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!)
As alien lifeforms
The First Doctor encountered the Latter-Day Pantheon, who claimed to have manifested as the Gods of Greece, Rome, and Scandinavia. (PROSE: Salvation)
The Third Doctor encountered Immortals who had forgotten their origins. (PROSE: Deadly Reunion)
The Fourth Doctor encountered Olympians on the planet Olympus. (COMIC: The Life Bringer!)
Behind the scenes
- The stories in Short Trips: The Muses were inspired by the Muses of Greek mythology.