Here are the major heroes of Greek legend. Two of them (Odysseus and Achilles) are from the Trojan War. The others were involved in adventures.

A list of who's who in Greek mythology and legend.

greek mythology · achilles · greek heroes · trojan war. Achilles tending Patroclus' wounds from a red-figure kylix by the Sosias Painter from ...

Perseus was a Greek hero known for the slaying of the Gorgon Medusa, whose head with its snaky locks, turned men to stone.

Achilles, the greatest hero of the Greek forces led the Myrmidons in the Trojan War.

Homer writes about Bellerophon and Proteus in Book VI of the Iliad.

Articles and information on the important Greek hero Theseus.

What the Greek heroes most longed for was a reputation for excellence, time (worship, esteem, honor) and kleos (fame). What they shunned was anything that ...

Like a limited number of other heroes in Greek mythology, Orpheus braved the Underworld and returned to light on his own power, unlike Theseus who required ...

Legends of the Amazons - The Legendary Heroes and the Amazons · Theseus - Charles Kingsley - From The Heroes, or Greek Fairy Tales for My C.. ...