Gods and Goddesses:
* "The Gods Must Be Crazy" by Lou Reed: References Zeus and the Olympian gods.
* "Venus in Furs" by The Velvet Underground: References the Roman goddess Venus, but the myth itself is associated with the Greek goddess Aphrodite.
* "Athena" by Bjork: A song directly about the Greek goddess Athena, even incorporating parts of the myth of her birth.
* "Hades" by Queen: A song about the Greek god of the Underworld, Hades.
* "Apollo 440" by Apollo 440: The band name itself is a reference to the Greek god Apollo, and their music has a mythological feel.
* "Zeus" by The Mars Volta: A song referencing the Greek god Zeus.
* "Hera" by The XX: A song referencing the Greek goddess Hera.
Mythological Characters:
* "Hero of War" by Rise Against: References the hero Achilles and his famous heel.
* "Odysseus" by The Decemberists: A song about the Greek hero Odysseus and his journey home.
* "The Minotaur" by The Mars Volta: A song about the mythical creature, the Minotaur.
* "The Siren Song" by The Decemberists: A song about the sirens of Greek mythology, known for their enchanting voices.
* "Medusa" by Florence + the Machine: A song about the Gorgon Medusa, referencing her famous snake hair.
* "Arachne" by The Decemberists: A song about Arachne, a weaver who challenged Athena and was transformed into a spider.
Mythological Themes:
* "The Battle of Evermore" by Led Zeppelin: A song with lyrical themes of battles, love, and loss reminiscent of Greek myths.
* "The Garden of Eden" by The Beach Boys: Though referencing the biblical story, the imagery and themes are similar to the Greek myth of Pandora's Box.
* "Black Magic Woman" by Santana: While not explicitly mentioning Greek mythology, it references witchcraft and the supernatural, common themes in Greek mythology.
* "The Phoenix" by The Doors: A song about the mythical Phoenix, a creature that rises from the ashes, symbolizing rebirth and resurrection.
* "Ceremony" by New Order: Uses imagery and themes of sacrifice and ritualistic practices associated with Greek mythology.
This is just a small sample of the many songs that reference Greek mythology. You can find others by searching for songs that mention specific deities, mythical creatures, or themes like love, war, betrayal, and fate. You might also find some songs that use Greek mythology as a metaphor for modern-day situations.
There are also many songs that draw inspiration from Greek mythology in their music videos, imagery, or overall aesthetic.