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The monsters of Greek mythology — Medusa, the Minotaur, the Hydra, Cerberus and the Sphinx — and the heroes who faced them.

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  • Complete Guide

    Greek Monsters and Creatures

    A comprehensive guide to the monsters and creatures of Greek mythology, including the Minotaur, Medusa, Hydra, Cerberus, Sphinx, and the Cyclopes.

Profiles

  • Cerberus

    A complete guide to Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the underworld, including its mythology, capture by Heracles, and cultural legacy.

  • Medusa

    A complete guide to Medusa, the most famous of the Gorgons, including her mythology, slaying by Perseus, and cultural legacy.

  • The Lernaean Hydra

    A complete guide to the Lernaean Hydra, the multi-headed serpent killed by Heracles as his second labor, including its mythology and legacy.

  • The Minotaur

    A complete guide to the Minotaur, the half-bull creature of the Labyrinth, including its birth, the Labyrinth, and the myth of Theseus.

  • The Sphinx

    A complete guide to the Sphinx, the riddling creature that terrorized Thebes, including its mythology, the riddle of Oedipus, and cultural legacy.

Stories & Questions

  • Python

    A complete guide to Python, the great serpent of Delphi killed by Apollo, including the founding of the Delphic oracle and the Pythian Games.

  • The Chimera

    A complete guide to the Chimera, the fire-breathing hybrid of Lycia, including its parentage, its killing by Bellerophon, and its cultural legacy.

  • The Nemean Lion

    A complete guide to the Nemean Lion, the first labor of Heracles, including its invulnerable hide, its slaying, and the lion skin cloak of the hero.