The Names

Greek Heroes are famous for their history and story, but what about just our characters in general? A list of characters, for example, in the heroes section, is:


Achilles: The most celebrated warrior in the Trojan War, known for his strength and invulnerability (except for his heel).

Perseus:A skilled warrior who, with the help from Hermes and Athena, slew the Gorgon Medusa and rescued Andromeda.

Heracles (Hercules): Renowned for his immense strength and bravery, he faced numerous challenges and ultimately became a god on Mount Olympus.

Theseus: A hero known for his bravery and accomplishments, including slaying the Minotaur and uniting Attica under Athenian rule.

Odysseus: A cunning and intelligent hero, known for his long journey home after the Trojan War.

Examples of Well Known Heroes

Famous Greek Characters and Heroes

Others, include the famous prophet, Tiresias.

Tiresias, the famous greek prophet, featured to tell prophecies to the greek Hero Odysseus, and also featured in the story about Oedipus.