MIND BLOWN: The “Big Little Lies” Characters Are Actually Based On Greek Mythology

Is Big Little Lies based on Greek myth? The hit HBO show has some truly memorable characters. And we think a few of them have a lot in common with the gods of Greece and Rome. Think about it. Seems like it makes sense.

It certainly wouldn’t be the first time a modern story came out of ancient myths and legends. A few of our favorite Big Little Lies characters include courageous Jane (Shalene Woodley), beautiful Celeste (Nicole Kidman), and scheming Madeline (Reese Witherspoon).

So here are some Big Little Lies characters that would absolutely be BFFs with the ancient deities. But here’s a warning: Spoilers ahead if you haven’t finished the season!

Celeste

Celeste Wright is portrayed by Nicole Kidman. She’s married to Perry, has two boys, Max and Josh, and used to be a lawyer. Though her husband at first appears to adore her, he’s actually very terrible to her.

In his eyes, her beauty is her most significant quality. Furthermore, he constantly accuses her of being selfish and trying to exclude him. He psychologically torments her as well as physically.

Finally, Celeste’s main seasonal arc is escape from “the monster,” a name Perry likes to call himself when play-fighting with the twins.

Aphrodite

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Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of beauty and love. She has a magic girdle that makes everyone fall hard for her. And while she’s technically married to the lame smith god Hephaestus, it’s Ares, the angry god of war, who’s her main fling.

He’s also father to most of her kids. The name Celeste appears to be an extension of “Ceres” or “Hestia,” respectively the Roman and Greek goddesses of seasons and harvests.

Aphrodite was seen in some cultures as the sexy, summery aspect of this tri-faced deity. In conclusion, we think she’s a beautiful match for Celeste.

Madeline

Madeline Martha Mackenzie (Reese Witherspoon) is fiercely loyal to her close friends. She calls herself a bulldog and barks as hard as she bites, constantly stirring up trouble at home, work, and her daughter Chloe’s school.

Once she intentionally sabotaged another kid’s birthday party to send a message at the girl’s mom. Maddie is married to Ed Mackenzie. She has two children, Chloe and Abigail, both from a previous marriage.

Her ex, Nathan, is now married to Bonnie. Madeline is more than a little jealous of her “replacement.” She’s crafty, tenacious, and endlessly spiteful, much to our enjoyment.

Hera

Hera is the wife of Zeus. Before that she was more widely appreciated as another version of the seasonal goddess. After the royal wedding, Zeus was frequently unfaithful to her.

She in turn developed a reputation for seeking vengeance against her husband’s lovers, often cursing, killing, or transforming them into various animals. Madeline exhibits a similar distaste for her ex-husband’s new wife Bonnie.

This along with her devious machinations drama makes her an obvious match for Lady Hera.