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Greek mythology inspired the names of stars and [[constellation]]s visible from Earth, such as [[Pegasus]], [[Andromeda (constellation)|Andromeda]], [[Orion]], [[Castor (star)|Castor]] and [[Pollux (star)|Pollux]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Byzantium! (novel)|Byzantium!]]'') | Greek mythology inspired the names of stars and [[constellation]]s visible from Earth, such as [[Pegasus]], [[Andromeda (constellation)|Andromeda]], [[Orion]], [[Castor (star)|Castor]] and [[Pollux (star)|Pollux]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Byzantium! (novel)|Byzantium!]]'') | ||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
* The stories in ''[[Short Trips: The Muses]]'' were inspired by {{w|the Muses}} of Greek mythology. | * The stories in ''[[Short Trips: The Muses]]'' were inspired by {{w|the Muses}} of Greek mythology. | ||
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[[Category:Religion from the real world]] | [[Category:Religion from the real world]] | ||
[[Category:Myths and legends from the real world]] | [[Category:Myths and legends from the real world]] | ||
[[Category:Greece]] | [[Category:Greece]] | ||
Revision as of 01:59, 3 May 2023
Greek mythology was the mythology of a pre-Christian pagan religion of the people of Greece.
Mythology
Gods
Among the gods worshipped by the ancient Greeks were Zeus, Kronos, Artemis, Hephaestus, Poseidon, Eros, Zephyrus,[source needed] Phorcys, and Ceto. (TV: Eye of the Gorgon)
Heroes
The Greek myths were known for its heroes, such as Hercules, Theseus, Icarus,[source needed] Philoctetes, (TV: Greeks Bearing Gifts) Castor and Pollux,[source needed] and Perseus. (TV: Eye of the Gorgon)
Monsters
The Greek myths were also known for its monsters, such as the Gorgons Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa, (TV: Eye of the Gorgon) Cerberus, Cyclops, and the Minotaur.[source needed]
Afterlife
In the Greek myths, the afterlife involved crossing the River Styx in order to enter the Elysian Fields. (PROSE: Katarina in the Underworld)
Stories
One Greek myth told how man learned to use fire after Prometheus stole it from heaven and gave it to them. (COMIC: The Life Bringer!)
Cultural references
Greek mythology inspired the names of stars and constellations visible from Earth, such as Pegasus, Andromeda, Orion, Castor and Pollux. (PROSE: Byzantium!)
Behind the scenes
- The stories in Short Trips: The Muses were inspired by the Muses of Greek mythology.
