidon, the god of the sea, and Alope, daughter of King Cercyon.
Lineage and Background
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...
Heracles
Heracles, Greek Herakles, Roman Hercules, one of the most famous Greco-Roman legendary heroes. Traditionally, Heracles was the son of Zeus and Alcmene (see Amphitryon), granddaughter of Perseus. Zeus swore that the next son born of the Perseid house...
Hyacinth
In Greek mythology, Hyacinth was a very beautiful Spartan prince and lover of the god Apollo. Hyacinth was also admired by the West wind Zephyrus, the North wind Boreas and also by a mortal man named Thamyris. ... The couple indulged themselves in hu...
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...
Euphorbus
In Greek mythology, Euphorbus (Ancient Greek: or Euforbo) was a Trojan hero during the Trojan War.
Greek Mythology Creatures
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Greek Mythology in POP Culture
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 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...
Clash of the Titans
An Epic Entertainment Spectacular!
Perseus is the favored son of the god Zeus, but he has unwittingly ticked off the sea goddess Thetis. Just to make things worse, Perseus falls in love with the lovely Princess Andromeda, who used to be engaged to Thetis' son. Soon Perseus is off on one quest after another, with Zeus helping, Thetis...
Troy: Fall of a City
The Battle for a Legendary City
Based loosely on Homers ancient Greek epic poem 'Iliad', Troy: Fall of a City tells the story of the 10 year siege of the ancient city of Troy by the Greeks, after Paris, the young prince of Troy falls in love with the wife of a Greek king and elopes with her. Written by ol-raptis Season: 1 Year: 2...
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...
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...
Medea
Maria Callas' first dramatic movie!
On a quest to retrieve the fabled Golden Fleece, Jason and the Argonauts arrive at a remote barbarian land where the natives worship the sacred artefact to protect the crops. But, unexpectedly, as Medea--a beautiful high priestess and the land's powerful sorceress--betrays her beliefs to follow Jaso...
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...
Greek Mythology based games
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
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
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
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
