Greek and Roman Mythology: Movies and Stories
From the differences between mythology movies and their originals to the choices of gods and heroes, the Trojan War, and the Iliad and the Odyssey, organized so you can read through it all in sequence.
Gods & Characters
Athena in Myth | The Odyssey's Athena: Her Relationship with Zeus and Odysseus ExplainedGreek and Roman Mythology God Names | Twelve Olympians: Roles, Symbols, and Family RelationshipsPoseidon Myth | Odysseus, the Cyclops Polyphemus, and the Sea God's Grudge ExplainedGreek and Roman Mythology Family Tree | Genealogy of the Gods, Zeus's Family, Trojan War Characters ExplainedHera in Greek and Roman Mythology | Goddess of Marriage, Zeus's Family, and Her Role in the Trojan WarZeus in Greek and Roman Mythology: From Son of Cronus to the Moment He Watched Sarpedon DieThe Myth of Artemis | The Goddess of Hunting and Her Ties to Apollo and IphigeniaThe Myth of Hermes | From Stealing Cattle on the Day He Was Born to Helping Odysseus TwiceAphrodite in Greek and Roman Mythology | The Goddess of Love, Venus, and the Paris–Helen Story ExplainedHades in Greek and Roman Mythology | Family Ties of the God of the Underworld, Persephone, and DemeterApollo in Greek and Roman Mythology | Delphi Oracle, Artemis, and Cassandra Relationships ExplainedAres in Greek and Roman Mythology | From the War God Mars to the Moment He Fell to Athena's SpearGaia in Greek and Roman Mythology | The Earth Goddess, Uranus, Cronus, and the Order of the Gods' BirthsThe Myth of Dionysus | God of Wine, Son of Zeus and SemelePersephone in Greek and Roman Mythology | Hades, Demeter, the Pomegranate, and the Seasons ExplainedHestia in Greek and Roman Mythology | Goddess of the Hearth: Role, Family, and the Twelve Olympians ExplainedThe Myth of Demeter | From Persephone's Disappearance to the Birth of the SeasonsThe Myth of Prometheus | From His Clash with Zeus to the Punishment of FirePandora in Greek and Roman Mythology | Meaning and Origin of Pandora's Box, Hope, and Her Relationship with PrometheusGreek Gods vs Roman God Names | Zeus–Jupiter, Aphrodite–Venus Comparison TableCronus in Greek and Roman Mythology | Zeus's Father, Gaia, and the Titan God's Lineage ExplainedHephaestus in Greek and Roman Mythology | The God of the Forge and His Relations with Aphrodite and Ares
Trojan War
The Trojan War Explained: Causes, Key Figures, and How It EndedTroy Movie Info | Original Plot, Characters, and CastThe Myth of Agamemnon | The Odyssey: Agamemnon's Relationships with Achilles and Helen, His Death and Ending ExplainedThe Myth of Helen | The Odyssey, Troy, Helen, Paris, Menelaus — Relationships and Ending ExplainedThe Myth of Achilles | Iliad Story: Achilles, Hector, Patroclus, His Weakness, and His Death ExplainedIliad Plot and Ending Explained | Year 10 of the Trojan War, from Achilles' Rage to Hector's FuneralThe Myth of Hector | Troy's Hector, Achilles, His Wife, Death, and Ending ExplainedTrojan Horse Meaning and Origin | The Odyssey, the Trojan Horse, Odysseus, Sinon, and the Fall of Troy ExplainedWas the Trojan Horse Real? Literary Sources vs. Archaeological EvidenceTroy Cast and Characters | Achilles, Hector, Helen, Odysseus RolesTroy Saga Reading Order | Comparing the Iliad and Odyssey Originals of the Trojan WarWatch Troy on OTT | Is the Movie Troy Available on Netflix?Troy Location Ruins | Check the Map of the Troy Archaeological Site in TürkiyeTroy: Fall of a City | Cast, Plot, Ending, and Season 2 StatusWas the Trojan War Real? | Archaeological Evidence at Hisarlık vs. the MythThe Myth of Menelaus | Helen's Husband, Agamemnon's Brother, and the Trojan War ExplainedThe Myth of Paris | The Judgment of Paris, the Golden Apple, Helen, and the Cause of the Trojan WarThe Myth of Cassandra | Troy Prophecies, Apollo, Agamemnon, and Her Fate ExplainedThe Myth of Clytemnestra | Agamemnon's Wife, Iphigenia, and Orestes ExplainedTroy Director's Cut Differences | Theatrical Runtime and Added Scenes ComparedThe Myth of Patroclus | The Day He Wore Achilles' Armor and His DeathThe Myth of Iphigenia | Agamemnon's Daughter, Artemis, and the Trojan War DepartureTroy Plot and Ending | Achilles, Hector's Death, and Differences from the IliadTroy Movie Review & Ratings | Original Iliad Comparison Viewing PointsTroy Filming Locations | Movie Sets vs. the Real Troy Site
The Odyssey
The Odyssey Myth Summary | Odysseus's Homecoming After the Trojan War and the Ending with Penelope and His SonThe Odyssey Summary: Odysseus's Ten Years at War and Ten Years HomeThe Myth of the Sirens | The Song-Luring Beings, How Odysseus Survived, and the Meaning of Their NameThe Myth of Calypso | Odysseus Trapped on Ogygia, and the Journey Home Opened by the Gods' CommandThe Myth of Circe | Circe and Odysseus in The Odyssey — The Story of the Witch's IslandThe Cyclops Myth | Odysseus, Polyphemus, and Poseidon ExplainedThe Myth of Telemachus | Odysseus's Son, His Relationship with Penelope, and Characters in The OdysseyThe Myth of Penelope | Odysseus's Wife, Son Telemachus, the Suitors, the Bed, and the Ending ExplainedWas Odysseus a Real Person? | The Odyssey Myth vs. Historical EvidenceOdysseus' Bow Trial Ending Explained | From Antinous' Death to Penelope's Bed TestMap of Odysseus' Journey | Check the Order of the Cyclops, Circe, Sirens, Calypso, and Ithaca AdventuresThe Myth of Antinous | The Death and Fate of Odysseus's and Penelope's Suitor, ExplainedThe Death of Odysseus | Telegonus, the Telegony, and the Story After the OdysseyThe Myth of Telegonus | The Telegony, Son of Odysseus and Circe, and the Tradition of His DeathThe Myth of Scylla | The Price of Six Men Circe ForetoldThe Myth of Charybdis | From Circe's Warning to Meeting the Whirlpool AgainThe Myth of Eumaeus | The Swineherd Who Never Recognized His Master in Disguise, Yet Stayed by His Side to the EndThe Myth of Nausicaa | Odysseus and the Phaeacian Princess Who Helped Him Return HomeThe Myth of Aeolus | From the Moment the Wind Bag Was Opened to the Second RefusalIthaca Location: Odysseus' Homeland | Greek Island of Ithaca, Myth Journey, Travel Map GuideThe Myth of Tiresias | Odysseus's Underworld Prophecy and Homeward Journey Explained
Movies & Books
The Odyssey Movie Viewing Guide | Original Characters, Ending, and What to Read NextThe Odyssey Cast and Characters | Odysseus, Helen, Agamemnon, Penelope, Telemachus Actors and Relationship GuideThe Odyssey Review: Ratings, Audience Reactions, Original Comparison & Film Interpretation PointsDoes The Odyssey Have a Post-Credits Scene? | Mid & Post Credits Count to Check Before WatchingGreek and Roman Mythology Story Summaries | God Names, Character Relationship Charts, the Trojan War, Odysseus, and Reading OrderThe Odyssey IMAX Differences | IMAX vs 4DX vs Standard: Aspect Ratio, Screens, and Seat Selection ComparedOdyssey Meaning | Odysseus vs Odyssey vs The Odyssey: Name Differences ExplainedGreek and Roman Mythology Comic Book Box Set Recommendations | Comparing Series, Volumes, and Publishers for Elementary KidsThe Odyssey Movie Plot | Odysseus' Return from the Trojan War and Ending, with Spoilers SeparatedHong Eun-young's Greek and Roman Mythology | Checking Volumes of Old and New Editions of the Comic Greek and Roman Mythology AuthorOdyssey Book Recommendations | Comparing Cheon Byeong-hee and Kim Gi-yeong Full Translations vs. Beginner EditionsIliad vs Odyssey Difference | Plot and Reading Order ComparisonThe Odyssey Ending Explained | Final Scenes, Penelope's Bed, the Bow, and Comparison with the OriginalGreek and Roman Mythology Book Recommendations | Comparing Reading Difficulty of Hamilton, Lee Yun-gi, and Schwab for Adult BeginnersThe Odyssey Movie vs Original: Differences Between Homer's Odyssey — Plot, Characters, Ending ComparisonBackground Knowledge Before Watching The Odyssey | Trojan War, Greek and Roman Mythology Character Map, and Reading Order of the OriginalThe Odyssey Age Rating | Parental Guidance for Elementary School Children and Violent Scenes ExplainedAulbook Greek and Roman Mythology The Odyssey Special Edition | Volume Composition and Overlap CheckReading Order for Greek and Roman Mythology | Choosing Introductory Books for the Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Stories of the GodsThe Odyssey Showtimes & Tickets | Check IMAX 4DX Theater TimetablesThe Odyssey Trailer Director | Official Video Production Info for Christopher Nolan's FilmThe Odyssey Box Office | Check Cumulative and Daily AdmissionsOdyssey Famous Quotes | Five Scenes with Odysseus, Athena, and Achilles from the Original TextWas Homer a Real Person? The Iliad and Odyssey Author, ExplainedThe Odyssey Runtime | Total Viewing Time Including End CreditsGreek Mythology Travel in Athens | Acropolis, Athena Sites Location, and Choosing a TourAthena vs Athens | Telling Apart the Goddess in The Odyssey and the Greek City NameThe Odyssey OTT Streaming | Check Netflix Release Date and Official AvailabilityIliad Book Recommendations | Comparing Complete Iliad Translations and Odyssey SetsMy First Greek and Roman Mythology Volume 15: The Last Flames of Troy | Set Volumes and Reading OrderThe Odyssey Filming Locations | Movie Shooting Sites, Ithaca, Myth Journey Map ComparisonWhere to Rewatch Greek and Roman Mythology Anime and Webtoons | Official SourcesGreek and Roman Mythology: Fact or Fiction? | How to Tell Myth, History, and Legend ApartHong Eun-young's Greek and Roman Mythology Used Prices | What to Check Before Buying the Out-of-Print Complete SetTemple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion | Location and Tours Near AthensVisiting Delphi: The Oracle, the Temple of Apollo, and the Archaeological Site