<p>Greek mythology is rich and vast, and is replete with some of the most heroic figures of all time. Even today, these characters inspire the protagonists of books, comics, movies, tv shows, video games and pretty much all types of pop culture. This article about 10 great Greek gods and demigods whose are visualised as heroes and saviour. So here is our list of 10 great heroes of Greek mythology.</p>

10 Great Heroes Of Greek Mythology

<img width="600" height="340" src="https://i1.wp.com/gobookmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/10-Great-Heroes-of-Greek-Mythology-Great-Greek-gods-And-Demigods.jpg?resize=600%2C340&amp;ssl=1" alt="10 Great Heroes of Greek Mythology | Great Greek gods And Demigods"><h3><strong>Heracles</strong></h3><figure><img src="https://i0.wp.com/gobookmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1-4.jpg?resize=270%2C270&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1" alt="10 Great Heroes of Greek Mythology - Heracles" width="270" height="270" srcset="data:image/gif;base64, https://gobookmart.com/10-great-heroes-of-greek-mythology-great-greek-gods-and-demigods/R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7"><figcaption dir="auto">10 Great Heroes of Greek Mythology – Heracles</figcaption></figure><p>Son of Zeus, the God of the Sky and ruler of all other gods, Heracles (alias Hercules) is perhaps the most beloved and popular Greek Hero. This terrifically strong warrior has a wonderful backstory. Zeus’ wife Hera temporarily drove him insane, leading to catastrophic events. To atone for his deeds, Heracles had to perform 12 heroic tasks.</p><h3><strong><strong>Atlas</strong></strong></h3><figure><img src="https://i2.wp.com/gobookmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2-4.jpg?resize=270%2C270&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1" alt="Great Greek gods And Demigods - Atlas" width="270" height="270" srcset="data:image/gif;base64, https://gobookmart.com/10-great-heroes-of-greek-mythology-great-greek-gods-and-demigods/R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7"><figcaption dir="auto">Great Greek gods And Demigods – Atlas</figcaption></figure><p>Atlas shoulders the sky on his shoulders as a punishment for a misconduct. This proves him to be an immensely strong hero, even though he may not have won wars or the like.</p><h3><strong>Achilles</strong></h3><figure><img src="https://i2.wp.com/gobookmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/3-4.jpg?resize=270%2C270&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1" alt="Achilles" width="270" height="270" srcset="data:image/gif;base64, https://gobookmart.com/10-great-heroes-of-greek-mythology-great-greek-gods-and-demigods/R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7"><figcaption dir="auto">10 Great Heroes of Greek Mythology – Achilles</figcaption></figure><p>This Greek hero is invincible except for his heel, because his mother dipped him as an infant into the healing river Styx. Thus, his heel is his only vulnerable body part, making him almost immortal. He then serves as a warrior in the Trojan war, winning innumerable battles and defending his country. However, the son of the Trojan king, Paris ultimately defeats him due to his mortal heel. Even today, the ‘chink in an armour’ is called an Achilles’ heel.</p><h3><strong><strong>Jason</strong></strong></h3><figure><img src="https://i0.wp.com/gobookmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/4-4.jpg?resize=270%2C270&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1" alt="Jason" width="270" height="270" srcset="data:image/gif;base64, https://gobookmart.com/10-great-heroes-of-greek-mythology-great-greek-gods-and-demigods/R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7"><figcaption dir="auto">Great Greek gods And Demigods – Jason</figcaption></figure><p>This hero earned his name due to his supreme quest in search of the Golden Fleece. Jason’s kingdom was stolen by his uncle, Pelias. In order to redeem himself and win back his kingdom, Jason carried out a quest to dangerous lands to obtain the Golden Fleece. He was also the leader of the Argonauts, and faced deadly dangers such as the Sirens in his quest.</p><h3><strong><strong><strong>Odysseus</strong></strong></strong></h3><figure><img src="https://i1.wp.com/gobookmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/5-4.jpg?resize=270%2C270&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1" alt="10 Great Heroes of Greek Mythology - Odysseus" width="270" height="270" srcset="data:image/gif;base64, https://gobookmart.com/10-great-heroes-of-greek-mythology-great-greek-gods-and-demigods/R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7"><figcaption dir="auto">10 Great Heroes of Greek Mythology – Odysseus</figcaption></figure><p>The king of Ithaka was immortalized in great poet Homer’s epic poem ‘The Odyssey’, and for good reason. It was Odysseus who became the focal point of the Trojan War and helped the Greeks triumph. On his return journey to Ithaka as well, he faced dangers. These included the deadly Sirens, the one-eyed giant Cyclops and more.</p><h3><strong><strong><strong><strong>Prometheus</strong></strong></strong></strong></h3><figure><img src="https://i1.wp.com/gobookmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/6-3.jpg?resize=270%2C270&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1" alt="Great Greek gods And Demigods - Prometheus" width="270" height="270" srcset="data:image/gif;base64, https://gobookmart.com/10-great-heroes-of-greek-mythology-great-greek-gods-and-demigods/R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7"><figcaption dir="auto">Great Greek gods And Demigods – Prometheus</figcaption></figure><p>In the ancient war between the Titans and the Olympians, the Olympians defeated the Titans. Even though Prometheus took birth in the Titan community, he knew their defeat was unavoidable. And so he became a close ally of Zeus, but ended up betraying the God by giving mankind access to fire. For this he suffered severe punishment as well.</p><h3><strong>Aeneas</strong></h3><figure><img src="https://i2.wp.com/gobookmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/7-3.jpg?resize=270%2C270&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1" alt="Aeneas" width="270" height="270" srcset="data:image/gif;base64, https://gobookmart.com/10-great-heroes-of-greek-mythology-great-greek-gods-and-demigods/R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7"><figcaption dir="auto">10 Great Heroes of Greek Mythology – Aeneas</figcaption></figure><p>A great warrior during the Trojan war, Aeneas was one of the only people to survive when the Greeks defeated the Trojans. He has connections with the Greek Gods, and is the protagonist of Virgil’s classic Aeneid. In fact, he is also the founder of the ancient city of Rome, and one of the most beloved heroes in both Greek and Roman mythology.</p><h3><strong><strong>Bellerophon</strong></strong></h3><figure><img src="https://i0.wp.com/gobookmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/8-3.jpg?resize=270%2C270&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1" alt="Bellerophon" width="270" height="270" srcset="data:image/gif;base64, https://gobookmart.com/10-great-heroes-of-greek-mythology-great-greek-gods-and-demigods/R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7"><figcaption dir="auto">Great Greek gods And Demigods – Bellerophon</figcaption></figure><p>He is considered one of the most majestic and strong heroes of Ancient Greece and a regular slayer of monsters and demons. In fact, the credit for the riddance of the Chimera, a monster with the lion’s face, goat’s body and serpent’s tail goes to him. He also captured the divine half horse Pegasus.</p><h3><strong><strong><strong>Orpheus</strong></strong></strong></h3><figure><img src="https://i1.wp.com/gobookmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/9-3.jpg?resize=270%2C270&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1" alt="10 Great Heroes of Greek Mythology - Orpheus" width="270" height="270" srcset="data:image/gif;base64, https://gobookmart.com/10-great-heroes-of-greek-mythology-great-greek-gods-and-demigods/R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7"><figcaption dir="auto">10 Great Heroes of Greek Mythology – Orpheus</figcaption></figure><p>Orpheus is not only a gifted warrior of Greece but also one of its most talented artists. Popular for his knack with the lute, Orpheus is a musician of the highest order. He also has unbridled courage, as he journeys to the underworld to reclaim his wife Eurydice from the clutches of Hades. He also wrote poetry and traveled in search of the Golden Fleece with Jason.</p><h3><strong>Perseus</strong></h3><figure><img src="https://i0.wp.com/gobookmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/10-3.jpg?resize=270%2C270&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1" alt="Great Greek gods And Demigods - Perseus" width="270" height="270" srcset="data:image/gif;base64, https://gobookmart.com/10-great-heroes-of-greek-mythology-great-greek-gods-and-demigods/R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7"><figcaption dir="auto">Great Greek gods And Demigods – Perseus</figcaption></figure><p>Perseus is the hero who slayed the Gordon Medusa, who has snakes for her hair. He is also the founder of the legendary city Mycenae, and a great warrior king in his own right.</p>

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<p>Son of Zeus, the God of the Sky and ruler of all other gods, Heracles (alias Hercules) is perhaps the most beloved and popular Greek Hero. This terrifically strong warrior has a wonderful backstory. Zeus’ wife Hera temporarily drove him insane, leading to catastrophic events. To atone for his deeds, Heracles had to perform 12 heroic tasks. </p>

<p>Atlas shoulders the sky on his shoulders as a punishment for a misconduct. This proves him to be an immensely strong hero, even though he may not have won wars or the like. </p>

<p>This Greek hero is invincible except for his heel, because his mother dipped him as an infant into the healing river Styx. Thus, his heel is his only vulnerable body part, making him almost immortal. He then serves as a warrior in the Trojan war, winning innumerable battles and defending his country. However, the son of the Trojan king, Paris ultimately defeats him due to his mortal heel. Even today, the ‘chink in an armour’ is called an Achilles’ heel. </p>

<p>This hero earned his name due to his supreme quest in search of the Golden Fleece. Jason’s kingdom was stolen by his uncle, Pelias. In order to redeem himself and win back his kingdom, Jason carried out a quest to dangerous lands to obtain the Golden Fleece. He was also the leader of the Argonauts, and faced deadly dangers such as the Sirens in his quest. </p>

<p>The king of Ithaka was immortalized in great poet Homer’s epic poem ‘The Odyssey’, and for good reason. It was Odysseus who became the focal point of the Trojan War and helped the Greeks triumph. On his return journey to Ithaka as well, he faced dangers. These included the deadly Sirens, the one-eyed giant Cyclops and more. </p>

<p>In the ancient war between the Titans and the Olympians, the Olympians defeated the Titans. Even though Prometheus took birth in the Titan community, he knew their defeat was unavoidable. And so he became a close ally of Zeus, but ended up betraying the God by giving mankind access to fire. For this he suffered severe punishment as well. </p>

<p>A great warrior during the Trojan war, Aeneas was one of the only people to survive when the Greeks defeated the Trojans. He has connections with the Greek Gods, and is the protagonist of Virgil’s classic Aeneid. In fact, he is also the founder of the ancient city of Rome, and one of the most beloved heroes in both Greek and Roman mythology. </p>

<p>He is considered one of the most majestic and strong heroes of Ancient Greece and a regular slayer of monsters and demons. In fact, the credit for the riddance of the Chimera, a monster with the lion’s face, goat’s body and serpent’s tail goes to him. He also captured the divine half horse Pegasus. </p>

<p>Orpheus is not only a gifted warrior of Greece but also one of its most talented artists. Popular for his knack with the lute, Orpheus is a musician of the highest order. He also has unbridled courage, as he journeys to the underworld to reclaim his wife Eurydice from the clutches of Hades. He also wrote poetry and traveled in search of the Golden Fleece with Jason. </p>

<p>Perseus is the hero who slayed the Gordon Medusa, who has snakes for her hair. He is also the founder of the legendary city Mycenae, and a great warrior king in his own right. </p>

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