Stories From Greek Mythology and Articles on Myth
Pages about Greek mythology, including "Myth in Daily Life," "What is Myth?", Creation Stories, Flood Myths, Tales from Bulfinch and others.
Panic
The emotion of panic was attributed by the Greeks to the god Pan.
The emotion of panic was attributed by the Greeks to the god Pan.
Betrayals - Worst Betrayals in Ancient Myth
Looking at the actions of the men and women of ancient Greek mythology, it is sometimes easier to come up with the people involved in the betrayal than who betrayed whom
Looking at the actions of the men and women of ancient Greek mythology, it is sometimes easier to come up with the people involved in the betrayal than who betrayed whom
"Animal" Creatures of Greek Mythology
Top "animal" creatures from Greek mythology.
Top "animal" creatures from Greek mythology.
Olympians - In the 3d Generation the Immortals Were Olympian Gods
Despite repeated parental attempts to eat or hide their offspring, the emergence of the Olympian gods and goddesses including Zeus and Hera followed the emergence of the titans Cronus and Rhea who sprang from Uranus the sky and Gaia the earth.
Despite repeated parental attempts to eat or hide their offspring, the emergence of the Olympian gods and goddesses including Zeus and Hera followed the emergence of the titans Cronus and Rhea who sprang from Uranus the sky and Gaia the earth.
Calydonian Boar - The Hunters of the Calydonian Boar
The hunters of the Calydonian boar were among the most famous of the Greek heroes and Atalanta.
The hunters of the Calydonian boar were among the most famous of the Greek heroes and Atalanta.
Myth - What is Myth?
There is no completely satisfactory definition of myth. To help define myth, people often compare myth with science and religion. Usually, this comparison is unfavorable and myth is relegated to the area of lies.
There is no completely satisfactory definition of myth. To help define myth, people often compare myth with science and religion. Usually, this comparison is unfavorable and myth is relegated to the area of lies.
Nymphs - Greek Spirits Called Nymphs
Nymphs or nymphai (nymphai is one way to spell the plural of nymph) are mythological nature spirits that appear as beautiful young women.
Nymphs or nymphai (nymphai is one way to spell the plural of nymph) are mythological nature spirits that appear as beautiful young women.
Naiads - Greek Spirits Called Naiads
The Naiads of Greek mythology were one of three classes of water nymphs, along with the Nereides and Oceanides. Includes list of some of their names.
The Naiads of Greek mythology were one of three classes of water nymphs, along with the Nereides and Oceanides. Includes list of some of their names.
Muses - Inspirational Muses in Greek & Roman Myth & Literature
The nine muses with pictures: Calliope, Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene, Polyhymnia, Terpsichore, Thalia, and Urania.
The nine muses with pictures: Calliope, Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene, Polyhymnia, Terpsichore, Thalia, and Urania.
Prometheus
Prometheus gave fire to man against the will of Zeus and suffered in consequence. Find out what else Prometheus did for mankind. Section from Introduction to Greek Mythology.
Prometheus gave fire to man against the will of Zeus and suffered in consequence. Find out what else Prometheus did for mankind. Section from Introduction to Greek Mythology.
5 Ages of Man - Hesiod on the Five Ages of Man
We often hear people talking about a "Golden Age" in the past when everything was perfect and right. Most cultures seem to have a myth about a Golden Age that has been lost. The term "Golden Age" comes from the writings of Hesiod, a Greek farmer who described five successive "ages" or "races" of humanity.
We often hear people talking about a "Golden Age" in the past when everything was perfect and right. Most cultures seem to have a myth about a Golden Age that has been lost. The term "Golden Age" comes from the writings of Hesiod, a Greek farmer who described five successive "ages" or "races" of humanity.
Bible vs. Biblos - The Bible or Book and Greek Mythology
The Bible is sometimes called the Good Book, which is fitting since the word Bible comes from the Greek word for book, biblos. For the Greeks, the bible was Homer, particularly, The Iliad. A religious world view, morals, customs, genealogy, and more can be found in Homer.
The Bible is sometimes called the Good Book, which is fitting since the word Bible comes from the Greek word for book, biblos. For the Greeks, the bible was Homer, particularly, The Iliad. A religious world view, morals, customs, genealogy, and more can be found in Homer.
Creation Stories - Cosmogonies
Creation myths from Greek mythology. Creation stories are also known as cosmogonies.
Creation myths from Greek mythology. Creation stories are also known as cosmogonies.
1st Gods: - Genealogy of the Descendants of the Titans
Descendants of the Titans - Pallas, Perses, and Astraios.
Descendants of the Titans - Pallas, Perses, and Astraios.
First Gods Genealogy - Origin of the Titans and Gods
The genealogy of the gods is complicated, but since the ancient Greeks traced their ancestry and that of their heroes to the deities, it may be worthwhile to have at least a passing acquaintance with the lineages.
The genealogy of the gods is complicated, but since the ancient Greeks traced their ancestry and that of their heroes to the deities, it may be worthwhile to have at least a passing acquaintance with the lineages.
Greek Mythology Quiz
Do you know which Muse is which? Do you know the Roman names for the Greek gods? Test your knowledge with these ten questions from EAWC.
Do you know which Muse is which? Do you know the Roman names for the Greek gods? Test your knowledge with these ten questions from EAWC.
Greek Myth and Prehistory
A look at Greek myths as part of a tradition that includes prehistory, medicine, the arrival of horses, and more. Online book by William Harris examining the social context of Greek myth.
A look at Greek myths as part of a tradition that includes prehistory, medicine, the arrival of horses, and more. Online book by William Harris examining the social context of Greek myth.
Ancient Gods
The gods' family tree, 12 Olympians, titans, and other gods & semi-gods. Succinct definitions and lists plus more elaborate hypertext links.
The gods' family tree, 12 Olympians, titans, and other gods & semi-gods. Succinct definitions and lists plus more elaborate hypertext links.
Sacrificial Knife
Sacrifice, the calendar, and a long list of Roman deities.
Sacrifice, the calendar, and a long list of Roman deities.
The Olympians, by J.M. Hunt
John M. Hunt's comprehensive site with information drawn from Bulfinch, Cliffs Notes, Evslin, Graves, and Edith Hamilton.
John M. Hunt's comprehensive site with information drawn from Bulfinch, Cliffs Notes, Evslin, Graves, and Edith Hamilton.