This document provides information on several important Greek gods and goddesses including Apollo, Aphrodite, Hades, Zeus, Ares, Hephaestus, Artemis, Demeter, and Dionysus. It describes each deity's domain or area of influence such as Apollo being the god of music and healing, Aphrodite representing love and beauty, Hades ruling the underworld, and Zeus becoming the supreme ruler. The document aims to educate readers on the roles and significance of these pivotal figures in Greek mythology.

1. Greek Gods and
Goddesses
By: Charmaine Apple Esteban

2. Apollo
 Apollo was the god of music and
healing who fought man medicine.
 He was the son of Zeus and Leto.
 He has a twin sister named Artemis.
 Apollo’s daily task is to harness his
chariot with four horses attached and
drive the sun across the sky.
 He was famous for the oracle at
Delphi.

3. Aphrodite
 Aphrodite is the goddess of love,
desire and beauty.
 She has a magical gift that compels
anyone she wishes to desire her
deeply.
 She represented sex affection and
the attraction that binds people
together.

4. Hades
 Hades is the god of
the underworld.
 He is the brother of
Zeus.
 His wife was
Persephone.
 The helmet Hades
wears is invisible.

5. Zeus
 Zeus won the draw and
became the Supreme ruler
of gods.
 He is the lord of the sky and
the rain.
 His weapon is a thunderbolt
which he hurlers at those
who don’t like him.
 He was married to Hera but
is famous for cheating on
her.

6. Ares
 Ares is the god of
war.
 Ares is the son of
Zeus and Hera.
 He didn’t like his
parents.
 He carried a blood
stained spear.
 He was handsome
and very cruel.

7. Conclusion
• Many people today still resort to these
gods in times of need. For example, if
someone is lonely and wants love they will
resort to the god of love Aphrodite. As you
can see these gods are still very much
alive in people hearts.

8. ARES
Roman name Mars
• Ares was the god of
war, or more
precisely of warlike
frenzy.

9. HEPHAESTUS
Roman name Vulcan
• Hephaestus was the
lame god of fire and
crafts or the two
together, hence of
blacksmiths.

10. ARTEMIS
Roman name Diana
• Artemis was the
goddess of the hunt.
She helped women
in childbirth, but also
brought sudden
death with her
arrows.

11. DEMETER
Roman name Cerus
• Demeter was the
goddess of
agriculture. She was
the sister of Zeus
and the mother of
Persephone.

12. DIONYSUS
Roman name Bacchus
• Dionysus was the
god of wine.