Greek mythology

Greek mythology comprises the collected narratives of Greek gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines, originally created and spread within an oral-poetic tradition. Our surviving sources of mythology are literary reworkings of this oral tradition, supplemented by interpretations of iconic imagery, sometimes modern ones, sometimes ancient ones, as myth was a means for later Greeks themselves to throw light on cult practices and traditions that were no longer explicable. The historian must sometimes deduce from hints in imagery, such as in vase paintings, and offhand references the recognition of mythic themes tacitly expressed in cult practice.

External links

• A Guide to Greek Gods, Spirits and Monsters a guide to the Ancient Greek Pantheon of Gods (Theoi), Spirits (Daimones) and Monsters (Theres) from various classical texts and illustrations from ancient greek vase painting.
• Timeless Myths provides information and tales from classical literature.
• Greek Mythology provides a complete overview of Greek myths.
• Perseus Digital Library contains full-text documents of classical sources and modern commentaries on Greek, Roman, and Modern literature, philosophy and history. It has also images of ancient objects.
• The Androphile Library Greek mythology section presents brief renditions of the Greek myths of male love.
• Greek Mythology Link