One of the greatest Greek heroes, ranked alongside the likes of Perseus, Heracles and Cadmus. Theseus was a brave and skilled hero and the king of Athens. ...

Thetis was an outstanding figure in Greek mythology for her prophecy, her offspring, and her aid to the gods. Her myths involve several Olympians and war ...

Before Poseidon became the foremost god related to water in Greek mythology, Oceanus was the main water god. He was one of the first beings to exist, and ...

Atalanta was one of the most renowned Greek Heroines, known for her daring behaviour, immeasurable strength, hunting skills, and boldness. Atalanta’s name ...

Among the most significant events of the Trojan War, Prince Troilus’ death is often thought of as the starting point of Troy’s demise. His story with ...

Odysseus (Roman equivalent Ulysses) was one of the most famous heroes of Greek mythology, known for his bravery, intellect, wit and cunning. He’s best known ...

Little is known about the story of Chrysaor, son of Poseidon and Medusa, and precisely that is what makes it so intriguing. Though he was a minor figure, ...

Although more popularly known by his Roman name Hercules, Heracles remains the greatest of all heroes in Greek mythology. So astonishing were his feats that ...

Andromeda is the quintessential damsel in distress, a Greek princess who had the misfortune of being sacrificed to the sea monster for seemingly petty ...

Considered the greatest of all Greek heroes who took part in the Trojan War, Achilles was introduced by Homer through his epic poem, the Iliad. Described as ...

The Gorgons were three sisters - Medusa, Sthenno, and Euryale, the daughters of Phorcys and Ceto. Sometimes depicted as hideous and deadly monsters, and at ...

Bellerophon, also known as Bellerophontes, was the greatest Greek hero, before the times of Hercules and Perseus. Called the slayer of monsters for his ...