Religion and Greek Mythology
Greek mythology has had lasting impact on the western tradition. In addition to being an inspiration for sculpture, paintings, and literature, the sciences, especially astronomy, have adopted the names of the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology. What we call myth was part of Greek religion. There was no separation of church and state.
What Was Greek Religion?
Some basic information on the nature of the religion of the ancient Greeks and its connection with Greek mythology.
Some basic information on the nature of the religion of the ancient Greeks and its connection with Greek mythology.
Certain Factors in Athenian Religion
A chapter from A Day in Old Athens, by William Stearns Davis (1910) on the encompassing nature of religion in life in ancient Athens.
A chapter from A Day in Old Athens, by William Stearns Davis (1910) on the encompassing nature of religion in life in ancient Athens.
Mt. Lycaeon
Mt. Lycaeon was a mountain in Arcadia where sacred rites to Zeus Lycaeus were performed.
Mt. Lycaeon was a mountain in Arcadia where sacred rites to Zeus Lycaeus were performed.
Lycaea
Lycaea was an ancient Greek festival to honor Zeus.
Lycaea was an ancient Greek festival to honor Zeus.
Prytaneum
The Prytaneum was located in the center of ancient Greek cities.
The Prytaneum was located in the center of ancient Greek cities.
Altars
Altars were used in ancient religious sacrifices.
Altars were used in ancient religious sacrifices.
Greek Goddesses - Learn About the Greek Goddesses
These are the major goddesses of Greek mythology.
These are the major goddesses of Greek mythology.
Immortals From Greek Mythology
Supernatural beings, gods, goddesses, and other immortals from Greek mythology.
Supernatural beings, gods, goddesses, and other immortals from Greek mythology.
Arion
Arion was the name of the Greek who invented the dithyramb and who was rescued by a dolphin.
Arion was the name of the Greek who invented the dithyramb and who was rescued by a dolphin.
Cornucopia
The cornucopia comes to the American Thanksgiving table from Greek mythology.
The cornucopia comes to the American Thanksgiving table from Greek mythology.
Titans of Greek Mythology
The Titans of Greek mythology were the twelve children of Gaia and Uranus.
The Titans of Greek mythology were the twelve children of Gaia and Uranus.
Greek Gods and Goddesses
The major gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece were thought to live on Mt. Olympus; hence the name Olympian Gods. Here is a list with links to each of the major gods and goddesses.
The major gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece were thought to live on Mt. Olympus; hence the name Olympian Gods. Here is a list with links to each of the major gods and goddesses.