Argus Panoptes.

Argus (Argos) Panoptes (Ἄργος Πανόπτης) (Argus) was a many-eyed giant in Greek mythology. Also, he was known as "All-seeing Argos".

Arestor (Ἀρέστωρ) was the father of Argus.

Some of his eyes were asleep and some were open, so Argus could be a guard.

He was the guardian of Io (Ἰώ). Hera asked Argus about this.

Argus was killed by Hermes. Then Hera placed his eyes on the peacock's tail.

Ixion.

Ixion (Ἰξίων) (Ἰξίονος) was a king of the Lapiths (Λαπίθαι) (Λαπίθης) (Lapithai) in Greek myths and legends. His parents were Phlegyas (Φλεγύας) and Perimele (Περιμήλη). Also, Ixion was the ancestor of the centaurs (Κένταυρος) (kéntauros) (centaurus).

Dia (Δία) was his wife. They had children.

Ixion was dishonest. But Zeus granted him purification.

Ixion was in love with Hera (Ἥρα) (Hḗrā) (Ἥρη) (Hḗrē). But instead of her gods and goddesses gave him Nephela (Νεφέλη). 

Then Ixion told people about his relationship with the wife of Zeus.

At the end Ixion was tied to a spinning wheel and sent to the underworld (Tartarus).

There are many pieces of art about this story.

Hebe.

Hebe (Ἥβη) was a goddess of youth, prime of life, and old age in Ancient Greece. Her parents were Zeus and Hera (Ἥρα) (Hḗrē).

Ares (Ἄρης) (Árēs), Hephaestus (Ἥφαιστος,) (Hḗphaistos), and Eileithyia (Ἐλευθώ) (Eleuthō) were Hebe's siblings.

Her symbols were: wine-cup, eagle, and wings.

Heracles (Ἡρακλῆς) (Hercules) was Hebe's consort. They had two children named Anicetus (Ἀνίκητος) (Aníkētos) and Alexiares (Ἀλεξιάρης) (Alexiárēs).

Hebe was Aphrodite's (Ἀφροδίτη) assistant. She accompanied the goddess.

Also, Hebe gave youth to Iolaus (Ἰόλαος) (Iólaos).

Iliad.

The Iliad (Ἰλιάς ) (Iliás) is an epic poem written by Homer. This literary work describes many different events from Greek myths and legends. Also, there are gods, goddesses, and characters.

The Trojan War is described in the Iliad. Helen of Troy, Paris, Peleus, Eris, Aphrodite, Hera, Athena, Achilles, and many other gods, goddesses are characters of the Iliad.

This poem is important for history and mythology.

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Aloadae.

Aloadae or Aloads (Ἀλωάδαι) (Aloadai) were twin brothers in Greek myths and legends. Their names were Otus (Otos) (Ὦτος) and Ephialtes (Ἐφιάλτης). Poseidon or Aloeus (Αλωέας) was Aloadae father; Iphimedeia (Ἰφιμέδεια) was their mother.

Otus (Otos) and Ephialtes were giants.

The Aloadae visited different places, including Mount Olympus.

Otus (Otos) and Ephialtes met other gods and goddesses, such as: Ares, Artemis, Hera, and etc.

There are stories in Greek mythology about these characters.

Riddle of the Sphinx.

The creature Sphinx (Σφίγξ) guarded Thebes (Θῆβαι), the Greek city. Typhon (Τυφῶν) and Chimera (Χίμαιρα) were her parents. Hera (Ἥρα) or Ares (Ἄρης) sent her in this place. The Sphinx had her own riddle. It sounds like this:

"Which creature has one voice and yet becomes four-footed and two-footed and three-footed?"

She killed who couldn't answer this question.

Oedipus (Οἰδίπους) solved the riddle of Sphinx.

"Person-who crawls on all fours as a baby, then walks on two feet as an adult, and then uses a walking stick during old age," he answered.

Afterwards, the creature killed herself.

Later Oedipus became the king of Thebes.

This riddle is popular in culture and art.

Judgement of Paris.

 Paris (Πάρις) or Alexander (Ἀλέξανδρος) was the son of Priam (Πρίαμος,) and Hecuba (Ἑκάβη). His parents were King and Queen of Troy.

During the wedding of Peleus and Thetis, Eris, the goddess of discord, threw the golden apple, also known as an apple of discord.

Hera, Aphrodite, and Athena had a dispute. The apple had an inscription "To the most beautiful." Each of them wanted to have this title.

The goddesses went to Zeus. He gave the golden apple to Hermes. They went to Paris.

Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera made different promises to Paris. Athena promised him victories in wars, glory, and wisdom. Hera promised to make Paris king of Europe and Asia. Aphrodite promised him love of the beautiful Helen. So, Paris gave an apple of discord to Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty.

Helen of Troy was later kidnapped. So, the Trojan War started.

There are many different paintings and statues about this myth.

Argonauts.

 The Argonauts (Ἀργοναῦται,) were heroes in Greek legends. Some of them were children of Titans (Τιτᾶνες). They went with Jason for the Golden Fleece. The Argonauts and Jason found it. This happened before the Trojan War.

Athena helped them build their ship 'Argo'. Later Jason and the Argonauts sailed to search for the Golden Fleece. Among them were: Heracles (Ἡρακλῆς,), Orpheus, Peleus, Telamon, and etc.

They met different gods and goddesses, such as: Ares (Ἄρης), Hera, and Medea (Μήδεια,). Jason married Medea.

The Argonauts had many different adventures.

In ancient Greece writers wrote myths and legends about them. There are paintings and statues of these heroes.

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Helen of Troy.

 Helen of Troy (Ἑλένη) or Helen of Sparta and beautiful Helen. She was the most beautiful woman in the world. Her parents were Zeus (Ζεύς) and Leda (Λήδα). 

When beautiful Helen was a child, she was kidnapped by Theseus (Θησεύς) and Pirithous (Πειρίθοος). Helen of Sparta was in the temple of Artemis during that time. But they took Helen of Troy to Athens.

She lived in Sparta. Her husband was Menelaus (Μενέλαος,). They had a daughter Hermione (Ἑρμιόνη).

Hera (Ἥρα), Athena (Ἀθῆναι), and Aphrodite (Ἀφροδίτη,) had a dispute. Helen of Sparta was abducted by Paris. The apple of discord was the reason for this. 

During Judgment of Paris gave this golden apple of discord to Aphrodite. She promised to reward Paris with the woman he loves. He abducted beautiful Helen. 

Later the Trojan War started.

There are many paintings and statues about Helen of Troy.

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Apple of Discord.

 Apple of Discord is also known as Golden Apple of Discord (μῆλον τῆς Ἔριδος). It created a dispute between three goddesses.

Eris wasn't invited to the wedding of Peleus and Thetis. She became angry.

So, she decided to give them the Apple of Discord. Eris wanted to make the goddesses quarrel. 

Athena, Aphrodite, and Hera saw the Golden Apple of Discord. It was written "to the most beautiful" (τῇ καλλίστῃ). The goddesses began to argue about it.

Paris judged Athena, Aphrodite, and Hera. He gave the Apple of Discord. She helped him steal Helen of Troy. Later the Trojan War started.

This legend became famous in Ancient Greece. Also, the phrase "apple of discord" means that small quarrels can turn into big conflicts.

Eris.

Eris (Ἔριδα) was a goddess of discord and strife in Ancient Greece. Her parents were Zeus and Nyx or Erebus and Hera. Also, she had many siblings among other gods and goddesses. Aphrodite, Hermes, Ares, Athena, Heracles, and ect. were all her relatives.

Eris had her own symbol. She was known for her Golden Apple of Discord. Eris gave her symbol during Peleus and Thetis wedding. So, Athena, Aphrodite, and Hera became angry. After this event the Trojan War started.

Eris had several children.

There are many paintings and statues of this goddess.

Cronus.

Cronus was a Titan in Greek mythology. His parents were Uranus and Gaia. He was the god of harvest and time.

God's symbols were harpe, grain, stickle, and snake. Cronus had children: Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, Hestia, Demeter, ect. His wife was Rhea. Also, he had siblings.

There are many different legends and myths about this god. Artists drew paintings, sculptors created statues of Cronus.

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Hestia.

Hestia was a goddess of family and home in Ancient Greece. Her symbols were hearth and its fire.

Goddess's parents were Cronus and Rhea. Also, Hestia had several siblings, including: Zeus and Hera.

People built temples for this goddess. There are many myths and legends about Hestia. She has her own atttributes.

Hera.

Hera was a goddess of marriage and family in Ancient Greece. Her parents were Cronus and Rhea. The goddess had several siblings such as: Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hestia, Demeter, and Chiron.

Hera's symbols were: peacock feather, lily, cow, lion, diadem, pomegranate.

Myths and legends were told about the goddess and her children. There are many paintings and statues about goddess Hera.

Rhea.

Rhea was a goddess in greek mythology. Her parents were Uranus and Gaia. Rhea had relationships with Titans and Cyclops.

Goddess's husband was Cronus. Rhea was a mother of Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, and Hera.

Also, she had her own symbols, such as: lion, crown, silver fir, and chariot. There are many paintings and statues of this goddess.

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Hephaestus.

Hephaestus was the son of Zeus and Hera. He was a god of fire. Hephaestus created buildings on the Mount Olympus.

The god of fire had his own symbols such as: hammer, tongs, and anvil because he was a blacksmith. Since early childhood Hephaestus liked his work.

He was adopted by Thesis. When god of fire became adult he saved his mother Hera. Also, Hephaestus married Aphrodite and they had several children.

There are many myths, legends, paintings, and sculptures about this god.

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Slay the nine-headed Lernaean Hydra.

Hera raised the Lernaean Hydra because she wanted to kill Heracles. But could slay this monster.

Hydra had nine heads, just one of them was dead.

Iolans, Heracles's nephew helped him with his work. It was very hard. Monster had poison fumes.

Heracles cut the head with golden sword. So, Heracles made his second Labor.