The ancient Greeks worshipped gods and goddesses that appeared human, but had superhuman powers and really cool outfits. The Greek gods had very human emotions including love, rage, greed, envy, and jealousy. Each god or goddess was responsible for a different group of elements or emotions. Different regions placed more emphasis on one god over the others, leading to diversity in religious practices - and eventually some great Halloween costumes. Belief in these mythological gods shaped Greek culture and provided answers to the questions of life, such as how the world was created and the reasons behind specific events.
- Aphrodite: Information about Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of love, beauty, and desire. Explains the differing stories of her birth and includes information about her husband and powers.
- Apollo: The account of Apollo's birth as the son of Zeus and Leto. Includes romantic entanglements and adventures.
- Ares: Why Ares, the God of war, is the most disliked of the Greek gods. Includes his genealogy, special powers, and attributes.
- Artemis: Tells of the birth of Artemis, Apollo's twin sister. Describes her life and powers as Goddess of the moon.
- Athena: Recounts the story of Athena, the Goddess of wisdom, war, and guardian of Athens, for which she is named.
- Demeter: The story of Demeter, the Goddess of the harvest, and her daughter Persephone is used as an explanation for the three months during the year when crops will not grow because of the winter season.
- Dionysus: The mythology behind Dionysus, the God of wine. Dionysus, the son of Zeus, is the only god to have a mortal parent.
- Hades: Describes how Hades came to be the God of the Underworld. Tells the story of his marriage to Persephone.
- Hephaistos: Explains the different views of how Hephaistos, the lame God of fire, was born, his abnormalities, and the treatment he suffered at the whims of his parents.
- Hera: Hera is the Goddess of marriage and birth and is the wife of Zeus. Recounts her actions when dealing with Zeus's infidelities.
- Hermes: Hermes, a son of Zeus is considered the Messenger of the gods. Includes an amusing story that sheds light on Hermes' personality.
- Hestia: Hestia was the Goddess of the hearth and family. Hestia is not a factor in Greek mythological tales. Her purpose is important, however.
- Persephone: Tells how Persephone became the Queen of the Underworld after being kidnapped from her mother, Demeter.
- Poseidon: The story of Poseidon, the God of the sea. Describes his personality and how he uses his powers when angered.
- Zeus: How Zeus became the King of all of the gods, how he ruled, and details his powers and attributes.