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The Greek myths were known for its heroes, such as [[Hercules]], [[Theseus]], [[Icarus (mythology)|Icarus]], [[Philoctetes]] and [[Castor and Pollux]]. | The Greek myths were known for its heroes, such as [[Hercules]], [[Theseus]], [[Icarus (mythology)|Icarus]], [[Philoctetes]] and [[Castor and Pollux]]. | ||
The Greek myths were also known for its | The Greek myths were also known for its [[monster]]s, such as [[Medusa]], [[Cerberus]], [[Cyclops]], the [[Gorgon]]s and the [[Minotaur]]. | ||
In the Greek myths, the [[afterlife]] involved crossing the [[River Styx]] in order to enter the [[Elysian Fields]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Katarina in the Underworld]]'') | In the Greek myths, the [[afterlife]] involved crossing the [[River Styx]] in order to enter the [[Elysian Fields]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Katarina in the Underworld (short story)|Katarina in the Underworld]]'') | ||
One Greek myth told how man learned to use [[fire]] after [[Prometheus (The Life Bringer!)|Prometheus]] stole it from heaven and gave it to them. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Life Bringer! (comic story)|The Life Bringer!]]'') | One Greek myth told how man learned to use [[fire]] after [[Prometheus (The Life Bringer!)|Prometheus]] stole it from heaven and gave it to them. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Life Bringer! (comic story)|The Life Bringer!]]'') | ||
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!]]'') | 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!]]'') | ||
Strangely, some Greek myths seemed to be repeated throughout time and space. The [[Minyan]]s' quest echoed that of [[Jason (mythology)|Jason and the Argonauts]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Underworld]]'') The story of Theseus and the Minotaur had similarities to the [[Anethan]]s and the [[Nimon]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Horns of Nimon]]'') | Strangely, some Greek myths seemed to be repeated throughout time and space. The [[Minyan]]s' quest echoed that of [[Jason (mythology)|Jason and the Argonauts]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Underworld (TV story)|Underworld]]'') The story of Theseus and the Minotaur had similarities to the [[Anethan]]s and the [[Nimon]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Horns of Nimon (TV story)|The Horns of Nimon]]'') When [[Miracle Day]] occurred in [[2011]], it seemed as if the story of [[Tithonus]] would be made a reality for the whole world. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rendition (TV story)|Rendition]]'') | ||
When [[Miracle Day]] occurred in [[2011]], it seemed as if the story of [[Tithonus]] would be made a reality for the whole world. ([[TV]]: ''[[Rendition (TV story)|Rendition]]'') | |||
== 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. | ||
[[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]] | ||
