A painted low-relief depicts Zeus and Leda. Zeus took the shape of a swan and abducted Leda with the help of Eros, the god of love. The engraving shows the influence of Ancient Greek mythology in the Christian era.

Pillar from the Temple of Olympian Zeus (Athens)

Temple of Zeus Olympios (Athens)

Temple of Zeus (Athens)

The low-relief carved in limestone shows the mythological union of Leda and Zeus, who is disguised in the form of a swan.

An illustration of a coin depicting the face of Zeus.

King of the Greek gods, Zeus, on his throne.

Black and white image of the head of Zeus.

An outline sketch of Zeus.

An image of "Phidias Chiselling the Bust of Zeus", created by Jozsef Dorffmeister in 1802 (Oil on canvas, 99 x 74 cm).

An image of "Ganymede Waters Zeus as an Eagle", created by Bertel Thorvaldsen in 1817 (Marble).

An image of "Ganymede Waters Zeus as an Eagle", created by Bertel Thorvaldsen in 1817 (Marble, height 94 cm).

The Olympics are back where they started - Greece. This is a fascinating site about finding the sites of those ancient games. You can also view an interactive map of the original Marathon run. Incredible pictures of rebuilt ruins as well...

Illustrated dictionary definition of King Elis' filthy Augean Stables which Herakles must clean for his Fifth Labour. Describes what animals were kept in the stables and how Herakles was able to wash away the dirt.

Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek Goddess Hera. Describes her lineage and the symbols associated with her.

Hermes was the son of Zeus and Maia, the daughter of Atlas. His name means "the messenger" because he was the messenger of the gods.

Illustrated dictionary entry for Olympia, the location of the statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Describes the significance of Olympia to the Greeks and the history of the area.

Illustrated dictionary entry for Olympia, the location of the statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Describes the significance of Olympia to the Greeks and the history of the area.

Picture of Greek goddess, Hera.

Greek goddess Hera.