List of Greek Mythological Figures
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Achelous | River god; son of Oceanus and Tethys and said to be the father of the Sirens. |
| Acheron | One of several Rivers of Underworld [woe]. |
| Achilles | Greek warrior; slew Hector at Troy; slain by Paris, who wounded him in his vulnerable heel. |
| Actaeon | Hunter; surprised Artemis bathing; changed by her to stag; and killed by his dogs. |
| Admetus | King of Thessaly; his wife, Alcestis, offered to die in his place. |