Who are the figures in Greek mythology?
Q: Who are the figures in Greek mythology?
A: The figures in Greek mythology include gods (deities), spirits, giants, heroes, kings, Amazons and other people.
Q: What does it mean to be immortal?
A: Being immortal means that a figure lives forever.
Q: Who were the oldest writers of Greek mythology?
A: The oldest writers of Greek mythology were Homer and Hesiod.
Q: Why did the Greeks create images of their deities?
A: The Greeks created images of their deities for many reasons such as to decorate temples with statues or relief scenes depicting myths which were also often painted on pottery and minted on coins.
Q: How is Roman mythology different from Greek mythology?
A: Roman mythology includes many of the same figures as Greek mythology but uses different names such as calling Zeus by the name of Jupiter and Aphrodite by the name of Venus. This is called Venetian creole language or Venetian band.
Q: Does this list include creatures?
A: No, this list does not include creatures.
