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| − | '''Greek mythology''' was |
+ | '''Greek mythology''' was in part reflective of a [[humanoid]] [[race]] that once visited the [[Mediterranean]] region of ancient [[Earth]] around [[3rd millennium BC|2700 BC]]. They were considered by Humans to be the [[Greek god]]s. |
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+ | [[Human]]ity gradually outgrew the need of these gods until they were simply myths. Unable to survive without the love, admiration, and worship they thrived on, the [[alien]]s departed Earth to eventually settle on [[Pollux IV]]. ({{TOS|Who Mourns for Adonais?}}) |
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+ | Despite their absence, Greek mythology remained a cornerstone of Humanity since many astrographic names, such as those of [[planet]]s, trace their origins to Greek mythology. |
| + | Among the sources of Greek mythology were the ''[[Homeric Hymns]]''. ({{TNG|Darmok}}) |
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| − | ==Characters of Greek |
+ | == Characters of Greek mythology == |
| − | ===Greek gods=== |
+ | === Greek gods === |
*'''See''': [[Greek god]]s |
*'''See''': [[Greek god]]s |
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| − | ===Other Greek figures=== |
+ | === Other Greek figures === |
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+ | * {{dis|Achilles|mythology}}, Greek hero |
* [[Agamemnon]], Greek hero |
* [[Agamemnon]], Greek hero |
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+ | * {{dis|Cassandra|mythology}}, Greek figure |
* [[Daphne]], Greek nymph |
* [[Daphne]], Greek nymph |
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+ | * {{dis|Daedalus|mythology}}, Greek inventor |
| + | * [[Helen]], Greek princess |
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| + | * [[Hera]], sister/wife of Zeus |
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* [[Heracles]], Greek hero |
* [[Heracles]], Greek hero |
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* [[Hector]], Greek hero |
* [[Hector]], Greek hero |
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* [[Leto]], consort of Zeus |
* [[Leto]], consort of Zeus |
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* [[Odysseus]], Greek hero |
* [[Odysseus]], Greek hero |
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| + | * {{dis|Phoenix|mythology}}, sacred firebird |
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* [[Theseus]], Greek hero |
* [[Theseus]], Greek hero |
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| + | * [[Wood nymph]], nature deity |
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| − | ==Other |
+ | == Other examples of Greek mythology == |
| − | Several [[Earth]] [[colony| |
+ | Several [[Earth]] [[colony|colonies]] and [[starship]]s apparently were named in honor of various characters and creatures in Greek mythology. These include: |
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+ | * {{USS|Agamemnon}} |
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+ | * {{USS|Ajax}} |
* ''[[Ares IV]]'' |
* ''[[Ares IV]]'' |
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| + | * [[Ariane]] |
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| − | * [[SS Artemis|SS ''Artemis'']] |
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| + | * Several things named {{dislk|Apollo}} |
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| + | * [[Ares Flight Institute]] |
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| + | * Several things named {{dislk|Argo}} |
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| + | * Several things named {{dislk|Argus}} |
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| + | * {{SS|Artemis}} |
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| + | * [[Atlas-Agena]] |
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* ''[[Calypso]]'' |
* ''[[Calypso]]'' |
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+ | * {{USS|Centaur}} |
| − | * [[Cerberus |
+ | * [[Cerberus|Cerberus colony]] |
* ''[[Charybdis]]'' |
* ''[[Charybdis]]'' |
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+ | * [[Europa]] |
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| − | * [[USS Hermes|USS ''Hermes'']] |
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| + | * [[Ganymede]] |
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| + | * {{USS|Hera}} |
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| + | * {{USS|Hermes}} |
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| + | * [[Io]] |
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| + | * [[Mimas]] |
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| + | * {{USS|Olympia}} |
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* [[Orpheus Mining Colony]] |
* [[Orpheus Mining Colony]] |
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+ | * {{USS|Pegasus}} |
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+ | * {{USS|Phoenix}} |
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| − | * [[USS Prometheus (NX-59650)|''USS Prometheus'' (NX-59650)]] and [[USS Prometheus (NCC-71201)|USS ''Prometheus'' (NCC-71201)]] |
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| + | * {{USS|Prometheus|disambiguation}} |
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| + | * Several things named {{dislk|Talos}} |
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| + | * Several things named {{dislk|Titan}} |
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| + | * [[Trojan Horse Project]] |
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| − | ==Background== |
+ | == Background == |
| − | In addition to the above references, a [[deleted scene]] from |
+ | In addition to the above references, a [[deleted scene]] from {{film|10}} referenced the {{USS|Talos}}. |
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* {{wikipedia|Greek mythology}} |
* {{wikipedia|Greek mythology}} |
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* {{wikipedia|List of Greek mythological characters}} |
* {{wikipedia|List of Greek mythological characters}} |
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| + | [[de:Griechische Mythologie]] |
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| + | [[fr:Mythologie gréco-romaine]] |
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| + | [[it:Mitologia greca]] |
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| + | [[Category:Mythology| ]] |
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Revision as of 09:44, 20 December 2014
Apollo
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 gradually outgrew 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 remained a cornerstone of Humanity since many astrographic names, such as those of planets, trace their origins to Greek mythology.
Among the sources of Greek mythology were the Homeric Hymns. (TNG: "Darmok")
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
- Helen, Greek princess
- 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 apparently were named in honor of various characters and creatures in Greek mythology. These include:
- USS Agamemnon
- USS Ajax
- Ares IV
- Ariane
- Several things named Apollo
- Ares Flight Institute
- Several things named Argo
- Several things named Argus
- SS Artemis
- Atlas-Agena
- USS Bellerophon and USS Bellerophon
- Calypso
- USS Centaur
- Cerberus colony
- Charybdis
- Europa
- Europe (for Europa)
- Ganymede
- USS Hera
- USS Hermes
- Io
- Mimas
- USS Olympia
- Orpheus Mining Colony
- USS Pegasus
- USS Phoenix
- Phoenix
- USS Prometheus
- Several things named Talos
- Several things named Titan
- Trojan Horse Project
Background
In addition to the above references, a deleted scene from Star Trek Nemesis referenced the 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?".