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Learn about Greek Mythology - great Greek Gods and Goddesses to nearly-forgotten nymphs and satyrs. Zeus, Aphrodite, Artemis, Hera, Artemis, and many others. All the Olympian gods and goddesses of Greek mythology.

Fast Facts on: Nike

Nike is the ancient Greek goddess of victory. Nike, her strengths, weaknesses, attributes, myths, and stories. Fast facts on Nike.

Fast Facts on: Rhea

Rhea is an ancient Greek Earth and Mother goddess. Read about Rhea, her weaknesses, attributes, strengths, myths, and stories. Fast facts on Rhea.

Fast Facts on: Nike

Nike is the ancient Greek goddess of victory. Nike, her strengths, weaknesses, attributes, myths, and stories. Fast facts on Nike.

Fast Facts on: Nike

Nike is the ancient Greek goddess of victory. Nike, her strengths, weaknesses, attributes, myths, and stories. Fast facts on Nike.

Fast Facts on: Kronos

Kronos, the Titan who is the father of Zeus. Kronus, his attributes, myths, and stories. Fast facts on Kronos.

Fast Facts on: Zeus

The Greek god Zeus, King of the Gods, ruler of Mount Olympus. A quick look at the Greek god of the sky whose symbol is the thunderbolt.

Fast Facts on: Dionysus

Quick look at Dionysus, Greek god of wine, a son of Zeus.

Books on Greek Gods and Goddesses

Best books on the Greek gods and goddesses and other myths and mythology of Greece.

Greek Gods and Goddesses at Home

Visit the Olympian deities and discover their best temple sites.

The Haven of Artemis

Visit the temple of Artemis at Brauron (Vravrona), famous in antiquity. It also holds the alleged tomb of Iphigeneia. From your About.com Guide.

The Oracle of Trophonius at Levadia

Explore the mysterious Oracle of Trophonius at Levadia.

Mount Olympus - NASA Photo

Check out this public-domain, copyright-free photo image of Mount Olympus as seen from space. From NASA.

Fast Facts - The Olympian Gods and Goddesses

A quick list with basic attributes of the Greek gods and goddesses who lived on Mount Olympus.

Fast Facts - Aphrodite

From your Guide. Quick, homework friendly info on the goddess of Love.

Fast Facts - Apollo

The Greek god of the sun also had time for fun with his bow, his music, and racing his chariot across the sky.

Fast Facts: Ares, Greek God of War

Even his parents, Zeus and Hera, weren't too fond of this irritable god of mayhem.

Fast Facts - Artemis

A swift look at this swift-running Goddess, an original Wild Girl.

Fast Facts - Athena

A quick look at the armored goddess of wisdom.

Fast Facts: Demeter

Persephone's Mom knew how to get attention after her daughter was kidnapped - as Greek Goddess of Agriculture, she just stopped the plants from growing.

Greek God Eros - Eros, Greek God of Love and Passion - Aphrodite's Son Eros

Fast facts on the Greek god of love, Eros, son of Aphrodite.

Fast Facts - Hades

The Lord of the Underworld - vicious kidnapper or victim of a little misunderstanding?

Fast Facts: Hermes

The messenger of the gods is a busy guy in other areas as well - no wonder he has wings on his feet.

What Greek Goddess Are You?

Fun, informative quiz will tell you which Greek goddess you are - or which one you can ally yourself with. From About.com's Ancient History Guide, N.S. Gill.

Fast Facts: Hercules

The lowdown on the semi-divine hero and his many loves and labors.

Fast Facts: Hestia

Goddess of home and hearth, this gentlest of the Olympian gods and goddesses was truly loved by the Greeks.

Fast Facts: Pan

Go for the goat-god of the Grecian wilderness.

Fast Facts on: Persephone

A look at the lovely daughter of Demeter, kidnapped by Hades, Lord of the Underworld.

Fast Facts: Poseidon

Poseidon enjoys an unusual career path for a god, combining power over the sea with the power to create earthquakes, and then spends his free time making horses.

Fast Facts - Zeus

From your Guide. The King of The Gods was not free of flaws.

Zeus - Clip Art

An image of Zeus at his oracle site of Dodona.

Ancient Gods - The Family Tree

Useful quick reference for major Greek gods and goddesses. Elementary up.

Ancient History from About

N.S. Gill's site has many great articles and resources on various aspects of Greek (and other) mythology.

Argive and Cretan Myths

An examination of the myths of Argos, including the stories of Io, the Danaids, Perseus, Bellerophon, Pelops, and Herakles. From Dick Caldwell.

Athena

Personal page with good information on this goddess, including quite a bit on Athena Hippia, the aspect associated with horses and war.

Bulfinch's Mythology

The classic text of mythology, now available on-line.

Characters of Greek Mythology

Lots of information presented in an entertaining way - junior high school level up.

Laius and Oedipus

A lucid retelling of the story of Oedipus.

Minor and Demi-Gods and Goddesses

Discussion of semi-divine beings, including Asclepius, divine groups such as the Fates, Erinyes, and others.

The Titans

Descriptions of the Elder gods and goddesses of Greece.

Pallas and the Aegis

Interesting in-depth information about the origin of the aegis and the myths of Pallas Athene.

Olympian Gods

Another look at these deities who make their home on Mt. Olympus.

Myths of Crete

From Interkriti, very brief discussion of the Minotaur and Daedalus myths.
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