Our Legends

According to legend, the god Hermes gave Apollon a lyre, a kind of stringed instrument. Apollon loved the gift and became skilled at playing it. With his music, Apollon charmed the other gods at feasts on Mount Olympus.

Artemis was the goddess of wild animals and hunting. She was one of the 12 main gods believed to live on Mount Olympus & was the twin sister of Apollo. Apollo was associated with the Sun, while Artemis was associated with the Moon. Some people believed that Artemis helped women during childbirth. Artemis was a protector of animals, but she also hunted them.

The most powerful god in ancient Greek mythology was Zeus. He was considered the ruler of all the other gods as well as of humans. Zeus was said to live on top of Mount Olympus with the other major gods. From there, he could see everything that humans did. He sent thunder, lightning, rain, and winds down to Earth. He was said to punish those who angered him or did wrong. However, he rewarded those who behaved well. Zeus also was the protector of cities, the home, property, strangers, and guests.

Pegasus 

Pegasus was a flying horse. Pegasus did not mind that he was born a horse. In fact, he rather liked the power and speed it gave him. People kept trying to kidnap him. After all, he was a horse that could fly. Anyone could see the value of that. Wheneven people tried to kidnap him, the gods always got involved. The gods gave Pegasus a home on Mount Olympus and he became the favorite of Zeus. The Greeks believed that whenever Zeus wanted to throw his thunderbolt, Pegasus brought him the thunder and lightning.

The Nemean Lion

The Nemean Lion was a legendary creature in Greek mythology that ravaged the area of Nemea. It  had huge teeth and its fur was impenetrable by the weapons of humans and hence, was unstoppable. Everyone in the land of Nemean was scared to death of it. The Nemean Lion was also smart. Several hunters had tried to trick it with poisoned meat. The lion never ate the meat. He did, however, eat the hunters.

The Olive Branch

The olive tree was the symbol of the whole Mediterranean area during ancient times. Thanks to the olives it served as a source of food and olive oil. It symbolizes peace and wisdom. Athena, goddess of wisdom & Poseidon, god of the sea, both laid claim to the city of Attica. Poseidon staked his claim by striking the Acropolis with his trident, creating a salty, undrinkable ocean. Athena planted an olive tree that would provide citizens with food, oil and wood. Athena planted the tree first, so she became the patron goddess of Attica, which was renamed "Athens" to honor the goddess.