Mythology: Greek

"The mythology of ancient Greece—a group of stories about the Greek gods and heroes and the nature and history of the universe—has survived for more than 2,000 years. Greek mythology has had a profound influence on the arts and literature of Western civilization ... "

" ... Greek mythology originated as oral literature, or stories told out loud. The ancient Greeks told their myths over and over again before they were written down. There are thus many different versions of these ancient stories ... "

:Greek mythology is an epic and enthralling world filled with gods, goddesses, monsters, and, of course, heroes. These stories have been passed down through the ages and have inspired countless works of literature, art, and film. But among all the characters and creatures of Greek mythology, it is the heroes who capture our imaginations and hearts the most ... "

"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 ... "

"Achilles, an important figure in the mythology and literature of ancient Greece, was the son of Thetis, an immortal Nereid (sea nymph) and Peleus, a mortal king. The story of Achilles originated in Greek mythology, and later became the subject of The Iliad, Homer’s epic poem that tells of the Trojan War ... "

"Among the Greeks who fought against Troy, the one considered the bravest was Achilles ... "

"The warrior Achilles is one of the great heroes of Greek mythology. According to legend, Achilles was extraordinarily strong, courageous and loyal, but he had one vulnerability–his “Achilles heel.” Homer’s epic poem the Iliad tells the story of his adventures during the last year of the Trojan War ... "

"Prometheus, in Greek religion, one of the Titans, the supreme trickster, and a god of fire. His intellectual side was emphasized by the apparent meaning of his name, Forethinker. In common belief he developed into a master craftsman, and in this connection he was associated with fire and the creation of mortals ... "

"Prometheus was a Titan and the god of fire in Greek mythology. Titans ruled the heavens before Zeus and his allies defeated them. Because Prometheus sided with Zeus, he was not banished or destroyed like the other Titans after the battle ... "

"In Greek mythology, the Titan Prometheus had a reputation as being something of a clever trickster and he famously gave the human race the gift of fire and the skill of metalwork, an action for which he was punished by Zeus, who ensured everyday that an eagle ate the liver of the Titan as he was helplessly chained to a rock ... "

"Hercules is the Roman name given to the hero Heracles from Greek mythology. He is the illegitimate son of a mortal woman and Zeus , the king of all Olympian gods, and is renowned for his extraordinary strength ... "

"The strongest and most celebrated of the heroes of classical mythology, Hercules, called Heracles by the Greeks, was the son of the god Zeus and the mortal Alcmene ... "

"Hercules (known in Greek mythology as Heracles or Herakles) is one of the best-known heroes in ancient mythology. His life was not easy—he endured many trials and completed many daunting tasks—but the reward for his suffering was a promise that he would live forever among the gods at Mount Olympus ... "