Olympus Archives

Journey Through Greek Mythology

From the heights of Olympus to the depths of the Underworld, explore the gods, heroes, and legends of ancient Greece.

The Olympian Pantheon

Zeus

King of Gods

God of the sky, lightning, thunder, law, order, and justice.

Hera

Queen of Gods

Goddess of marriage, women, childbirth, and family.

Poseidon

God of the Sea

God of the sea, earthquakes, storms, and horses.

Athena

Goddess of Wisdom

Goddess of wisdom, warfare, strategy, and crafts.

Featured Myths & Stories

The Creation of the Cosmos

Creation Myth Primordial Deities

From Chaos emerged Gaia (Earth), Tartarus (the Underworld), Eros (Love), Erebus (Darkness), and Nyx (Night). Gaia then gave birth to Uranus (Sky), who became her consort and fathered the Titans.

15 min read

The Trojan War

Epic Conflict Heroes & Gods

The decade-long war waged by the Greeks against the city of Troy, sparked by the abduction of Helen. Featuring heroes like Achilles, Hector, and Odysseus, with gods taking sides and intervening in human affairs.

45 min read

Persephone & the Seasons

Origin Myth Underworld

The story of how Hades abducted Persephone to be his queen, and how her mother Demeter's grief created winter. The compromise that led to the cycle of seasons as Persephone divides her time between the underworld and earth.

20 min read

Heracles' Twelve Labors

Heroic Feats Redemption

The twelve seemingly impossible tasks assigned to Heracles (Hercules) as penance for killing his family in a fit of madness. From slaying the Nemean Lion to capturing Cerberus, these labors made him Greece's greatest hero.

60 min read

Divine Genealogy

The Olympian Family Tree

Chaos
Gaia
Earth
Uranus
Sky
Cronus
Rhea
Oceanus
Hyperion
Themis
Zeus
Hera
Poseidon
Demeter
Hades
Hestia
Athena
Apollo
Artemis
Ares
Aphrodite
Hephaestus
Hermes
Dionysus

Explore Relationships

Click on any deity to see their connections and stories

Dive Deeper

Heroes & Mortals

Explore the legendary heroes of Greek mythology, their quests, and their interactions with the gods.

Mythical Creatures

Discover the fantastical beasts and monsters that populate Greek myths and challenge heroes.

Sacred Places

Journey through the mythical locations that form the backdrop of these ancient stories.

Mythological Timeline

Primordial Age

The emergence of the first gods from Chaos

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Titanomachy

The great war between Titans and Olympians

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Age of Gods

Olympians establish their rule over cosmos

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Age of Heroes

Great heroes perform legendary deeds

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