In this section you will find articles and information about the mystery and history of Greek mythology. Everything from Greek mythological stories to characters and so much more!
King Oedipus was the main character in Sophocles’ tragic plays, Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone. However, before Sophocles wrote about Oed... Read More
In the Ancient World, Athens hadn’t always been named after the goddess Athena. Back in the days when Athens was ruled by kings, King Cecrops, the city’s... Read More
The story of Orpheus, son of Apollo, and Eurydice, the oak nymph, is a tragic tale that began joyfully. The story began when Apollo, the god of music and the twin of... Read More
Ceto, also spelled Keto and translated as “sea monster,” is the daughter of Pontus and Gaia in Greek mythology. She is the primordial goddess of sea mons... Read More
The names of classical Greek deities like Athena and Apollo are instantly familiar to modern students of mythology. The ancient pantheon was also populated by countl... Read More
In modern times, the term “adonis” is sometimes used when referring to a man who is beautiful and desirable. The word has deep roots in ancient Greek mythology, ... Read More
In Greek mythology, there was a muse who created the inspiration for every aspect of artistic and scientific thought. The Ancient Greeks believed that with the mus... Read More
Jason is one of those mortals who had an important place in Greek mythology. He was most well-known as the leader of the Argonauts, a group of heroes who were Jason&... Read More
In Greek Mythology, it is said that the Nine Muses were responsible for all manner of creative and intellectual thought that took place in Ancient Greece. They are r... Read More
The nine muses of Greek mythology are a legendary part of the folklore of the time. In fact, they’ve even made it into today’s pop culture. Each of the n... Read More
In the Greek mythological tradition, there are a total of nine muses and each one of them has her own purpose. However, like many of the ancient myths, there are som... Read More
Most of us know about the major gods and goddesses in Greek mythology but there are other characters that are part of some of the stories. In fact, there are some we... Read More
When most of us think of the Greek gods and goddesses, we envision popular ones, such as Athena or Zeus. However, these recognizable deities from Ancient Greece only... Read More
There aren’t just gods and goddesses who make up the stories in Greek mythology. Often, the master story tellers from Ancient Greece tell of mortals who have h... Read More
As queen of the gods, Hera was often portrayed as majestic and solemn in many of the stories. However, there was another side of her. Zeus wasn’t always fait... Read More
There are some stories throughout Greek mythology that involve creatures known as the Giants, or Gigantes in Greek. In our modern minds, we envision giants to be exc... Read More
According to Webster’s Dictionary, a narcissist is someone who is egotistical or egocentric. This means that when we call someone a narcissist, we imply tha... Read More
In Greek Mythology, the muses were often depicted as goddesses who whispered inspiration into people’s ears. This allowed them to create great works of all kin... Read More
Our modern idea of chaos is much different than what the Ancient Greeks understand. We typically use the word, “chaos”, to describe something that is in ... Read More
Most of us know who Cupid is. After all, he’s depicted in modern media as not only being the god of love and desire, but also someone who can cause two people ... Read More
In Greek mythology, there are some gods that stand out more prominently than others. Prometheus is one of those. Though some sources describe him as a Titan god, he ... Read More
Zeus had a lot of children, and not all of them had the same mother. In fact Hera, his wife and the mother of some of his children, had a very jealous nature. She of... Read More
Not every story in Ancient Greek Mythology focused solely on the gods and goddesses. Sometimes, mortals and half-mortals would be part of the stories. In particular,... Read More
Since the sea is a big part of cultural life in Greece, it makes sense that many of the gods, goddesses, and creatures in Greek mythology originated in the water. Th... Read More
What is the Underworld in Greek mythology exactly? In today’s society, we picture the Underworld as a fiery, terrible place. In a lot of ways, this is an accurate ... Read More
Persephone was the daughter of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, and Zeus, the King of the gods. She eventually caught the eye of Hades, which led to a series of ... Read More
In Greek Mythology, Hades was the brother of Zeus and Poseidon and the god of the underworld. Fearing a prophecy stating that one of his sons would defeat him; Cronu... Read More
Homer is a Greek epic poet famously known for composing the Odyssey and the Iliad. Though he was alive thousands of years ago, his stories continue to entertain and... Read More
In Greek Mythology, the Nymphs were minor goddesses that were present in the natural world. They were spirits who helped shape the beauty found in nature. Wherever t... Read More
In Ancient Greece, the stories of the ancient gods and goddesses not only formed the center of their religion, but also served to highlight certain aspects of the hu... Read More
According to Greek Mythology, artists have a Muse who whispers inspiration into their ears. Without the Muse, the artist wouldn’t be able to create. The Muse is sa... Read More
When most of us think about the Greek gods and goddesses, we usually think of common ones such as Zeus, Athena, and Aphrodite. These, however, are the Olympian gods ... Read More
Every culture has a creation story and the Ancient Greeks were no different. People have always felt the need to explain where they, the heavens, and the earth came ... Read More
Greek mythology has creatures that extend well beyond the gods and goddesses and the Minotaur, which is half bull and half man, is one of these. In ancient mythology... Read More
In many Greek myths and legends, it is often the weapons that are the most memorable. Sure, the gods and goddesses who wield them certainly stand out. However, it is... Read More
Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, is one of the twelve Olympian gods and also Zeus’s brother. He is also known for causing earthquakes, calming horses, and for c... Read More
In Ancient Greece, Hestia was the virgin Greek goddess who represented the hearth and home. It is derived by the ancient Greek word Ἑστία, which means hearth, ... Read More
Hermes is the Messenger God and the son of Zeus and Maia, who was the the daughter of Atlas. He is most often depicted wearing a winged helmet it and Hephaestus, the... Read More
When most of us think of the Greek gods and goddesses, we imagine bold personalities who have memorable stories attached to their name. Some Olympic gods and goddess... Read More
In Ancient Greece, people worshiped various gods and goddesses because they served different purposes. There seems to be a god or goddess that represents almost ever... Read More
Athena, one of the Olympic Gods, is primarily considered the goddess of wisdom, the arts, war and military victory, and also military strategy. Her parents were Zeus... Read More
Artemis is one of the twelve main goddesses on Mount Olympus. She is largely known as being the goddess of the hunt and of wild creatures and is usually depicted as ... Read More
In Greek Mythology, there are twelve main Olympian gods. These gods have their own distinct personalities and relationships with each other. Ares, the God of War, is... Read More
Apollo is one of the Greek Gods who lives on Mount Olympus and is the god of the sun, light, truth, music, poetry, healing, and more. However, his two most well know... Read More
Aphrodite is the Greek Olympian goddess of love, sexuality, and physical passion. She is a goddess of amazing physical beauty. In every physical rendering of her, sh... Read More
The people of Ancient Greece worshiped many gods and goddesses. In fact, each of the city-states worshiped one of these gods or goddesses. The people chose one patro... Read More
Ancient Greece was polytheistic, meaning that the people worshiped multiple gods and goddesses. Each god or goddess watched over something. For example, Athena was t... Read More
The Ancient Greeks were polytheistic, meaning they believed in multiple gods and goddesses. Throughout modern day Greece there are remnants of these beliefs in the m... Read More
Though Apollo is most often referred to as the god of the sun in Ancient Greek mythology, he’s actually a lot more than that. In some of the older myths, a distinc... Read More
Did you know that there were three generations of Greek gods and goddesses? The Olympians are the ones whose tales we are most familiar with. However, there were two... Read More
In Greek Mythology, Hestia’s main function is that she represented the hearth. According to Webster’s Dictionary, “hearth” is defined as “a brick, stone, o... Read More
Hephaestus is a more complex god than he initially appears. He is depicted as a burly, muscular god who spends his day wielding a heavy anvil, shaping metal into pow... Read More
Mount Olympus is a formidable mountain that looms over the Greek countryside. As the tallest mountain in Greece, it has played a big role in Greece’s history. Not ... Read More
So, what were the Greek gods and goddesses really like? Each of the myths and stories show us their personalities. One thing that really stands out, though, is that ... Read More
It is said that Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, was born when she emerged from the foam and waves of the sea. Her mysterious birth gives her an air ... Read More
Zeus is the Olympian god of the sky. He is said to control the weather and also represent law and order. He was depicted most often with a dark beard, long cloak, an... Read More
The story of the nymph Echo has helped shaped the modern definition of “echo” which is the copy of another sound. Like with many Greek myths that involve unrequi... Read More
In Ancient Greek mythology, it seems that the gods and goddesses were either virgins or they constantly cheated on each other. Zeus, the king of the gods, is especia... Read More
Ever hear the phrase, “Be careful what you wish for, it might just come true”? The poster child for this phrase could be King Midas, the King of Phrygia. King Mi... Read More
As if the Trojan War wasn’t enough for Odysseus to deal with. Odysseus was arguably the hero of the Trojan War, since he was the mastermind behind the sneaky plan ... Read More
King Iasus believed that all kings deserved a son, not a daughter. So when his daughter Atalanta was born, he was angry. Despite the queen’s persistence, King Iasu... Read More
Helios, the sun god, had an extremely important job. Every morning at dawn, he got into his golden chariot that was pulled by four fiery horses. He rose into the sky... Read More
Hercules is arguably the most famous demi-god of Greek mythology. He and his deeds are represented in art, literature, and film over the centuries. His deeds were ev... Read More
Greek myths are often about the gods and goddesses and the human heroes that had superhuman talents and completed near impossible tasks. However, you’ll also notic... Read More
The Trojan War was a bloody battle between the Greeks and the city of Troy that lasted for 10 years. According to Greek mythology, the initial cause of the war was t... Read More
If you’re ever looking for a dose of Greek mythology, simply go outside at night and look up. Remember, the Greek gods and goddesses lived high up in the sky on Mo... Read More
Greek mythology isn’t just about gods and goddesses. Myths also focus on humans that were considered to be heroes, meaning that they did important things and were ... Read More
The Titan lord of light, and his wife Theia gave birth to the three gods that control the lightness and the darkness of the sky: Helios, Selene, and Eos. Helios He... Read More
After Zeus and his brothers, Poseidon and Hades, defeated the Titans they divided up the world. Zeus became the God of the Skies, Poseidon became the God of the Sea,... Read More
The story of Pandora’s box begins with the story of Zeus, Prometheus, and Epimetheus. Prometheus and his brother Epimetheus were Titans but pledged their loyalty t... Read More
The Greek mythology story of creation on Earth begins with the story of Prometheus and Epimetheus, the Titan children and grandsons of Mother Earth. Prometheus was b... Read More
Zeus, the king of the gods of Mount Olympus, had many relationships but it was his sister, Hera, whom he wanted to rule by his side as his wife. Hera, the goddess of... Read More
After Zeus and his brothers and sisters defeated the Titans, they ruled the universe. Zeus became the king of the gods because of his wisdom and strength and each of... Read More
The ancient Greeks that before anything else there was Chaos- complete emptiness and confusion. There was no order at all. After Chaos, five divinities came into bei... Read More
The Greek word “mythos” means story and Greek mythology is a group of fictional stories that were created thousands of years ago by the ancient Greek people. Eve... Read More
At first glance, it may not seem as if Aristaeus played an important role in Greek mythology. However, he did have an important place because he devoted himself to a... Read More
