Great Greek Myths

Zeus's story of incredible conquest of power, dating back to time immemorial, when the world began.

Zeus' first wife was Metis, his second, who was known as his wife on Olympus, was the jealous Hera, and his third was Themis, the goddess of justice.

Although Zeus and Prometheus both share a shrewd and cunning nature, they clash fiercely; Prometheus wants to be of help to mankind and manages to convince Zeus to allow the use of fire.

Hades reigns over the people of the shadows and over the grimacing creatures that surround him.

Athena was the protector of heroes, the state and mankind, to whom she passed on many inventions.

Apollo and his twin sister, Artemis, are born under threats from the goddess Hera. Zeus' wife. Hera never forgives the twins' mother - the nymph Leto - for her union with the king of Mount Olympus, and she forces Leto into exile.