Primary Sources of Greek Mythology | Ancient Texts
Discover the primary sources of Greek Mythology, from Homer and Hesiodo to tragic, philosopher and Roman writers.
Cosmogenic Myths & Theogonia
Cosmogenic Myths & Theogonia
(The birth of the world and the gods)
Myths explaining the principle of the universe, the creation of gods and divine hierarchy.
Titans
Who were Titans Titans Titans was an older generation of gods that ruled the universe before the prevalence of the Olympian gods. They were responsible for the initial organization of time and the foundation of fixed heavenly circles. The elders from the Titans — Saturn and his four brothers, Creus, Conius, Hyperion and Japeus... More
Primary Gods of Greek Mythology
The Early Gods are the first divine powers of Greek cosmogony and the basis of the creation of the world. Chaos Gaia Heaven Tartarus Nyx Children of Night Fates Dreams (Morpheus) Eros Point Time & Need of Fanis Sea Islands See the full guide to Greek Mythology here
Cosmogenic Myths of Hesiod | Theogeny & Genesis of the World
The Theogonia of Hesiod Theogonia was written in the 8th century BC and: records the birth of the first divine entities explains the origins of the Olympian gods presents the transition from chaos to order It is a foundational text of Greek mythology. Chaos – The Beginning of Everything According to Hesiod: «First born Chaos...» The... More