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The most renowned hero of all, in Greek mythology, is Hercules (Roman name), or Heracles (Greek name for Hercules). Here are a few others that stood out:
1.) Bellerophon, the slayer of the Chimaera.
2.) Perseus, vanquisher of the infamous Medusa.
3.) Odysseus, King of Ithaca and victor of the Trojan War.
4.) Prometheus, bringer of fire to mankind; against Zeus' approval.
5.) Theseus, the brawling victor against the Minotaur and King of Athens.
- Perseus- basically the only hero with a 'happy' ending. He was famous for decapitating the Gorgon Medusa.
- Theseus- famous for killing the Minotaur.
- Bellerophon- killed the Chimera (with the help of Pegasus)
- Jason- was famous for the quest for the Golden Fleece
- Heracles- was known for being very strong and completed 12 labors.
- Achilles- a Greek hero in the Trojan war.
- Ajax- a Greek hero, he fought in the Trojan war
- Odysseus
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Who is the main hero in mythology?
There are many main heros in the greek mythology but not one is the main heros
In greek mythology who chase nymphs?
Most of the male gods and some heros
Are greek gods angles?
no in greek mythology there is no angles heros but no angles
What are mythology people?
"Mythology" people are usually people involved with myths. They might be greek heros or gods or goddesses. it might depend on what type of mythology. If greek, it usually has something to do wit heros. hoped it helped! 8)
When did The Fates exist in Greek Mythology?
They controlled the heros (sons or daughters of gods) fate. They are immortal and lived tho everything.
What Greek mythology characters die?
The only Greek mythology characters that die are the heros (example: Hercules, Oddyseus, Perseus, Theseus, Achilles, etc...). None of the Gods/Goddesses or Titans die because they are immortal.
Where do heros go in greek mytholagy?
In Greek and roman Mythology heroes went everywhere in Greece.
What was pegasus's importance to Greek mythology?
Well, he helped the heros Perseus and Bellerophon. As well as taking up Zeus' lighting bolts up to him.
What is Elysium in ancient Greek myths?
It is the place where heros go when they die in Greek Mythology and they have the option of being reborn, also if they choose to stay in Elysium they have the best treatment the equivalent of heaven.
What were some Greek mythology art?
In Greek mythology, the nine what were the patron-goddesses of the arts.
Can you teach about greek mythology?
Yes, actually some colleges have courses on greek mythology.
What is Greek mytholoy?
Greek mythology is a system of myths that was built by the ancient Greeks to explain the system of the world. In it there are many gods, titans and mortal heros that help to explain why certain events take place. Greek mythology was somewhat of a religion in ancient times, but is now studied and revered for the extreme complication of the system. Many modern things are still closely related to greek mythology.
