Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux) - Mythopedia Castor and Pollux (or Polydeuces)—collectively known as the Dioscuri—were divine twins from Sparta who took part in many heroic exploits They became gods after their death
Amycus – Mythopedia Amycus, son of Poseidon and a nymph, was the king of the Bebrycians, a mythical race that lived in Anatolia He challenged all strangers who visited his land to a boxing match, invariably killing them in the course of the fight But he was finally defeated by Polydeuces, who came to Amycus’ lands with the other Argonauts
Helen of Troy – Mythopedia Helen of Troy, “the face that launched a thousand ships,” was a daughter of Zeus and Leda who was famous for her extraordinary beauty When Helen left her Greek husband for a handsome Trojan prince, the Greeks started the Trojan War to get her back
Chiron – Mythopedia Chiron was the wisest and most honorable of the Centaurs, a race of half-man, half-horse creatures He is best remembered for tutoring the great heroes of Greek mythology, including Jason, Asclepius, and Achilles
Iliad: Book 3 (Full Text) - Mythopedia Yet two are wanting of the numerous train, Whom long my eyes have sought, but sought in vain: Castor and Pollux, first in martial force, One bold on foot, and one renown’d for horse My brothers these; the same our native shore, One house contain’d us, as one mother bore
Ajax the Greater – Mythopedia Ajax the Greater was a Greek hero who hailed from the island of Salamis Renowned for his great size and strength, he was one of the most formidable of the Greeks who fought at Troy, regarded as second only to Achilles
Hector – Mythopedia Hector was a prince and hero of Troy who defended his city during the Trojan War In the end, he was slain by Achilles, the greatest of the Greek warriors
Perseus – Mythopedia Perseus, son of Zeus, was a Greek hero from Argos He is best remembered for killing Medusa, rescuing Andromeda, and founding the city of Mycenae
Oedipus – Mythopedia Oedipus, son of Laius and Jocasta, was a Theban hero and king, destined to unknowingly kill his father and marry his mother He was also famous for defeating the Sphinx
Balius and Xanthus – Mythopedia Balius and Xanthus—offspring of the god Zephyrus and the Harpy Podarge—were immortal horses who belonged to the hero Achilles Known for their incredible speed and spirited nature, they famously drew Achilles’ chariot during the Trojan War