Greek Mythology Adventure

Greek Mythology Adventure

Welcome to the World of Greek Myths!

Ancient Greece was full of amazing stories about powerful gods, brave heroes, and magical creatures. These myths helped the Greeks understand the world around them.

The Olympian Gods

Zeus

King of the gods, ruler of Mount Olympus, and god of the sky and thunder.

Symbol: Lightning bolt

Hera

Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and family.

Symbol: Peacock

Poseidon

God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.

Symbol: Trident

Athena

Goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts.

Symbol: Owl

Apollo

God of the sun, music, poetry, and healing.

Symbol: Lyre

Artemis

Goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and the moon.

Symbol: Bow and arrow

Legendary Heroes

Hercules

Known for his incredible strength and completing 12 impossible labors.

Famous Feat: Defeated the Nemean Lion

Perseus

Hero who defeated Medusa and saved Andromeda.

Famous Feat: Used a mirrored shield to avoid Medusa's gaze

Theseus

Defeated the Minotaur in the Labyrinth of Crete.

Famous Feat: Used a ball of thread to find his way out

Mythical Creatures

Medusa

A Gorgon with snakes for hair who could turn people to stone.

Minotaur

Half-man, half-bull creature that lived in the Labyrinth.

Pegasus

Winged horse born from Medusa's blood.

Cerberus

Three-headed dog that guarded the Underworld.

Famous Greek Myths

Pandora's Box

Zeus gave Pandora a box and told her never to open it. When her curiosity got the better of her, she opened it and released all the evils into the world, leaving only Hope inside.

Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus volunteered to enter the Labyrinth to defeat the Minotaur. With Ariadne's help (and her ball of thread), he succeeded and found his way out.

Persephone and the Seasons

Hades kidnapped Persephone to be his queen. Her mother Demeter's grief caused winter, but when Persephone returned each spring, plants grew again.