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Explore the cradle of Western civilization — city-states, democracy, philosophers, playwrights, and architects; wonders like the Parthenon, Delphi, and Epidaurus. The button below opens StoryTerra with both Greece and the ancient period already set.
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Browse 37 books, 73 movies, 5 TV shows and 36 games set in Greece.
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of…
Hercules
Bestowed with superhuman strength a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father the great god Zeus. Along with his friends Pegasus a flying horse and Phil a personal trainer…
Troy
In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris the Trojan prince convinces Helen Queen of Sparta to leave her husband Menelaus and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus…
God of War
Unleash the power of the Gods and embark on a merciless quest as Kratos, an ex-Spartan warrior driven to destroy Ares, the God of War. Armed with lethal double chainblades, Kratos must carve through mythology’s darkest…
God of War
Similar to franchises like Devil May Cry, Rygar, and Castlevania, the game draws its inspiration from ancient Greek mythology and boasts a heavy emphasis on exploration and battle strategy. Broken into three to four…
Knights of the Zodiac
When a headstrong street orphan Seiya in search of his abducted sister unwittingly taps into hidden powers he discovers he might be the only person alive who can protect a reincarnated goddess sent to watch over…
300: Rise of an Empire
Greek general Themistocles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. Themistocles faces the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes and…
Clash of the Titans
Born of a god but raised as a man Perseus is helpless to save his family from Hades vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing to lose Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize…
Hercules
Fourteen hundred years ago a tormented soul walked the earth that was neither man nor god. Hercules was the powerful son of the god king Zeus for this he received nothing but suffering his entire life. After twelve…
Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena is an infamous warrior on a quest to seek redemption for her past sins against the innocent. Accompanied her comrade-in-arms Gabrielle, the campy couple use their formidable fighting skills to help those who are…
The 10 stories above are just a sample of the 151 in the catalogue for this entry. For the live ancient catalogue, use the button above — or browse Athens and all Greece stories. On the live map you can also filter by the exact time the stories take place — any year, decade or century, from BCE to the future.