ALL the most important GREEK mythology characters [Summary]

The Greek mythology It is a set of stories and legends that forge a huge belief that thousands of people followed for centuries, being the main beliefs of Ancient Greece. The huge number of Greek myths make this mythology have a huge variety of characters of different types, both mortals as something else and, to know these stories in depth, in this lesson of a Teacher we must talk about the greek mythology characters.

The greek heroes They are one of the main characters in the ancient greek myths. Were mortal people or demigods who performed great deeds in these stories, achieving heroic deeds that made them worthy of the term heroes. To know the characters of Greek mythology, we must talk about the Greek heroes of these stories.

Heracles

The son of Zeus and Alcmene is the best known and most important Greek hero in the history of mankind, possibly being the one who has been adapted the most times. He is one of the characters with the greatest presence in Greek myths, such as in his 12 works of him, or in his subsequent death and deification, although there are dozens of different myths about his adventure.

Perseus

Son of Zeus and Danae he is a Greek hero and demigod, known especially for the founding of Mycenae. Among his appearances in Greek myths we can talk about when he killed Medusa, a monster capable of turning stone with his eyes, or when he was able to save Andromeda from Cetus.

Theseus

Theseus is another character from Greek mythology. He has various attributes, sometimes being called mortal and other times being mentioned that he is a descendant of Poseidon. Among the main appearances of him in the myths we can find the foundation of Athens or his confrontation against the Minotaur.

Castor and Pollux

Children of Zeus and Leda, and Helen of Troy, being, therefore, some demigods. Both appear in some of the main Greek adventures, such as the journey with the Argonauts or the rescue of Helen from Troy. Always with a secondary role, but being participants in many of the main myths of all Greek beliefs.

Achilles

One of the most recognized heroes of all Greek mythology, especially for his intervention in the trojan war. Known especially for the story about his heel, as it was said that his only weakness was being attacked in it, and being an arrow to the heel ended his life.

Jason and the Argonauts

Jason and the Argonauts were characters in Greek mythology who made a great journey to find the Golden Fleece. In this adventure they faced numerous dangers such as the sirens, being considered one of the most famous and recognized events in Greek mythology.

Ulises

Ulysses or Odysseus is one of the protagonists in the Iliad and in the Odyssey. Occupying an important role in many myths, we must say that his most important journey was the one he made in the Odyssey to return home, although he had other important moments such as the Trojan War in which he participated and had a role relevant.

Hector

Prince of Troy and one of the protagonists of the Trojan War, being one of the main defenders of the wall of the city, this hero was finally killed by Achilles, being one of the most relevant moments of the Battle of Troy.

Within the characters of Greek mythology we cannot stop talking about the gods. Therefore, we must list some of the main Gods of Greek mythology, since they do not stop being a very important part of it, and in the same way protagonists of the events that happen in it. Next, we must talk about the most valuable gods of this mythology.

Zeus

Zeus is he supreme god of greek mythology, being considered the king of the Greek gods and occupying the throne of Mount Olympus. She appears in numerous Greek myths in many guises, be it harassing women, testing heroes, punishing those who commit sins against the gods or even at key moments in Greek mythology such as the fight against the Titans.

Hera

Sister and wife of Zeus and therefore, queen of olympus She is considered the goddess of marriage, fertility and women. As for her appearance in her myths, they usually focus on her jealousy and attacks against the women Zeus harassed, such as trying to kill the illegitimate children of her husband.

Poseidon

Poseidon he is another of the most prominent characters in Greek mythology. The god of the seas, horses and earthquakes, being the lord of the entire mass of water on the planet. When Zeus defeated the Titans and divided the world, Poseidon was the one who kept the seas and oceans, being his monarch from that moment. His appearance in myths usually focuses on his violent and moody character, sending floods, earthquakes or even monsters to those who dared to anger him.

Ares

The god of violent war, being considered one of the bloodiest gods of all. His appearances in Greek mythology usually take place in wars, but also in myths related to his relationship with Aphrodite.

athena

Athena is one of the Greek goddesses most prominent. Goddess of wisdom and war, although unlike Ares, he represents the most strategic and least violent war. Her myths usually focus on helping cities at war, or punishing female characters who have defiled elements of Athena and therefore should be punished.

Hephaestus

God of fire and blacksmiths, being the one who made the weapons of the gods and some of the heroes. His appearance in myths usually focuses on his role as a blacksmith, although he also appears in some related to his wife Aphrodite or his mother Hera.

Apollo

God of music, archery and medicine. Apollo appears in many myths and in very different ways, such as those in which he falls in love with nymphs or humans, in which she punishes humans, or those in which her actions to attack Zeus cause her to be punished for he.

Sagebrush

Artemis is another of the most relevant characters in Greek mythology. She goddess of hunting, animals and the Moon. Artemis does not usually appear too much in Greek myths, being the few in which we find her myths related to animals or women in trouble.

demeter

goddess of agriculture, the seasons, nature and fertility. The most important myths of Demeter are those about her daughter Persephone, known especially for her relationship with the king of the Underworld, Hades.

Aphrodite

Goddess of love, pleasure and beauty. As is normal for her attributions, the myths of Aphrodite are usually related to stories about love and beauty, like that of several Greek lovers or the Judgment of Paris, in which Aphrodite made Helena of Troy he fell in love with Paris, sparking the Trojan War.

Hades

God of the dead and king of the Underworld, since in the distribution of the world between the brothers he was the one who stayed with this part of the world. The myths in which he appears Hades They are usually focused on the visit of heroes or demigods to the Underworld, although it also has different myths such as his love affair with Persephone.

To continue this lesson on characters from Greek mythology, we must list important protagonists of these myths. They are neither heroes nor gods, but they have other roles just as relevant as these. Some of the main characters in Greek myths are the following:

• Helena of Troy: Daughter of Zeus, she was one of the causes of the Trojan War, since falling in love with Paris and being kidnapped by him, she started the war that would end Troy forever.
• jellyfish: A priestess of Athena who was raped by Poseidon in the temple of the goddess of wisdom. For this she was transformed into a monster, which with her gaze could turn into stone and whose hair was made up of snakes.
• Orpheus: Son of Apollo and therefore a virtuoso of music. It is said that she was the best at playing the harp, using this talent to make Eurydice fall in love, and also to save her from the Underworld later, as the harp was able to calm the dog Cerberus.
• hippolyta: She was the leader of the Amazon calls, being a group of warriors who lived separated from the rest. His appearance in the myths is often centered around interventions by the Amazons, such as when Heracles had to steal his belt.
• King Midas: This is another of the most important characters in Greek mythology. A Greek monarch who is said to have been able to turn things into gold by touching them. His only appearance in Greek mythology is in his own myth, where his greed ends up killing him.
• Bellerophon: A man who believes himself to be a descendant of Poseidon. He was able to kill the dangerous chimera and tame the winged horse known as Pegasus.
• Labyrinth: A great inventor who appears in various myths with his creations. He was the inventor of the Labyrinth, where he was imprisoned by King Minos.
• Menelaus: King of Sparta and husband of Helen of Troy, being the main responsible for the start of the Trojan War and the end of this city. She is considered one of the great heroes of Spartan history for her enormous victory.
• cassandra: Princess of Troy who was sentenced to see the future but no one ever believed her. She was able to see the end of the city after the Trojan War, but no one believed her.