Mythology Facts for Kids
Epic tales and facts from ancient myths
Cupid is the Roman version of Eros and is often shown as a chubby baby with a bow.
Nymphs were gentle nature spirits in Greek mythology that lived in rivers, trees, and forests.
The Titans were a race of giants in Greek mythology who ruled before the Olympian gods.
Zeus's weapon was a thunderbolt, which he used to punish those who disobeyed the gods.
Poseidon's weapon was the trident, a three-pronged spear that could shake the earth.
There were twelve major Olympian gods in Greek mythology who lived on Mount Olympus.
Persephone was taken to the underworld by Hades, and her mother Demeter's grief caused winter.
Hercules had to complete twelve nearly impossible tasks called the Twelve Labors as punishment.
Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War took ten years and was full of dangerous adventures.
Perseus used a mirrored shield to avoid Medusa's gaze and cut off her head.