Classical Mythology

Of mythology.

The system of mythology of the Greeks and Romans together; much of Roman mythology (especially the gods) was borrowed from the Greeks.

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Period

  • Golden Age 0 facts

    (classical mythology) the first and best age of the world, a time of ideal happiness,...

  • silver age 0 facts

    (classical mythology) the second age of the world, characterized by opulence and irreligion;...

  • bronze age 0 facts

    (classical mythology) the third age of the world, marked by war and violence.

  • iron age 0 facts

    (classical mythology) the last and worst age of the world.

Mythical Monster

  • centaur 1 facts

    (classical mythology) a mythical being that is half man and half horse.

  • amphisbaena 0 facts

    (classical mythology) a serpent with a head at each end of its body.

  • basilisk 0 facts

    (classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or ...

Also contains

  • Greek mythology 55 facts

    The mythology of the ancient Greeks.

  • nymph 10 facts

    (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden; "the...

  • Roman mythology 4 facts

    The mythology of the ancient Romans.

  • apple of discord 0 facts

    (classical mythology) a golden apple thrown into a banquet of the gods by Eris...

  • hero 0 facts

    (classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often...

  • ambrosia 0 facts

    (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immort...