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The Complete Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology

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From the thunderous heights of Mount Olympus to the shadowed depths of the Underworld — discover the immortals who shaped the ancient world.

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The Gods of Olympus

The most powerful deities of the Greek pantheon, ruling from their divine palace atop Mount Olympus.

IKing
Zeus

Zeus

God of the Sky & Thunder

King of the Olympian gods. He ruled Mount Olympus and wielded the thunderbolt, imposing his will across heaven and earth as the Father of Gods and men.

IIOlympian
Poseidon
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Poseidon

God of the Sea

Ruler of the oceans and protector of all waters. He wielded the mighty trident and could cause earthquakes and storms at will.

IIIUnderworld
Hades
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Hades

God of the Underworld

King of the dead and lord of the Underworld. Also called the God of Wealth for possessing all precious metals hidden beneath the earth.

IVOlympian
Apollo
☀️

Apollo

God of the Sun & Music

Son of Zeus and Leto, twin brother of Artemis. Patron of the nine Muses, master archer, and bringer of light, prophecy, and artistic inspiration.

VOlympian
Ares
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Ares

God of War

Son of Zeus and Hera, embodiment of the brutal and violent aspects of battle. Father of Eros alongside Aphrodite.

VIOlympian
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Hephaestus

God of Fire & Forge

Master craftsman of the immortals. The only imperfect god among flawless beings, yet the creator of their most magnificent dwellings and weapons.

VIIOlympian
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Hermes

Messenger of the Gods

The divine trickster and herald of Olympus. Born in a cave in Arcadia, conceived and born within a single day, gifted with cunning and speed.

VIIIOlympian
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Dionysus

God of Wine & Ecstasy

The last god to join Olympus. He wandered the earth teaching mortals the culture of the vine, bringing both divine joy and untamed frenzy.

IXRustic
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Pan

God of the Wild

The goat-legged god of shepherds, flocks, and mountain wilds. His eerie panpipes caused sudden fear in lonely places — giving us the word "panic."

XPrimordial
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Eros

God of Love

Armed with golden arrows of love and lead arrows of repulsion, Eros could make gods and mortals alike fall helplessly in love with a single shot.

The Goddesses of Olympus

The powerful feminine deities who shaped destiny, nature, and the lives of gods and mortals alike.

IOlympian
Aphrodite
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Aphrodite

Goddess of Love & Beauty

Born from the sea foam, she embodied desire and beauty. She fought alongside Paris in the Trojan War and conspired with Eros to bend even Zeus to love.

IIOlympian
Athena
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Athena

Goddess of Wisdom & War

Sprung fully formed from Zeus's head, she was the strategic counterpart to Ares. Guardian of Athens and one of three virgin goddesses of Olympus.

IIIOlympian
Artemis
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Artemis

Goddess of the Hunt

Twin sister of Apollo and daughter of Zeus. A virgin huntress who roamed the wild, patroness of hunters and protector of women at life's thresholds.

IVQueen
Hera
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Hera

Queen of the Gods

Queen of Olympus and goddess of marriage. She was a fierce protector of heroes — and an unforgiving force against those who wronged her.

VOlympian
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Demeter

Goddess of the Harvest

Daughter of Cronus and Rhea, she presided over agriculture, fertility, and sacred law. The Thesmophoria festival was held in her honor by women alone.

VIOlympian
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Hestia

Goddess of the Hearth

The quiet guardian of domestic life. Sibling to Zeus, Hera, and Poseidon, she embodied the warmth and stability of home — often overlooked, never unimportant.

VIIQueen
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Persephone

Queen of the Underworld

Daughter of Demeter and wife of Hades. Her annual journey between the Underworld and Earth creates the cycle of the seasons.

Minor Gods & Primordial Deities

Ancient forces that predate the Olympians and powerful spirits who shaped the cosmos.

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Nyx

Primordial Night

The goddess of night whom even Zeus feared. Mother of Death, Sleep, the Fates, and countless dark forces.

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Hecate

Magic & Crossroads

Triple-formed goddess of sorcery, witchcraft, and the night. Torchbearer at the crossroads between worlds.

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Nike

Victory

Winged goddess of triumph. She stood beside Zeus's throne and gave her name to the world's most famous brand.

☠️

Thanatos

Peaceful Death

Twin brother of Sleep, he collected souls at their appointed hour. Even Heracles wrestled him to a standstill.

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Nemesis

Divine Retribution

The inescapable avenger who punished hubris. She led Narcissus to the pool that became his obsession and doom.

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Selene

The Moon

Titan goddess who drove her silver chariot across the night sky, forever visiting her eternally sleeping lover Endymion.

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Eos

The Dawn

The rosy-fingered goddess who opened the gates of morning. Her tears of grief for her son became the morning dew.

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Iris

The Rainbow

Swift messenger of Hera who traveled on rainbows between heaven and earth, carrying divine commands.

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Tyche

Fortune & Chance

Goddess of the Wheel of Fortune. She distributed luck at random — and worked with Nemesis to balance the scales.

The Titans

The ancient race of powerful deities who ruled during the legendary Golden Age, before the Olympians seized power.

Cronus

Lord of Time

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Atlas

Bearer of the Sky

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Prometheus

Bringer of Fire

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Helios

The Sun

Hyperion

Lord of Light

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Coeus

Titan of Intellect

Greek Heroes

Mortal warriors and adventurers whose extraordinary deeds earned them a place alongside the gods.

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Achilles

Greatest Warrior
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Heracles

Son of Zeus

Odysseus

The Wanderer
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Perseus

Slayer of Medusa
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Theseus

Hero of Athens
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Bellerophon

Rider of Pegasus

Mythical Creatures

The terrifying beasts and wondrous beings that populate the legends of ancient Greece.

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Medusa

The Gorgon

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Minotaur

Beast of the Labyrinth

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Pegasus

The Winged Horse

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Cerberus

Guard of the Underworld

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Hydra

The Many-Headed Serpent

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Cyclopes

One-Eyed Giants

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Chimaera

Fire-Breathing Hybrid

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Sirens

Enchanting Songstresses

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Sphinx

The Riddle Monster

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Typhon

Father of All Monsters

🐎

Centaurs

Half-Man, Half-Horse

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Griffin

Eagle-Lion Guardian

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Did You Know?
The ancient Greeks had no word for the color "blue." Homer famously described the sea as "wine-dark" in both the Iliad and the Odyssey.

The Family Tree

Trace the bloodlines from the primordial forces through the Titans to the Olympian gods.

Children of Zeus & Other Deities
Children of Nyx (Night)
Children of Hyperion (Celestial Titans)
Primordial
Titan
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The Mythology Atlas

Click any location to discover the myths, gods, and heroes connected to it.

⚡ Click any pin to visit the myth 🗺️ 16 legendary locations

Explore the Great Myths

Discover the timeless tales that have shaped Western civilization for millennia.

Star Myths & Constellations

The ancient Greeks saw their heroes and beasts immortalized in the night sky — semi-divine spirits striding across the heavens as living constellations.

Aries

The Golden Ram

The ram whose golden fleece was the object of Jason's epic quest with the Argonauts.

Taurus

Zeus as the Bull

Zeus transformed into a magnificent white bull to carry the princess Europa across the sea to Crete.

Gemini

The Dioscuri Twins

Castor and Pollux, divine twins of Zeus and Leda, who divided their time between Heaven and Hades.

Leo

The Nemean Lion

The invulnerable beast slain by Heracles as the first of his Twelve Labours, placed among the stars by Zeus.

Scorpius

Orion's Nemesis

The giant scorpion sent by Artemis to slay the hunter Orion, placed opposite him in the sky for eternity.

Aquarius

Ganymede the Cupbearer

The beautiful youth abducted by Zeus in eagle form to serve as cupbearer to the gods on Olympus.

Pisces

Aphrodite & Eros

The goddess and her son transformed into fish to escape the monstrous Typhon, swimming in opposite directions.

Ursa Major

Callisto the Great Bear

The nymph Callisto, transformed into a bear by Hera's jealousy and placed among the stars by Zeus.

Orion

The Great Hunter

The giant huntsman placed among the stars, eternally pursuing the Pleiades across the heavens.

Pleiades

Seven Daughters of Atlas

Seven mountain-nymphs transformed into doves by Zeus to escape Orion's pursuit, becoming the famous star cluster.

Hydra

The Lernaean Serpent

The largest constellation — the many-headed serpent slain by Heracles as his second great Labour.

Pegasus

The Winged Horse

Born from Medusa's blood when Perseus slew her, the divine stallion carried Bellerophon to glory.

Realms of Myth

The ancient Greeks divided the cosmos into distinct domains, each ruled by its own pantheon of gods and spirits.

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Olympus & the Heavens

Domain of the Sky Gods

The solid bronze dome of heaven, upon which the constellations were fixed. The Titan Atlas spun this celestial sphere upon his shoulders, causing stars to rise and set. Mount Olympus pierced the dome as the palace of the gods.

Zeus Hera Helios Selene Eos Horae
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The Sea & Waters

Domain of the Sea Gods

The vast Mediterranean and the great earth-encircling river Oceanus. Home to countless nymphs, sea monsters, and the ancient Titans of the deep. Poseidon ruled from his golden palace beneath the waves.

Poseidon Amphitrite Triton Nereus Oceanus Scylla
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The Underworld

Hades, Tartarus & Elysium

A vast subterranean realm reached by crossing the river Styx. The dead were judged and sent to the asphodel meadows, the punishment pits of Tartarus, or the blessed Elysian Fields.

Hades Persephone Hecate Charon Cerberus Furies

Nymphs, Spirits & Daemons

Beyond the great gods, the Greek world teemed with minor divinities — nymphs of nature, personified spirits, and daemons who shaped everyday life.

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Dryads
Tree Nymphs
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Naiads
Freshwater Nymphs
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Nereids
Sea Nymphs
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Oreads
Mountain Nymphs
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Hecate
Crossroads & Magic
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Hypnos
God of Sleep
🌑
Nyx
Goddess of Night
⚖️
The Moirai
The Three Fates
🐍
Erinyes
The Furies
💕
Eros
Primordial Desire
🦌
Pan
God of the Wild
🌸
Persephone
Queen of the Dead
🍃
Zephyrus
The West Wind
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Hesperides
Nymphs of Sunset
🎭
Satyrs
Wild Companions
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Harpies
Storm Spirits

Mythology in Pop Culture

See how the ancient Greek myths inspired today's films, games, and books.

Film & TV

Percy Jackson & the Olympians

The real myths behind the demigod son of Poseidon — what Rick Riordan got right and what he changed.

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Gaming

Hades (Supergiant Games)

How the hit roguelike captures the family drama of the Underworld — Zagreus, Persephone, and Hades himself.

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Film

Troy (2004) — The Real Achilles

Brad Pitt's Achilles vs Homer's original. The rage, the grief, and the heel that became a metaphor.

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Reimagined

Medusa: Villain or Victim?

Modern retellings recast the Gorgon as a survivor of Poseidon's assault — punished by Athena for being victimized.

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Literature

Circe & The Song of Achilles

Madeline Miller's bestsellers retell Greek myths through feminist and queer lenses. The ancient sources compared.

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Gaming

God of War — Kratos vs Zeus

From Ares to Zeus to Ragnarök — how Santa Monica Studio wove Greek mythology into gaming's greatest saga.

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Which Greek God Are You?

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Discover Your Olympian Self

When faced with a great challenge, what is your first instinct?

Classical Texts

The ancient poets and historians who preserved the myths for posterity.

The Iliad
Homer · c. 8th century BC

The epic tale of the Trojan War, the wrath of Achilles, and the gods who took sides in the conflict.

The Odyssey
Homer · c. 8th century BC

Odysseus's ten-year journey home from Troy, navigating monsters, gods, and the wine-dark sea.

Theogony
Hesiod · c. 700 BC

The genealogy of the gods — from primordial Chaos through the Titans to the rise of the Olympians.

Metamorphoses
Ovid · 8 AD

250 myths of transformation woven into a single narrative, from the creation of the world to the age of Caesar.

The Library
Apollodorus · c. 1st–2nd century AD

The most comprehensive ancient summary of Greek mythology, covering gods, heroes, and legendary genealogies.

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