Greek Mythology – Mythopedia
Greek mythology is the body of work detailing the origins of the ancient Hellenic world and the many deities who ruled over it. It includes the histories of gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, as well as explanations for many important religious rituals.
Mythopedia – Encyclopedia of Mythology
Mythopedia is the ultimate online resource for exploring ancient mythology; from the Greeks and Romans, to Celtic, Norse, Egyptian and more.
Greek Gods - Mythopedia
The Greek primordial gods were the first beings to populate the cosmos and gave birth to all the subsequent gods, creatures, and mortals of Greek mythology. Two of these primordial gods, Gaia and Uranus, were the parents of the Titans and the grandparents of the Olympians.
Greek Primordial Gods - Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · The Greek primordial gods were the first beings to populate the cosmos and gave birth to all the subsequent gods, creatures, and mortals of Greek mythology. Two of these primordial gods, Gaia and Uranus, were the parents of …
Hydra - Mythopedia
May 20, 2023 · A 2009 monster movie, titled simply Hydra, was also inspired by the many-headed serpent of Greek mythology. Moreover, the name “Hydra” was given to a villainous organization in the Marvel Comics and Marvel Cinematic Universe; the organization’s name is evocative of its wide reach and numerous members, and its motto is an allusion to the ...
Minotaur - Mythopedia
May 20, 2023 · The Minotaur was a hybrid monster (half-bull, half-man) born of the unorthodox union between the queen of Crete and a beautiful bull. The Minotaur was hidden from the world in the Labyrinth, a giant maze, where it was eventually slain by the Athenian hero Theseus.
Erinyes (Furies) – Mythopedia
Mar 9, 2023 · Some have suggested an Indo-European derivation from *eri-snh₁-u-, meaning “one who provokes struggle,” while others believe that the name is pre-Greek. It was only at a later period that the Erinyes acquired individual names: Tisiphone (Greek Τισιφόνη, translit. Tisiphónē), Alecto (Greek Ἀληκτώ, translit.
Pandora – Mythopedia
Dec 9, 2022 · Pandora was the first human woman in Greek mythology, created by the gods for the express purpose of punishing mortals. The gods entrusted Pandora with a jar containing all the evils of the cosmos for her to unleash upon mankind.
Adonis - Mythopedia
Mar 10, 2023 · Adonis has not featured prominently in modern adaptations of Greek mythology. But his name (and more specifically, his famous good looks) is still sometimes evoked in modern pop culture. For example, the “Adonis Belt” refers to the V-shaped muscle running from the hip bones to the pelvis: having a visible Adonis Belt is widely cited as a ...
Griffin – Mythopedia
Mar 22, 2023 · Griffins also feature in modern retellings of Greek mythology. In Rick Riordan’s 2011 novel The Son of Neptune, for example, the protagonists (led by Percy Jackson) are attacked by Griffins while traveling in Alaska. Griffins have a long history of use in heraldry, and they continue to grace many crests and logos today.