Doliones.

The Gegenees (Γηγενεής ) (Gēgeneēs) were giants with six arms in Greek mythology. The Doliones (Δολίονες) were the Gegenees. Cyzicus (Κύζικος) (Kúzikos) was their king.

Jason (Ἰάσων) (Iásōn) and the Argonauts (Ἀργοναῦται) (Argonaûtai) met with Cyzicus and the Doliones. It was during the quest for the Golden Fleece (Χρυσόμαλλον δέρας) (Khrysómallon déras).

There was a battle between them and Heracles (Ἡρακλῆς) (Hercules) saved the Argonauts.

Hesperides.

Hesperides (Ἑσπερίδες) were the nymphs of evening in Greek mythology.

There are different descriptions of these characters.

The eleventh labor of Heracles (Ἡρακλῆς) (Hercules) was one of legends. The son of Zeus went to the Garden of the Hesperides and took the golden apples.

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).

Oeneus.

Oeneus (Οἰνεύς) was a king of Calydon in Greek mythology. His parents were Porthaon (Πορθάων) and Euryte (Εὐρύτη). Also, Oeneus had several siblings. Althea (Ἀλθαία) was his wife. They had several offsprings.

Oeneus was very hospitable. He received Menelaus and Agamemnon. Oeneus met with Heracles and Alcmaeon (Ἀλκμαίων), too.

He was killed by sons of his brother Agrius (Ἄγριο).

Geryon.

Geryon (Γηρυών) was a giant in Greek mythology. His parents were Chrysaor (Χρυσάωρ) and Callirrhoe (Καλλιρρόη). Also, Geryon was the grandson of Medusa (Μέδουσα) and the nephew of Pegasus (Πήγασος).

Heracles (Ἡρακλῆς) killed Geryon during his tenth labor.

Giants.

The Giants or Gigantes (Γίγαντες) (Γίγας) were deities in Ancient Greece. Uranus was their father; Gaia was their mother.

Giants had relations with other characters, Hecatoncheires (Ἑκατόγχειρες,) and Titans.

The Gigantes participated in the Gagantomachy, the battle with the Olympian gods. Hercules and the Cyclops were in this battle, too.

There were many Giants.

Hesione.

Hesione (Ἡσιόνη) was a Trojan princess. She was a daughter of King Laomedon of Troy. Priam was Hesione's brother.

She was saved by Heracles from the sea monster. Heracles and Telamon (Τελαμών) killed this creature.

Hesione had two sons; Teucer (Τεῦκρος) and Trambelus (Τράμβηλος).

Icarus.

Icarus (Ἴκαρος) was a son of Daedalus and Naucrate in Greek myths and legends.

His father Daedalus created two pairs of wings. He used wax and feathers. Icarus and Daedalus flew together on these wings.

Daedalus asked his son not to fly too close to the sun and the sea. They flew in the sky.

But suddenly Icarus forgot about father's words. He flew very high and the sun melted the wax on his wings. So, Icarus fell into the sea and drowned.

His body was buried by Heracles. Icarus was buried in Icaria (Ικαρία). The sea where he drowned was named the Icarian Sea (Icarus, Icarium mare) (᾽Ίκαρος, ᾽Ικάριον πέλαγος). 

This myth became popular in different arts.

Tyndareus.

Tyndareus (Τυνδάρεος,) was a king of Sparta. His parents were Oebalus and Gorgophone. 

Spartan king married Leda, the Aetolian princess. Tyndareus was the father of Castror, Philinoe, Phoebe, Clytemnestra, and Timandra.

He met with other characters, gods, and goddesses, such as: Heracles, Aphrodite, Agamemnon, Menelaus, Helen of Troy, Odysseus, and etc.

Heracles.

 Heracles (Ἡρακλῆς) was a hero in Greek legends. His father was Zeus (Ζεύς,), his mother was Alcmene (Ἀλκμήνη). 

Heracles was born in Thebes (Θῆβαι). He performed 12 labors. Heracles met with monsters and creatures. His symbols were weapon club and lion skin.

There are many myths about this hero. When Heracles was a baby, he strangled snakes. Also, he was in the campaign of the Argonauts, freed Prometheus (Προμηθεύς,), and participated in the Trojan War.

Heracles had different relations with other gods and goddesses, such as: Perseus (Περσεύς), Eirene (Εἰρήνη,), Artemis (Ἄρτεμις), Eileithyia (Εἰλείθυια), Eurystheus (Εὐρυσθεύς,), and etc. 

Heracles had several wives and children.

After death he lived with gods.

Alcmene.

 Alcmene (Ἀλκμήνη) was the mother of Heracles (Ἡρακλῆς) in Greek legends. Her parents were Electryon (Ἠλεκτρύων) and Anaxo (Ἀναξώ). Also, she had relationships with other gods and goddesses.

Alcmene's husbands were: Amphitryon (Ἀμφιτρύωνος), Rhadamanthus (Ῥαδάμανθυς), and Zeus (Ζεύς). Her son Heracles did the Twelve Labours. He met with different creatures.

She had daughter Laonome (Λαονόμη) and son Iphicles (Ἰφικλῆς).

There are many myths about Alcmenne.

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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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Peleus.

Peleus (Πηλεύς) was a son of Aeacus and Endeïs in Greek mythology. Also, he was known as father of Achilles (Achilles' heel).

Peleus had relationships with other gods and goddesses. Including Zeus and Heracles. His brother was Telamon. Peleus was a hero and king of Phthia and the Myrmidons. He fought with his enemies.

He married Antigene first time. But she died.

Peleus married Thetis. There were many guests. Gods and goddesses had a feast. But goddess Eris wasn't invited on this wedding. She became evil.

During this event Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite had a dispute. The Apple of Discord made everyone quarrel. Eris gave them the Apple of Discord. Afterwards, goddesses had a Judgement of Paris. Later the Trojan War began.

There are many myths and legends about this hero. Artists created paintings.

Asclepius.

Asclepius (Ἀσκληπιός) was a god of medicine in ancient Greek myths and legends. His father was Apollo, his mother was Coronis.

He met with other gods and goddesses, such as: Hermes, Heracles, Artemis, and etc. Centaur Chiron tought Asclepius hunting and medicine.

God Asclepius not only cured the sick, but resurrected the dead. He used magical blood of Medusa Gorgon. Also, Asclepius treated Heracles after his battle with Hippocoon of Sparta.

He had his own symbol, the rod of Asclepius, a staff with snake. It's a symbol of medicine.

Asclepius had a wife named Epione. Their children were: Hygeia, Aceso, Aglaea, Iaso, Panacea, Machaon, Telesphoros, Aratus, Podalirius.

There are many interesting stories about Asclepius. Artists and sculptors created paintings and sculptures of this god.

Typhon.

Typhon or Typhoeus was a monster in Greek mythology. His parents were Gaia and Tartarus.

The creature had many dragon heads, human body, and snake heads on his shoulders. Typhoeus was the father of different mythical monsters, such as: Chimera, Nemean Lion, Lernaean Hydra, and etc. Heracles killed some of them.

Typhoeus was mentioned in the legends. He met with Zeus and other characters. There are many paintings of this creature.

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Atlas.

Atlas was a Titan in Ancient Greek mythology. His parents were Iapetus and Clemene.

Legends say that Atlas holds the sky. It was condemn from Zeus. Titan met with Heracles and Perseus.

Also, Atlas had a wife Pleione and several children. His siblings were Prometheus, Epimetheus, Menoetius.

There are many statues and paintings about this Titan.

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Prometheus.

Prometheus was a son of Iapetus and Clemene. There myths and legends that he created people.

God stole fire from Hephaestus and lied to Zeus. So, Prometheus was chained to the rock in the mountains. Eagle ate his liver many times.

At the end Heracles killed the bird and freed Prometheus.

This character was popular in different arts of history.

Hermes.

Hermes was a son of Zeus and Maia. He was known as Olmpian god. God had relations with Aphrodite, Heracles, Athena, and Perseus. Also, Hermes helped other gods and goddesses in hard situations.

Hermes had his own symbols such as: tortoise, Petasos, and lyre. There are many myths and legends about this character. He visited different places and fought with his enemies. Hermes had several children.

This god was popular in Ancient Greece. He is often depicted on ceramics.

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Athena.

Athena was a goddess of wisdom, war, and handcraft. Her parents were Zeus and Metis. Greek mythology tells myths and legends about her.

She helped Heracles and Perseus during their labours. Also, Athena had a conflict with a god of death and underworld Hades.

Goddess had several attributes such as: olive tree, owl, spears, helmets, and snakes. Legends tell that Athena invented different things. For example, war, flutes, ships, and handcrafts.

There are many pictures and sculptures with Athena. She was very important for Ancient Greek history.

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Hades.

Hades was a Greek god of the underworld. He became the god of the underworld after a fight with the Titans. Hades had brothers Zeus and Poseidon. The god responsible for land and harvest in Ancient Greece. Also, Hades had his three-headed dog named Cerberus.

God was married to goddess Persephone. Hades fought with Heracles where he was injured. People were afraid of the god of underworld.

There are many pictures, legends, and statues of the Greek god Hades.

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