100 Facts About Ancient Greece

Phalanx: A military formation used by Greek hoplites.

Pericles: Influential Athenian leader during the Golden Age of Athens.

Jason and the Argonauts: Searched for the Golden Fleece.

Theseus: Hero known for slaying the Minotaur.

Heracles (Hercules): A hero known for his twelve labors.

Demeter: Goddess of agriculture.

Hera: Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage.

Hades: God of the underworld.

Poseidon: God of the sea.

Dionysus: God of wine and revelry.