Mythology Facts for Kids
Epic tales and facts from ancient myths
The phoenix is a magical bird that burns up and is reborn from its own ashes.
Medusa was a monster in Greek mythology with snakes instead of hair.
The Minotaur was a creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man.
A Cyclops is a giant with only one eye in the middle of its forehead.
The Greek gods were said to live on top of Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece.
The Roman god Jupiter is very similar to the Greek god Zeus and rules the sky.
Neptune is the Roman god of the sea, just like the Greek god Poseidon.
Mars is the Roman god of war, similar to the Greek god Ares.
Amaterasu is the Japanese goddess of the sun and is very important in Shinto religion.
In Japanese mythology, the tanuki is a raccoon dog that can magically change its shape.