EncyclopediaofMythology
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Discover the gods, goddesses, myths, legends and cosmology of ancient civilizations
Meet the Greeks
Greek Olympians
The primary deities of the Greek pantheon, who ruled from Mount Olympus.
13 Articles
Greek Heroes
The mortals and demigods whose exploits form much of Greek mythology
63 Articles
Greek Creatures
Legendary beasts, animals, and humanoids of ancient Greek mythology
13 Articles
Ancient Worlds
Divine Domains
“To elevate our understanding of the stories and beliefs foundational to civilizations past, present, and future.”
Popular Pantheons
Japanese Gods
The gods and goddesses of Japan, primordial creators and incarnations of nature
21 Articles
Celtic Gods
Deities of the Celtic peoples, ruling over both human actions and the natural world
12 Articles
Chinese Gods
The vast pantheon of gods and goddesses who rule both the heavens and the earth
38 Articles
Aztec Gods
The deities responsible for the repeated creation and destruction of all humanity
12 Articles
Egyptian Gods
The pantheon of deities responsible for maintaining cosmic order in ancient Egypt
14 Articles
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Classic Texts
Metamorphoses
By OvidProse Edda
By Snorri Sturluson- Greek Poem
Odyssey
The Odyssey is a Greek epic poem by Homer, composed in the 8th century BCE, recounting the voyages of its hero Odysseus as he returns home from the Trojan War.
By Homer Iliad
Set during the final weeks of the Trojan War, Homer’s classic Greek masterpiece, the Iliad, narrates the events and battles leading up to the fall of Troy.
By HomerAeneid
By Virgil
