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Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient Greeks, and a genre of ancient Greek folklore, today absorbed alongside Roman mythology into the broader designation of classical mythology.
- Greek Mythological Creatures
A host of legendary creatures, animals, and mythic humanoids...
- Titans
In Greek mythology, the Titans (Ancient Greek: οἱ Τῑτᾶνες,...
- Classical Mythology
Le Rapt d'Europe ("The Abduction of Europa," 1750) by...
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- Ancient Greek Folklore
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- Leda
Leda and the Swan, ancient fresco from Pompeii. In Greek...
- Greek Mythological Creatures
Pandion I, a king of Athens. Pandion II, a king of Athens. Peleus, king of the Myrmidons and father of Achilles; he sailed with the Argonauts and participated in the Calydonian boar hunt. Pelias, a king of Iolcus and usurper of Aeson's rightful throne. Pelops, a king of Pisa and founder of the House of Atreus.
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- Zeus
- Hera
- Athena
- Poseidon
- Apollo
- Ares
- Demeter
- Artemis
- Aphrodite
- Dionysos
God of the Skies Chamber of the Giants by Giulio Romano, depicting Jupiter hurling thunderbolts The most powerful of the gods, Zeuswas the supreme deity and the King of the Gods. He is often called the father of both gods and men. Zeus was an amorous god and had many love affairs with mortal women and goddesses. Zeus ruled over the sky, weather, de...
Goddess of marriage and queen of the gods Herais the wife of Zeus and the queen of the ancient Greek gods. As a wife and mother, she symbolized the ideal woman. Although Zeus was notorious for having many lovers and illegitimate children, Hera remained faithful to him even though she was jealous and vengeful. She was also vengeful against mortals w...
Goddess of wisdom and courage Athena was considered the protectress of many Greek cities, especially the city of Athens which was named in her honor. The temple of the Parthenonwas built in Athena’s honor and continues to be an imposing and significant monument in the Acropolis of Athens. Unlike most of the other gods, Athena didn’t indulge in illi...
God of the seas Poseidon was a powerful god, ruler of the seas. He was the protector of seafarers and oversaw many cities and colonies. He was the chief god of many Hellenistic citiesand in Athens, Poseidon was considered second only to Athena.
God of the arts Apollo was the god of archery, the arts, healing, diseases and Sun and many more. He was the most beautiful of the Greek gods and also one of the most complex. He is the inventor of string music.
God of war Ares is the god of war, and symbolizes the violent, brutal and physical aspects of war. He is a strong and powerful force, considered to be dangerous and destructive. This contrasts with his sister Athena, who is also a god of war, but uses strategy and intelligence in battle. The symbols that represent Ares are all related to war and an...
Goddess of harvest, agriculture, fertility and sacred law Demeteris one of the oldest and most important of the Greek gods. As the god of harvest and farming, she ensured the fertility and vegetation of the world. When her daughter, Persephone was taken by Hades to be his bride in the underworld, Demeter’s search for her resulted in the neglect of ...
Goddess of hunting, wild nature and chastity Artemiswas viewed as the patron of girls and protectress of women during childbirth. She’s one of the most respected of the Greek gods, and her temple at Ephesus was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. She remained a maiden and swore never to marry, making her a symbol of chastity and virtue. ...
Goddess of love, beauty and sexuality Aphrodite was a warrior goddess and has often been considered a symbol of female beauty. She was the patron and protector of seafarers, courtesans, and prostitutes. Aphrodite could entice gods and men with her beauty and flirtatiousness and had many affairs. The word aphrodisiac, which means a food or drink tha...
God of wine, theater, fertility and merriment Dionysos was the god of wine, fertility, theater, ecstasy and fruitfulness. He was a popular figure in Greek mythology, noted for his unusual birthing and upbringing. Dionysos is semi-divine as his mother was a mortal. He is the only Olympian god with a mortal mother and so was raised on a mythical moun...
This Encyclopedia Britannica list highlights 12 gods and goddesses of the Ancient Greek pantheon.
- Richard Pallardy
#1: Eros, who represented not only love but the power to reproduce. #2: Gaia, the earth. #3: Tartarus, the empty abyss beneath the earth. #4: Nyx, the night. Gaia birthed Uranus, the sky, from herself. Gaia and Uranus then had many children together, who were known as the Titans. Among the Titans were both gods and monsters.
Gaia. Uranus. Chaos. Tartarus. Nyx. Eros. Collection. Greek Underworld Gods. The Greek Underworld gods comprised the various deities associated with death and the afterlife.
In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Selene (/ s ɪ ˈ l iː n iː /; Greek: Σελήνη pronounced [selɛ̌ːnɛː] seh-LEH-neh, meaning "Moon") is the goddess and personification of the Moon. Also known as Mene , she is traditionally the daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia , and sister of the sun god Helios and the dawn goddess Eos .
