Classical mythology

Classical mythology is the body of stories about the gods, heroes, and legendary pasts of ancient Greece and Rome, transmitted through literature, ritual, and visual art.

Greek mythology: The myths of ancient Greece about gods, heroes, origins, and legendary events. It supplies many of the stories and figures later shared with Roman tradition.
Trojan War: The legendary Greek expedition against Troy, central to epic poetry and later myth. Its heroes and aftermath form one of the most extensive classical story cycles.
Homer: The traditionally named ancient Greek poet associated with the Iliad and the Odyssey. The Homeric epics became central sources for Greek heroic myth.
Ancient Greek religion: The practices and beliefs through which ancient Greek communities honored gods, heroes, and the dead. Myths intersected with worship, festivals, and local sacred traditions.
Roman mythology: The myths and religious traditions of ancient Rome, including stories about gods, founders, and civic origins. It adapts Greek narratives while also preserving distinct Roman legends and religious ideas.
Odyssey: An ancient Greek epic poem about Odysseus’s long journey home after the Trojan War. It gathers gods, monsters, and mortal choices into a defining voyage narrative.
Hesiod: An early Greek poet whose works include the Theogony and Works and Days. His poems organize divine genealogy and tell stories that Homeric epic does not.
Hero cult: A form of ancient Greek worship directed toward a dead hero believed to possess local power. It connects legendary heroes to ritual and the landscapes of living communities.
Twelve Olympians: The principal group of deities associated with Mount Olympus in Greek religion and mythology. Their rivalries and alliances drive many of the best-known mythic narratives.
Heracles: A Greek hero famed for extraordinary strength and a series of difficult labors. His adventures became a widely retold model of suffering, service, and heroic achievement.

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