Greek mythology

Apollo

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Apollo's Temple on Pollux IV

Greek mythology was in part reflective of a humanoid race that once visited the Mediterranean region of ancient Earth around 2700 BC. They were considered by Humans to be the Greek gods.

Humanity would gradually outgrow the need of these gods until they were simply myths. Unable to survive without the love, admiration and worship they thrived on, the aliens departed Earth to eventually settle on Pollux IV. (TOS: "Who Mourns for Adonais?")

Despite their absence, Greek mythology would remain a cornerstone of humanity as many astrographic names, such as those of planets, trace their origins to Greek mythology.

Characters of Greek mythology

Greek gods

• See: Greek gods

Other Greek figures

• Achilles, Greek hero
• Agamemnon, Greek hero
• Cassandra, Greek figure
• Daphne, Greek nymph
• Daedalus, Greek inventor
• Hera, sister/wife of Zeus
• Heracles, Greek hero
• Hector, Greek hero
• Leto, consort of Zeus
• Odysseus, Greek hero
• Phoenix, sacred firebird
• Theseus, Greek hero
• Wood nymph, nature deity

Other Examples of Greek mythology

Several Earth colonies and starships were named in honor of various characters and creatures in Greek mythology. These include:

• USS Agamemnon
• USS Ajax
• Ares IV
• SS Artemis
• USS Bellerophon and USS Bellerophon
• Calypso
• USS Centaur
• Cerberus colony
• Charybdis
• USS Hera
• USS Hermes
• Orpheus Mining Colony
• USS Pegasus
• USS Phoenix
• USS Prometheus

Background

In addition to the above references, a deleted scene from Star Trek Nemesis referenced as USS Talos.

Roman Gods based on the Greek, are mentioned in TOS: "Bread and Circuses". It is not explained in the episode if these modern Roman Gods are intended to be the same ones mentioned in "Who Mourns for Adonais?".

External links

• Greek mythology at Wikipedia
• List of Greek mythological characters at Wikipedia