๐ฌ๐ท Greek Mythology
Stories of Olympian gods, heroes and monsters that formed the foundation of Western culture
๐ Key Facts
12 Olympian gods led by Zeus; stories include Prometheus, Hercules, Perseus, Theseus and Orpheus
Source of much Western art, literature and language โ psychology, astronomy and science use Greek mythological names
Hesiod's Theogony (700 BC) and Homer's epics are the primary sources; myths were also told through Greek theatre
"Olympian" comes from Mount Olympus where the 12 gods were said to live; many modern words derive from Greek gods: cereal (Ceres), music (Muses), volcano (Vulcan)
Quick Reference
Category
๐ Myths & Epics
Country/Origin
๐ฌ๐ท Ancient Greece
Year / Era
800 BC
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Stories of Olympian gods, heroes and monsters that formed the foundation of Western culture