Greek Gods: Their Myths and
Symbols
Greek gods and their myths have inhabited the human imagination
and spirit for thousands of years. The Greek gods as portrayed in their stories represent
the eternally masculine qualities that form the patterns of the lives of contemporary
men.
- The Greek gods and goddesses now known as the Olympians were the first of the
ancient pagan deities to have distinctive personalities. Consequently, their myths
are fascinating and full of detail. Although they were deities, each had recognizable
"human" qualities.
Just as each of the Greek myths is different, each of the gods is
unique -- motivated by different values and priorities. Each of the gods has
strikingly different characteristics, both positive traits and potentially problematic
ones.
- The Greek myths remain relevant in modern times. The spiritual journey for men
inevitably involves a quest to claim and honor the archetypes that guide men's lives.
Learn to recognize the gods within,
for it is the spirit of the myths of the gods
that instructs us about the patterns
that we see repeated in our lives.
The Greek gods' stories are each presented in two versions. Select the
brief introduction if you'd like to browse or need help in deciding which god's story to
visit. Or go straight to the full version of his story and his symbols. Click on the
name of the god to be taken to his myths.
The links on this page will give you an opportunity to learn
more about these major Olympian deities. If you decide to go to the brief
introductions you can still travel from there (if you so choose) to the full version
that recounts many of the gods' legends and his symbols. Or you can choose to skip the
introduction and go straight to the stories of that god.
Enjoy the stories!
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