Places of Greek Mythology

From the heights of Mount Olympus to the depths of Tartarus, the geography of Greek mythology spans both mythical realms and real-world sacred sites.

Asphodel Meadows

Explore the Asphodel Meadows, the grey twilight realm of the Greek Underworld where the souls of ordinary people spent e

Explore the Acropolis of Athens, the sacred hill dedicated to Athena and crowned by the Parthenon. Discover its mytholog

Explore Delos, the sacred island in the Cyclades and birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Discover its mythological origins

Explore Delphi, the most sacred site in ancient Greece and home of the Oracle of Apollo. Discover its history, myths, th

Discover Elysium, the paradise of the blessed dead in Greek mythology. Learn about the Elysian Fields, the Isles of the

Explore Ephesus, home of the Temple of Artemis — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Discover its myths, its

Explore the Garden of the Hesperides, the mythical orchard at the edge of the world where golden apples grew. Discover t

Explore Hyperborea, the legendary paradise beyond the North Wind in Greek mythology. Discover its perfect inhabitants, i

Discover Ithaca, the rocky island home of Odysseus and the longed-for destination of the Odyssey. Explore its mythologic

Explore Knossos, the legendary palace of King Minos on Crete, home of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur. Discover its mytho

Explore Mount Olympus, the legendary home of the twelve Olympian gods. Discover its mythological significance, key myths

Explore Mycenae, the legendary city of Agamemnon and the heart of the Bronze Age Greek world. Discover its myths, the cu

Explore Olympia, the sacred Greek sanctuary where the ancient Olympic Games were born. Discover its myths, the Temple of

Discover the River Lethe, the mythological river of oblivion in the Greek Underworld. Learn how souls drank its waters t

Explore the River Styx, the mythological boundary between the living and the dead. Learn about Charon the ferryman, the

Explore Sparta, the legendary city-state of warriors, home of Helen and Menelaus, and birthplace of the Spartan military

Explore Tartarus, the deepest abyss in Greek mythology — prison of the Titans, place of divine punishment, and primordia

Explore Thebes, the legendary Greek city of Oedipus, Cadmus, and Heracles. Discover its mythological significance, the g

Explore Troy, the legendary city at the heart of the Trojan War. Discover its myths, the real archaeological site at His

Explore the Greek Underworld: the realm of the dead ruled by Hades and Persephone. Learn about its rivers, regions, judg