Ancient Greek mythology is filled with different characters who all played an important role in Greek society and culture. Read about these gods, learn their stories, and see how the ancient Greeks understood their world.
Zeus is the supreme god of the ancient Greek pantheon. He is often referred to as the “Father of Gods and Men” and is known as the god of the sky, thunder, lightning, law, order, and justice. Zeus is one of the twelve Olympian gods, who resided on Mount Olympus, and as the ruler of …
Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses and is one of the twelve Olympian gods. He is the son of Cronus and Rhea and a brother of Zeus and Hades. As the god of the sea, Poseidon is often depicted with a trident, a three-pronged spear or fork, which he uses …
Ares is the Greek god of war. He was considered one of the twelve Olympian gods residing on Mount Olympus. As the god of war, Ares was associated with conflict, violence, and bloodshed. He was often depicted as a strong and fierce warrior, wielding weapons such as a spear or a sword. He was seen …
Dionysus is one of the most popular ancient Greek gods both today and in ancient times. We associate him with wine, theater, and “the bacchanalia,” aka rich Roman orgies. In academic circles, the role he played in Greek mythology was complex and sometimes contradictory, but his followers played crucial roles in the evolution of Ancient …
Far away on Mount Olympus lives the… Well, the Olympians — the twelve most important Greek deities. In ancient Greece, the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses and the rest of their family were an important part of daily Greek culture. Each god and goddess ruled certain realms and also played their part in mythology; fascinating …