May 20, 2023 · Castor and Pollux (or Polydeuces)—collectively known as the Dioscuri—were divine twins from Sparta who took part in many heroic exploits. They became gods after their death.

Dec 8, 2022 · Helen of Troy, “the face that launched a thousand ships,” was a daughter of Zeus and Leda who was famous for her extraordinary beauty. When Helen left her Greek husband for a …

Oct 9, 2023 · Amycus, son of Poseidon and a nymph, was the king of the Bebrycians, a mythical race that lived in Anatolia. He challenged all strangers who visited his land to a boxing match, invariably …

Jul 13, 2023 · Hector was a prince and hero of Troy who defended his city during the Trojan War. In the end, he was slain by Achilles, the greatest of the Greek warriors.

Dec 8, 2022 · Ajax the Greater was a Greek hero who hailed from the island of Salamis. Renowned for his great size and strength, he was one of the most formidable of the Greeks who fought at Troy, …

May 15, 2023 · Oedipus, son of Laius and Jocasta, was a Theban hero and king, destined to unknowingly kill his father and marry his mother. He was also famous for defeating the Sphinx.

Yet two are wanting of the numerous train, Whom long my eyes have sought, but sought in vain: Castor and Pollux, first in martial force, One bold on foot, and one renown’d for horse. My brothers these; …

Jul 3, 2023 · Perseus, son of Zeus, was a Greek hero from Argos. He is best remembered for killing Medusa, rescuing Andromeda, and founding the city of Mycenae.

Jan 12, 2023 · Balius and Xanthus—offspring of the god Zephyrus and the Harpy Podarge—were immortal horses who belonged to the hero Achilles. Known for their incredible speed and spirited …

Jun 20, 2023 · The Greek heroes were a group of especially notable or superhuman mortals from myth. In Greek religion, they were often worshipped in “hero cult” after they died.