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, who were recognized as Greek gods.
Humanity would gradually outgrow the need of these gods until they were only memories. 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 this, 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, daughter 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
- 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, who are based on Greek ones, 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?".