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
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...
Amazonius
A surname of Apollo, under which he was worshiped, and had a temple at Pyrrhichus in Laconia. The name was derived either from the belief that the Amazons had penetrated into the Peloponnese as far as Pyrrhichus, or that they had founded the temple t...
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...
Palamedes
In Greek mythology, Palamedes is a somewhat less prominent figure compared to heroes like Achilles or Odysseus, and as a result, there are fewer detailed descriptions of his appearance in the classical texts. However, he is often portrayed as a figur...
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...
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.
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...
Phalanthus of Tarentum
Phalanthus of Tarentum. In Greek mythology, Phalanthos is a divine hero, the leader of the Spartan Partheniae and the founder of Taranto. He is said to have been condemned to death by the ephors.
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...
Iphigenia
Iphigenia in Greek Mythology
Iphigenia is a notable character in Greek mythology, primarily known for her role in the story leading up to the Trojan War. She is the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra of Mycenae.
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Andropompus
In Greek mythology, Andropompus was one of the descendants of Neleus, king of Thessaly, as son of Penthilus and Anchirhoe. He was the father of King Melanthus of Athens.
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...
Greek Mythology Creatures
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hydra
Regenerative abilities, venomous breath
The Hydra is a multi-headed serpentine monster in Greek mythology. It guards the entrance to the Underworld.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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Greek Mythology in POP Culture
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
