Greek Mythology - Gods and Goddesses of Greece - Greek mythology tales
Learn about Greek Mythology - great Greek Gods and Goddesses to nearly-forgotten nymphs and satyrs. Zeus, Aphrodite, Artemis, Hera, Artemis, and many others. All the Olympian gods and goddesses of Greek mythology.
Books on Greek Gods and Goddesses
When you travel to Greece, you'll encounter the names and ancient temples of the Greek gods and goddesses everywhere. It's handy to be able to tell them apart as you travel through Greece.
When you travel to Greece, you'll encounter the names and ancient temples of the Greek gods and goddesses everywhere. It's handy to be able to tell them apart as you travel through Greece.
Fast Facts on: Dionysus
Quick look at Dionysus, Greek god of wine, a son of Zeus.
Quick look at Dionysus, Greek god of wine, a son of Zeus.
Books on Greek Gods and Goddesses
Best books on the Greek gods and goddesses and other myths and mythology of Greece.
Best books on the Greek gods and goddesses and other myths and mythology of Greece.
Greek Gods and Goddesses at Home
Visit the Olympian deities and discover their best temple sites.
Visit the Olympian deities and discover their best temple sites.
The Haven of Artemis
Visit the temple of Artemis at Brauron (Vravrona), famous in antiquity. It also holds the alleged tomb of Iphigeneia. From your About.com Guide.
Visit the temple of Artemis at Brauron (Vravrona), famous in antiquity. It also holds the alleged tomb of Iphigeneia. From your About.com Guide.
The Oracle of Trophonius at Levadia
Explore the mysterious Oracle of Trophonius at Levadia.
Explore the mysterious Oracle of Trophonius at Levadia.
Mount Olympus - NASA Photo
Check out this public-domain, copyright-free photo image of Mount Olympus as seen from space. From NASA.
Check out this public-domain, copyright-free photo image of Mount Olympus as seen from space. From NASA.
Fast Facts - The Olympian Gods and Goddesses
A quick list with basic attributes of the Greek gods and goddesses who lived on Mount Olympus.
A quick list with basic attributes of the Greek gods and goddesses who lived on Mount Olympus.
Fast Facts - Aphrodite
From your Guide. Quick, homework friendly info on the goddess of Love.
From your Guide. Quick, homework friendly info on the goddess of Love.
Fast Facts - Apollo
The Greek god of the sun also had time for fun with his bow, his music, and racing his chariot across the sky.
The Greek god of the sun also had time for fun with his bow, his music, and racing his chariot across the sky.
Fast Facts: Ares, Greek God of War
Even his parents, Zeus and Hera, weren't too fond of this irritable god of mayhem.
Even his parents, Zeus and Hera, weren't too fond of this irritable god of mayhem.
Fast Facts - Artemis
A swift look at this swift-running Goddess, an original Wild Girl.
A swift look at this swift-running Goddess, an original Wild Girl.
Fast Facts - Athena
A quick look at the armored goddess of wisdom.
A quick look at the armored goddess of wisdom.
Fast Facts: Demeter
Persephone's Mom knew how to get attention after her daughter was kidnapped - as Greek Goddess of Agriculture, she just stopped the plants from growing.
Persephone's Mom knew how to get attention after her daughter was kidnapped - as Greek Goddess of Agriculture, she just stopped the plants from growing.
Greek God Eros - Eros, Greek God of Love and Passion - Aphrodite's Son Eros
Fast facts on the Greek god of love, Eros, son of Aphrodite.
Fast facts on the Greek god of love, Eros, son of Aphrodite.
Fast Facts - Hades
The Lord of the Underworld - vicious kidnapper or victim of a little misunderstanding?
The Lord of the Underworld - vicious kidnapper or victim of a little misunderstanding?
Fast Facts: Hermes
The messenger of the gods is a busy guy in other areas as well - no wonder he has wings on his feet.
The messenger of the gods is a busy guy in other areas as well - no wonder he has wings on his feet.
Fast Facts: Hercules
The lowdown on the semi-divine hero and his many loves and labors.
The lowdown on the semi-divine hero and his many loves and labors.
Fast Facts: Hestia
Goddess of home and hearth, this gentlest of the Olympian gods and goddesses was truly loved by the Greeks.
Goddess of home and hearth, this gentlest of the Olympian gods and goddesses was truly loved by the Greeks.
Fast Facts: Pan
Go for the goat-god of the Grecian wilderness.
Go for the goat-god of the Grecian wilderness.
Fast Facts on: Persephone
A look at the lovely daughter of Demeter, kidnapped by Hades, Lord of the Underworld.
A look at the lovely daughter of Demeter, kidnapped by Hades, Lord of the Underworld.
Fast Facts: Poseidon
Poseidon enjoys an unusual career path for a god, combining power over the sea with the power to create earthquakes, and then spends his free time making horses.
Poseidon enjoys an unusual career path for a god, combining power over the sea with the power to create earthquakes, and then spends his free time making horses.
Fast Facts - Zeus
From your Guide. The King of The Gods was not free of flaws.
From your Guide. The King of The Gods was not free of flaws.
Zeus - Clip Art
An image of Zeus at his oracle site of Dodona.
An image of Zeus at his oracle site of Dodona.
Ancient Gods - The Family Tree
Useful quick reference for major Greek gods and goddesses. Elementary up.
Useful quick reference for major Greek gods and goddesses. Elementary up.
Ancient History from About
N.S. Gill's site has many great articles and resources on various aspects of Greek (and other) mythology.
N.S. Gill's site has many great articles and resources on various aspects of Greek (and other) mythology.
Argive and Cretan Myths
An examination of the myths of Argos, including the stories of Io, the Danaids, Perseus, Bellerophon, Pelops, and Herakles. From Dick Caldwell.
An examination of the myths of Argos, including the stories of Io, the Danaids, Perseus, Bellerophon, Pelops, and Herakles. From Dick Caldwell.
Athena
Personal page with good information on this goddess, including quite a bit on Athena Hippia, the aspect associated with horses and war.
Personal page with good information on this goddess, including quite a bit on Athena Hippia, the aspect associated with horses and war.
Bulfinch's Mythology
The classic text of mythology, now available on-line.
The classic text of mythology, now available on-line.
Characters of Greek Mythology
Lots of information presented in an entertaining way - junior high school level up.
Lots of information presented in an entertaining way - junior high school level up.
Flowers in Greek Mythology
Read about the ancient associations of the flowers, look at photos, and even send a Greek bouquet.
Read about the ancient associations of the flowers, look at photos, and even send a Greek bouquet.
Laius and Oedipus
A lucid retelling of the story of Oedipus.
A lucid retelling of the story of Oedipus.
Minor and Demi-Gods and Goddesses
Discussion of semi-divine beings, including Asclepius, divine groups such as the Fates, Erinyes, and others.
Discussion of semi-divine beings, including Asclepius, divine groups such as the Fates, Erinyes, and others.
Mysteries of the Resurrected Child
Advanced site (high school, college up) on the mythology of resurrection myths. Includes Aphrodite and Adonis. Good section on related symbols.
Advanced site (high school, college up) on the mythology of resurrection myths. Includes Aphrodite and Adonis. Good section on related symbols.
Myth of Icarus and Daedalus
Clear, detailed account of the ancient attempt at flight.
Clear, detailed account of the ancient attempt at flight.
Myths of Crete
From Interkriti, very brief discussion of the Minotaur and Daedalus myths.
From Interkriti, very brief discussion of the Minotaur and Daedalus myths.
Olympian Gods
Another look at these deities who make their home on Mt. Olympus.
Another look at these deities who make their home on Mt. Olympus.
Pallas and the Aegis
Interesting in-depth information about the origin of the aegis and the myths of Pallas Athene.
Interesting in-depth information about the origin of the aegis and the myths of Pallas Athene.
The Illustrated Annotated Bulfinch's Mythology
The classic mythology text, on-line in an interactive form. Detailed, easy to use.
The classic mythology text, on-line in an interactive form. Detailed, easy to use.
The Titans
Descriptions of the Elder gods and goddesses of Greece.
Descriptions of the Elder gods and goddesses of Greece.