The sources for ancient Greek myth are myriad. Indeed, references to myth range from those written
by contemporary Greek historians and authors; to poems composed in honor of the gods and goddesses;
to plays (comedies, tragedies, and so-called satyr plays) meant to dramatize man’s relationships with the divine (and sometimes man’s aspirations to be divine...); to works of art created to represent a particular deity, hero, or mythical creature.
Truly, to compile a complete list of ancient sources is far beyond the resources of most individuals. However,
the alternative is probably more useful, in that a description of the major characters of Greek myth has the
distinction of being accessible. Greek Mythology
Gods & Goddesses | featuring the Greek pantheon (from Aphrodite to Zeus), the Titans, and other free spirits
(the Muses, for example)
Heroes & Heroines | Greek mortals of myth and legend, such as Odysseus, Theseus, and Ariadne,
are featured in this section
Lovers & Legends | myths and stories about Greek mythological characters - for example the legend of Echo and Narcissus, and the story of Eros and Psyche
Creatures & Chimerae | the monsters of Greek mythology - the Sphinx, Medusa, and of course the Chimera - are categorized
Resources
The Bibliography | this list features recommended books that contain information about Greek myth and art
Lexicon | use the Mythography lexicon if you are looking for information about Greek words - it is the place to find meanings for Greek terms