Gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters - these are the types of characters you'll meet in Greek mythology. Get to know them a little better as you draw these easy Greek mythology drawing tutorials for kids.
12 Easy Greek Mythology Drawing Ideas
The Chimera
In Greek mythology, the chimera was a fire-breathing monster that combined aspects of the lion, goat, and dragon. This chimera has the head and body of a lion, a second head and rear feet of a goat, and a snake's head for a tail.
Medusa
The Medusa was said to be able to turn you to stone with a look. Don't worry - you won't transform while drawing this one! Medusa's most outstanding characteristic is the snakes she has for hair.
The Hydra from Greek Mythology
The Hydra was a water monster with many heads. If you try to slay the Hydra by cutting off one of its heads, two more heads grow back in its place. This hydra has a dragon-like body and five snakelike necks.
Athena
Athena was the daughter of Zeus and the Greek goddess of war. Here you can see her implements of war - a helmet, a breastpiece of armor, a shield, and a spear.
Achilles
Achilles has become a symbol of the fatal flaw. Dipped in a mystical river as an infant, he was invulnerable - all but his heel, which didn't go under the water. Here, an arrow strikes him in the heel, killing him.
Pegasus
The Pegasus is a winged horse. It is said to have sprung from the blood of the Medusa when she was beheaded. A hero also rode Pegasus into battle against the Chimera.
Zeus
Zeus is the king of the gods in Greek mythology, the foremost figure in the pantheon. Here, he rides a cloud and holds a lightning bolt, soon to be hurled to the Earth.
The Cyclops from The Odyssey
Cyclops was a one-eyed monster, a giant who looked otherwise human - except for the single eye in the middle of his forehead.
Aphrodite
Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty. Here, she stands on a giant seashell, as she was said to be born from sea foam.
Centaur
The centaurs had the body of a horse and the head of a man. They have six limbs since the whole torso of a man arises from where the horse's neck would be.
The Cerberus
Cerberus is a guard dog, guarding the gates to the underworld. But he is no ordinary dog - he was said to have three heads or even more.
Poseidon
Poseidon was the god of the sea and water. Here, he is depicted as a merman, with the torso of a man, the tail of a fish, and holding a trident.
More About Drawing Greek Mythology
You might recognize some of the names from superhero movies and other popular stories - names like Hydra, Cerberus, or Poseidon. A common phrase even mentions Achilles. Some, like Zeus the centaur, and Pegasus, you might have met in the Disney movie Hercules.
Some mythological figures are human, others resemble animals or beasts, and some combine features of both. Many are meant to appear frightening or menacing.
In ancient times, these myths and legends served to entertain like the movies and books they later inspired. But they were also used to teach lessons about how to live and treat others. What will you learn from these tutorials?
Are you ready to draw these Greek mythology characters? To do so is to undertake a heroic quest. When you've bested your doubts and completed your picture, you'll feel like you're on Cloud 9 like Zeus or soaring through the skies on the back of the Pegasus.
Can you use these images to write new myths and stories?
