10 Great Heroes of Greek Mythology

10 Great Heroes of Greek Mythology

This article is about 10 great Greek gods and demigods whose are visualised as heroes and saviour. So here is our list of 10 great heroes of Greek mythology.

Heracles

Heracles

Son of Zeus, the God of the Sky and ruler of all other gods, Heracles (alias Hercules) is perhaps the most beloved and popular Greek Hero.

Atlas

Atlas

Atlas punished to hold the sky on his shoulders as a punishment for life time (eternity) after Titanomachy.

Achilles

Achilles

This Greek hero is invincible, except for one heel, because his mother dipped him as an infant into the healing river Styx.

Jason

Jason

This hero earned his name due to his supreme quest in search of the Golden Fleece. Jason’s kingdom was stolen by his uncle, Pelias.

Odysseus

Odysseus

The king of Ithaka was immortalized in great poet Homer’s epic poem ‘The Odyssey’, and for good reason.

Prometheus

Prometheus

In the ancient war between the Titans and the Olympians, the Olympians defeated the Titans.

Aeneas

Aeneas

A great warrior during the Trojan war, Aeneas was one of the only people to survive when the Greeks defeated the Trojans.

Bellerophon

Bellerophon

He is considered one of the most majestic and strong heroes of Ancient Greece and a regular slayer of monsters and demons.

Orpheus

Orpheus

Orpheus is not only a gifted warrior of Greece but also one of its most talented artists. Popular for his knack with the lute, Orpheus is a musician of the highest order.

Perseus

Perseus

Perseus is the hero who slayed the Gordon Medusa, who has snakes for her hair. He is also the founder of the legendary city Mycenae, and a great warrior king in his own right.

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