Greek mythology

Greek mythology was the mythology of a pre-Christian pagan religion of the people of Greece.
== Mythology ==
=== Gods ===
Among the gods worshipped by the ancient Greeks were Zeus, Kronos, Artemis, Hephaestus, Poseidon, Eros, (PROSE: Deadly Reunion) Zephyrus, (COMIC: The Crimson Hand) Phorcys, and Ceto. (TV: Eye of the Gorgon)
=== Heroes ===
The Greek myths were known for its heroes, such as Hercules, Theseus, Icarus, (AUDIO: The Foe from the Future) Philoctetes, (TV: Greeks Bearing Gifts) Castor and Pollux, (PROSE: Deadly Reunion) and Perseus. (TV: Eye of the Gorgon)
=== Monsters ===
The Greek myths were also known for its monsters, such as the Gorgons Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa, (TV: Eye of the Gorgon) Cerberus, Cyclops, and the Minotaur. (PROSE: Mythical Monsters)
=== Afterlife ===
In the Greek myths, the afterlife involved crossing the River Styx in order to enter the Elysian Fields. (PROSE: Katarina in the Underworld)
=== Stories ===
One Greek myth told how man learned to use fire after Prometheus stole it from heaven and gave it to them. (COMIC: The Life Bringer!)
=== Cultural references ===
Greek mythology inspired the names of stars and constellations visible from Earth, such as Pegasus, Andromeda, Orion, Castor and Pollux. (PROSE: Byzantium!)
== As alien lifeforms ==
The First Doctor encountered the Latter-Day Pantheon, who claimed to have manifested as the Gods of Greece, Rome, and Scandinavia. (PROSE: Salvation)
The Third Doctor encountered Immortals who had forgotten their origins. (PROSE: Deadly Reunion)
The Fourth Doctor encountered Olympians on the planet Olympus. (COMIC: The Life Bringer!)
== Behind the scenes ==
* The stories in Short Trips: The Muses were inspired by of Greek mythology.
Category:Religion from the real world
Category:Myths and legends from the real world
Category:Greece