This document summarizes important Greek gods and goddesses from ancient mythology. It describes Zeus as the supreme god of the Olympians. Hera was the goddess of marriage and wife of Zeus. Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. Ares was the god of war. Hephaestus was the god of fire and crafts. Artemis helped women and brought sudden death. Dionysus was the god of wine. Hermes was the messenger of the gods. Poseidon ruled the sea. Apollo was the god of prophesy, music and healing. Athena was the goddess of crafts, war, and wisdom. Demeter was the goddess of agriculture. Hades