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Gods & Myths is a free library of the world’s mythologies, written for curious readers rather than specialists. Each article explains who a god, hero or monster was, what the ancient sources say, and how that differs from the popular retellings. The library covers Greek, Norse and Egyptian mythology today, with 66 articles plus family trees, quizzes and god-vs-god comparisons, built on the texts listed on our sources page.

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Achilles in Greek Mythology: Wrath, Heel and Glory

Who was Achilles in Greek mythology? The son of Peleus and Thetis, the greatest Greek warrior at Troy, and why his famous heel is missing from the Iliad.

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Greek God of Death: Thanatos, Hades and the Underworld

Who is the Greek god of death? Thanatos is death itself, not Hades. Meet Hades, Persephone, Charon, Hermes, the Keres and the Fates, every power over the dead.

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Greek God of Love: Aphrodite, Eros and the Erotes

Who is the Greek god of love? Aphrodite is the goddess of love and Eros the god of desire, joined by Himeros, Pothos, Anteros, Peitho and Hera, goddess of marriage.

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Greek God of the Sea: Poseidon and the Older Sea Gods

Who is the Greek god of the sea? Poseidon rules it, but Pontus, Oceanus, Nereus, Proteus, Triton, Amphitrite and Thetis all belong to the waters too. Meet every one.

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Greek God of War: Ares, Athena and Their Companions

Who is the Greek god of war? Ares rules its violence, Athena its strategy, and Enyo, Eris, Nike, Phobos and Deimos ride with them. Every war deity in one place.

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Heracles in Greek Mythology: The Labors and the Legend

Who was Heracles in Greek mythology? Son of Zeus, hunted by Hera, he did the Twelve Labors, died on Mount Oeta and became a god. What the ancient sources say.

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