Greek Mythology
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Greek Mythology is among the most famous and well known of the Ancient Mythologies. It stretches back millennia and has intrigued man with its fantastical stories and unusual beasts. This book will serve as a detailed reference to all things in Greek Mythology, including a bestiary of Greek mythological creatures such as the centaur and nymph and a collection of Greek stories.
Introduction[edit]
- Introduction
- A Brief History
- Sources
- Theoretical Issues
- How And When To Contribute
- Contributors
- Requests
Gods and goddesses[edit]
The Olympians[edit]
The Titans[edit]
The Titans[edit]
Descendants of the Titans[edit]
Other Gods[edit]
Protogenoi (First Born Gods)[edit]
Major Gods[edit]
Minor Gods[edit]
Theoi Ouranioi (Sky & Weather Gods)[edit]
Theoi Halioi (Sea Gods)[edit]
Primeval Gods[edit]
Chthonian Gods[edit]
Theoi Nomioi (Countryside Gods)[edit]
Theoi Georgikoi (Agricultural Gods)[edit]
Beasts & Creatures[edit]
Regular Beasts[edit]
- Cerberus
- Charybdis
- Chimaera
- Cyclops
- Brontes
- Steropes
- Arges
- Polyphemus
- Giants
- Graeae
- Gorgons
- Medusa
- Hesperides
- Hydra
- Minotaur
- Pegasus
- Phœnix
- Scylla
- Sphinx (Greek Σφινξ)
Primeval Beasts[edit]
Heroes[edit]
- Perseus (Greek: Περσεύς)
- Theseus (Greek Θησεύς)
- Heracles
- Bellerophon
- Oedipus
- Jason (Greek: Ιάσων)
- Achilles
- Odysseus
