The Greeks believed that the universe created the gods, not the other way around. In the beginning there was Chaos, from which emerged Gaia and Uranus. They had children including the Hecatonchieres with 100 arms each, the Cyclopes with a single eye, and the Titans, the first generation of gods. Olympus was the home of the Olympians, the dominant gods led by Zeus, god of the sky; Poseidon, god of the sea; and Hades, god of the underworld. Other Olympians included Hera, goddess of marriage; Demeter, goddess of agriculture; Ares, god of war; and Apollo, god of prophecy.
10. Olympus
Greece's highest mountain
--Mt. Olympus in Thessaly.
This is where the gods and
goddesses sleep and eat --
ambrosia and nectar.
No rain, no snow and no
wind ever shakes the
untroubled peace.
12. ZEUS
JUPITER
Zeus is the king of the gods in Greek mythology.
He is the god of the sky, lightning, thunder, law, order, and
justice. He is the son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, and is
married to his sister Hera. He is the father of many gods and
goddesses, including Athena, Apollo, and Artemis.
17. HERA
JUNO
She is often referred to as the Queen of Heaven.
Hera is the Greek goddess of women, marriage, family, and
childbirth. She is the wife and sister of Zeus, the king of the
gods, and was worshipped as the goddess of marriage and
family.
18. VESTA
In Greek mythology, she is the daughter of Cronus and Rhea,
and the sister of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, and Hestia. She
is associated with the sacred fire that was kept burning in the
hearth of each home, and it was believed that she protected
and blessed the family and home.
HESTIA
She is the goddess home and family.
19. DEMETER
CERES
She is the goddess of agriculture and harvest
In Greek mythology, she is the daughter of Cronus and Rhea,
and the sister of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, and Hestia. She
is associated with the cultivation of the Earth and the cycle of
life and death.
20. ARES
MARS
He is often referred to as the god of combat.
Ares is the Greek god of war. He is usually depicted as a
young man wearing armor and carrying a spear and shield. He
is the son of Zeus and Hera, and the brother of Athena, the
goddess of wisdom and war.
21. ATHENA
MINERVA
She is revered as the goddess of wisdom and courage.
Athena was the daughter of Zeus. She was
revered for her intelligence and strategic
abilities, and she was often associated with the
concept of wisdom.
22. APOLLO
APOLLO
He is often referred as the god of prophecy.
In Greek mythology, Apollo is the god of the sun, music,
prophecy, healing, and knowledge. He is the son of Zeus. He
is often depicted as a handsome, beardless youth with long
hair and a lyre.
23. HERMES
MERCURY
He is often referred as the god of travel and messages.
Hermes was the messenger of the gods and was
responsible for delivering messages between the gods and
mortals.
24. APHRODITE
VENUS
She is often referred as the goddess of love and beauty.
In Greek mythology, Aphrodite was known for her numerous love
affairs with both gods and mortals, and was often the cause of
jealousy and conflict among the gods.
25. ARTEMIS
DIANA
She is often referred as the goddess oF hunt.
In Greek mythology, Artemis was known for her independence and
strength, and was often depicted as a chaste and virgin goddess.
26. HEPHAETUS
VULCAN
He is often referred as the god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmen.
In Greek mythology, Hephaestus was often depicted as a
physically unattractive god, with a deformed leg and a limp.
