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'''Greek mythology''' is a collection of the religion and stories of the ancient [[Greeks]].  Many of these Greek beliefs have been preserved and passed down to us today.  As was common in that time period in Europe and the Middle East (with the exception of [[Judaism]]) the concept of gods was usually as part of a pantheon that were basically more powerful forms of humans complete with petty rivalries and human frailties.  They were worshipped just as much out of fear as out of reverence.

'''Greek mythology''' is a collection of the religion and stories of the ancient [[Greeks]].  Many of these Greek beliefs have been preserved and passed down to us today.  As was common in that time period in Europe and the Middle East (with the exception of [[Judaism]]) the concept of gods was usually as part of a pantheon that were basically more powerful forms of humans complete with petty rivalries and human frailties.  They were worshiped just as much out of fear as out of reverence.

Stories also abounded of heroes and fantastical beasts.  The most courageous acts of courage were from humans, or at least those who were half human.  The concept of intermarriage or mating between gods and man caused many demi-gods who would then go on and continue to mate with humans themselves.  Many parts of ancient Greece claimed some connection with godhood as did much of the world (again, except for Judaism).

Stories also abounded of heroes and fantastical beasts.  The most courageous acts of courage were from humans, or at least those who were half human.  The concept of intermarriage or mating between gods and man caused many demi-gods who would then go on and continue to mate with humans themselves.  Many parts of ancient Greece claimed some connection with godhood as did much of the world (again, except for Judaism).

==Important Figures in Greek Mythology==

==Important Figures in Greek Mythology==

The '''Achaeans''' was a collective name for the ancient [[Greeks]] and their allies who fought against the [[Troy|Trojans]] during the [[Trojan War]].  

The '''Achaeans''' was a collective name for the ancient [[Greeks]] and their allies who fought against the [[Troy|Trojans]] during the [[Trojan War]].  

'''Argissa''' was a city in [[Thessaly]], in the kingdom of [[Polypoetes]].  

'''Argissa''' was a city in [[Thessaly]], in the kingdom of [[Polypoetes]].  

'''Argos''' was a [[city-state]] in [[ancient Greece]], largely eclipsed by [[Sparta]] in prominence and importance. Argos played a role in the mythology of the [[Trojan War]] at which time it was said to be ruled by [[Diomedes]]. "Argos" could also refer to the entire Argolid, which was the kingdom of [[Agamemnon]]. As Agamemnon was the commander of the entire Greek force, "Argos" also could refer very generally to all of allied Greece during the Trojan War. The kingdom of [[Achilles]] was sometimes refered to as "Pelasgian Argos".   

'''Argos''' was a [[city-state]] in [[ancient Greece]], largely eclipsed by [[Sparta]] in prominence and importance. Argos played a role in the mythology of the [[Trojan War]] at which time it was said to be ruled by [[Diomedes]]. "Argos" could also refer to the entire Argolid, which was the kingdom of [[Agamemnon]]. As Agamemnon was the commander of the entire Greek force, "Argos" also could refer very generally to all of allied Greece during the Trojan War. The kingdom of [[Achilles]] was sometimes referred to as "Pelasgian Argos".   

'''Bellerophon''' was the hero of [[Greek mythology]] who tamed and rode the flying horse [[Pegasus]] during his victory over the three-headed monster Chimera.  

'''Bellerophon''' was the hero of [[Greek mythology]] who tamed and rode the flying horse [[Pegasus]] during his victory over the three-headed monster Chimera.  

*[http://www.greekmythology.com Greek Mythology]  

*[http://www.greekmythology.com Greek Mythology]  

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