Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology is the mythology of the ancient Greeks. A large part of Roman mythology is derived from Greek mythology and it forms the foundation of what is known as Classical Mythology.

Background
Though Greek mythology-based Magic has yet to appear in the main story of Toaru Majutsu no Index, it has been mentioned as a potential magical format, and as one of the many religions and mythologies which have caused Phases to be created over the world.

Uses of Greek Mythology in the story

 * Ambrosia: The fruit of the gods which bestows immortality.
 * Ambrosia appears as the cause of Ladylee Tangleroad's immortality.
 * Endymion: A mortal loved by the moon goddess Selene and placed in eternal sleep.
 * Endymion was the name given to a space elevator which was the focus of the film Toaru Majutsu no Index: Miracle of Endymion.
 * Hermeticism: A magic system that is based primarily upon the writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus ("Thrice Great").
 * Hermeticism also called Hermetism, comprises beliefs and practices whose purpose is the influencing of the world through the three parts of the wisdom are: Alchemy, Astrology, and Theurgy.
 * Mount Olympus: The tallest mountain in Greece, on top of which the Gods are said to dwell.
 * Mount Olympus is referred to by Othinus as one of the various Phases applied to the world.