Myths about ancient Greek gods and goddesses may be thousands of years old, but they are just as compelling as they were when they were first told. That’s partly because the deities themselves are just so memorable.
The Greek goddesses and gods are all unique, and each has their own arsenal of stories that highlight their personality. Like humans, deities have both positive and negative qualities, which often feature in their myths. Zeus, for example, saved his siblings in the most unexpected way imaginable - but his frequent extramarital affairs cause conflict with his wife. Some of these myths are brutal, while others are surprisingly wholesome or just downright weird.
The gods of Mount Olympus aren’t the only immortals that feature in Greek mythology. But for the purposes of this list, no Titans or primordial gods were considered.