GREEK MYTHOLOGY-
What is Greek Mythology?
Greek Mythology is a collection of ancient stories from Ancient Greece.
These stories explain how the world works, natural events, and human behavior.
They include stories about gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and magical creatures.
Greek myths were first told orally and later written down by poets and historians.
The Greek Gods
The main gods lived on Mount Olympus.
The most powerful god was Zeus, the god of the sky and thunder.
Hera – goddess of marriage and queen of the gods.
Poseidon – god of the sea and earthquakes.
Athena – goddess of wisdom and strategy.
Apollo – god of the sun, music, and prophecy.
Artemis – goddess of the hunt and the moon.
Ares – god of war.
Aphrodite – goddess of love and beauty.
Hades – ruler of the underworld.
Famous Heroes
Heracles – known for completing the 12 Labors.
Perseus – defeated the monster Medusa.
Achilles – famous hero of the Trojan War.
Odysseus – known for his long journey home in The Odyssey.
Mythical Creatures
Cyclops – giant creatures with one eye.
Minotaur – monster with a human body and bull’s head.
Hydra – serpent with many heads.
Pegasus – magical winged horse.
Why Greek Mythology is Important
It helped ancient Greeks explain nature, seasons, and disasters.
It influenced literature, art, movies, and modern storytelling.
Many English words and expressions come from Greek myths.
These stories still teach lessons about courage, pride, love, and fate
