This document summarizes several Greek gods: Adonis was the god of beauty and desire, loved by Aphrodite. Eros was the god of love and sexual attraction. Zeus ruled the gods as father of gods and men. Artemis was the goddess of forests and assisted with deliveries. Aphrodite represented love, beauty, and sexuality. Ares was the god of war. Medusa's beauty led her to serve Athena until she was beheaded by Perseus. Athena was the patron goddess of Athens and daughter of Zeus.