Heroes of Greek Mythology

Flashcards covering key heroes and events from Greek mythology, including roles and relationships of divine and mortal characters.

Theseus

Hero of Athens.

Perseus

Hero of Mycenae.

Descendants of Io

Perseus and Heracles.

Cadmus

Kills the serpent of Ares.

Poseidon

God who punishes Minos.

Pasiphae

Daughter of Helios.

Athena

Gives Perseus the shield.

Dionysus

Marries Ariadne.

Hydra labor

Invalid because of help.

Augean Stables labor

Invalid because of payment.

Cerberus labor

Requires no weapons.

Stymphalian Birds labor

Uses bronze clappers.

Geryon's Cattle labor

Takes Heracles to Spain.

Prometheus

Heracles frees him.

Omphale

Enslaves Heracles.

Cacus

Monster killed by Heracles in Italy.

Nessus' poisoned blood

What kills Heracles.

Cadmus

Founder of Thebes.

Perseus

Founder of Mycenae.