People - Famous People and Life of the People in Ancient Greece
Greece produced numerous "firsts" like the first democracy and the first philosophy. Associated with these firsts were the people who developed them. Here you will also find the famous Greek heroes and the Greek gods and goddesses.
Greek and Roman Writers
Ancient writers alphabetically and by type of literature.
Ancient writers alphabetically and by type of literature.
Atreus
Atreus and Thyestes were sons of Pelops who were mutually guilty of betrayal.
Atreus and Thyestes were sons of Pelops who were mutually guilty of betrayal.
Animals and Animal-like Humans in Greek Mythology
These animals and animal-like creatures from Greek mythology played a range of roles in the lives of the ancient Greeks, from devouring to helping. This list is ranked in order of how close to human they were. Note: there are no generic animals here.
These animals and animal-like creatures from Greek mythology played a range of roles in the lives of the ancient Greeks, from devouring to helping. This list is ranked in order of how close to human they were. Note: there are no generic animals here.
Greek Gods and Goddesses
The major gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece were thought to live on Mt. Olympus; hence the name Olympian Gods. Here is a list with links to each of the major gods and goddesses.
The major gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece were thought to live on Mt. Olympus; hence the name Olympian Gods. Here is a list with links to each of the major gods and goddesses.
Cannibals in Greek Mythology
Cannibalism in Greek mythology occasionally manifests itself when someone's children are served up at a dinner feast.
Cannibalism in Greek mythology occasionally manifests itself when someone's children are served up at a dinner feast.