Download Greek Mythology Goddesses Names And Meanings Background. Note that clicking on greek goddess names that have links will take you to a detailed description of that particular goddess. In greek myth this was the name of an amazon warrior killed by herakles during his quest for hippolyta's girdle.

Roman mythology uses different names, calling zeus by the name of jupiter, and aphrodite by the name of venus, for example. Greek mythology is a rich font of names of goddesses as well as sirens, titanesses, nymphs, and muses. Demeter, in greek mythology, goddess of corn and the harvest, and daughter of the titans cronus and rhea.

Greek goddess names are making an unlikely comeback for 21st century babies, combining ancient roots with august namesakes and distinctive style.

Her name is derived from two greek words kallos and ops and means the one with the beautiful voice. Roman mythology uses different names, calling zeus by the name of jupiter, and aphrodite by the name of venus, for example. This is a list of gods, goddesses, people and other figures from greek mythology. Included are the names of gods, goddesses, heroes and other figures, and their past and present meanings where available.