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| − | '''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]]. |
+ | '''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. |
[[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?}}) |
[[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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Revision as of 04:54, 4 April 2016
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
- Icarus, son of Daedalus
- 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
- Europe (for Europa)
- Ganymede
- USS Hera
- USS Hermes
- Icarus IV
- Icarus IV Spaceport
- 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 information
The Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Chimera" was named for the Chimera in Greek mythology. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion). The Star Trek: Enterprise episode "Daedalus" was named for the legend of Daedalus.
In addition to the above references, a deleted scene from Star Trek Nemesis referenced the USS Talos, while a deleted scene from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan referenced the titan Prometheus.
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?".