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THEOI GREEK MYTHOLOGY. The Theoi Project profiles each deity and creature of Greek mythology on a separate page, incorporating an encyclopedia summary, quotations from a wide selection of ancient Greek and Roman texts, and illustrations from ancient art.
An illustrated encyclopedia of the gods, goddesses, titans, nymphs, spirits, monsters and fantastic creatures of Greek mythology.
The gods of the ancient Greek pantheon are divided into various categories on the following pages. The first of these--the Olympian gods, Titan gods, and primordial gods--represent the three generations of deities to rule the cosmos.
The Theoi Classical Texts Library is a collection of translations of works of ancient Greek and Roman literature. The theme of the library is classical mythology and so the selection consists primarily of ancient poetry, drama and prose accounts of myth.
A comprehensive guide to the Olympian gods and goddesses of Greek mythology including Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Demeter, Hestia, Athena, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Ares, Apollo, Artemis, Dionysus, Hermes, and the minor gods.
Pan was the ancient Greek god of shepherds and hunters, and of the meadows and forests of the mountain wilds. His unseen presence aroused panic in those who traversed his realm. Pan idled in the rugged countryside of Arcadia, playing his panpipes and chasing Nymphs.
Dionysus was the ancient Greek god of wine, vegetation, pleasure, festivity, madness and wild frenzy. He was depicted as either an older, bearded god or an effeminate, long-haired youth. His attributes included the thyrsos (a pine-cone tipped staff), a drinking cup and a crown of ivy.
Zeus was the king of the ancient Greek gods, and the god of the sky, weather, law and order, destiny and fate. He was depicted as a regal, mature man with a sturdy figure and dark beard. His usual attributes were a lightning bolt, royal sceptre and eagle.
Zeus was the ancient Greek king of the gods and the god of sky, weather, fate, law, justice and moral conduct. This page lists the cult titles of the god.
Dicaeosyne was the ancient Greek personified spirit (daimona) of righteousness and justice. She was closely related to Dike (Justice).