This document provides an overview of Greek mythology and some of the author's favorite Greek gods and goddesses. It begins with a brief introduction to Greek mythology and the origins of the universe from Chaos. It describes the origins and relationships between the Titans like Cronus and Rhea and their children, the Olympians. The rest of the document focuses on describing 10 major Greek gods and goddesses - Zeus, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, Ares, Artemis, Apollo, Athena, Aphrodite, and Hermes - including their roles and symbolic imagery associated with each. Photos and descriptions of classical sculptures representing each deity are also provided.
Zeus, Aphrodite, Poseidon, Demeter, Ares, Athena, Hades, Hera, Hermes, Artemis, Dionysus, Hephaestus, Hestia, Apollo, Echo, Narcissus, Hercules, Persephone, and Pandora are described as major Greek and Roman gods and goddesses. Their roles, symbols, relationships and myths are summarized, including Zeus as king of the gods, Aphrodite as goddess of love, and the myths of Persephone's abduction by Hades and Echo's unrequited love for Narcissus.
This document provides summaries of the major Greek gods and goddesses. It describes their roles and symbols. The gods include Zeus, king of the gods; Poseidon, god of the sea; Hades, god of the underworld; Dionysus, god of wine; Apollo, god of light; Hermes, messenger of the gods; Ares, god of war; Hephaestus, god of fire; Asclepius, god of healing; Eros, god of love; Heracles, greatest Greek hero; Pan, god of nature; Hera, queen of gods and wife of Zeus; Demeter, goddess of agriculture; Artemis, goddess of the hunt; Athena,
The Greek mythology document summarizes information on important gods and goddesses in ancient Greek religion. It describes Zeus as the king of the gods who ruled Mount Olympus. Poseidon was the god of the sea and earthquakes, while Hades ruled the underworld. Other major deities mentioned include Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Artemis, Apollo, Ares, and Hestia. The document provides brief descriptions of each deity's domains and significance in Greek mythology.
The document summarizes key aspects of ancient Greek mythology. It describes the origins of the universe from chaos, and the succession of rulers from the Titans to the Olympians. The 12 major Olympian gods are identified as Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Ares, Athena, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, and either Hestia or Hades. Their domains and symbols are briefly outlined. Other mythological figures like the Fates and Muses are also mentioned.
The document summarizes key aspects of ancient Greek mythology. It describes the major gods and goddesses that made up the Greek pantheon, including the Olympians Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Ares, Athena, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, and others. It also outlines the Greek creation myths and explains concepts like Mount Olympus, the Underworld, and characters like the Titans, Fates, and Muses that played important roles in Greek mythology.
The document provides descriptions of the major Greek gods and goddesses. It details their roles, relationships, symbols and attributes. Zeus is introduced as the supreme god, ruler of the sky, followed by descriptions of Poseidon, god of the sea; Hades, god of the underworld; Hera, queen of the gods; and others including Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus and Dionysus.
The document provides an overview of Greek mythology, including the structure of the mythical universe and profiles of the major gods. It describes Mount Olympus as the home of the gods and notes areas like Earth, the Underworld ruled by Hades, and Tartarus beneath the Underworld. Major gods like Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, and others are summarized in terms of their roles, attributes, and significance within Greek myths. The origins of the universe and gods according to creation myths are also briefly outlined.
This document provides an overview of Greek mythology and some of the author's favorite Greek gods and goddesses. It begins with a brief introduction to Greek mythology and the origins of the universe from Chaos. It describes the origins and relationships between the Titans like Cronus and Rhea and their children, the Olympians. The rest of the document focuses on describing 10 major Greek gods and goddesses - Zeus, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, Ares, Artemis, Apollo, Athena, Aphrodite, and Hermes - including their roles and symbolic imagery associated with each. Photos and descriptions of classical sculptures representing each deity are also provided.
Zeus, Aphrodite, Poseidon, Demeter, Ares, Athena, Hades, Hera, Hermes, Artemis, Dionysus, Hephaestus, Hestia, Apollo, Echo, Narcissus, Hercules, Persephone, and Pandora are described as major Greek and Roman gods and goddesses. Their roles, symbols, relationships and myths are summarized, including Zeus as king of the gods, Aphrodite as goddess of love, and the myths of Persephone's abduction by Hades and Echo's unrequited love for Narcissus.
This document provides summaries of the major Greek gods and goddesses. It describes their roles and symbols. The gods include Zeus, king of the gods; Poseidon, god of the sea; Hades, god of the underworld; Dionysus, god of wine; Apollo, god of light; Hermes, messenger of the gods; Ares, god of war; Hephaestus, god of fire; Asclepius, god of healing; Eros, god of love; Heracles, greatest Greek hero; Pan, god of nature; Hera, queen of gods and wife of Zeus; Demeter, goddess of agriculture; Artemis, goddess of the hunt; Athena,
The Greek mythology document summarizes information on important gods and goddesses in ancient Greek religion. It describes Zeus as the king of the gods who ruled Mount Olympus. Poseidon was the god of the sea and earthquakes, while Hades ruled the underworld. Other major deities mentioned include Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Artemis, Apollo, Ares, and Hestia. The document provides brief descriptions of each deity's domains and significance in Greek mythology.
The document summarizes key aspects of ancient Greek mythology. It describes the origins of the universe from chaos, and the succession of rulers from the Titans to the Olympians. The 12 major Olympian gods are identified as Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Ares, Athena, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, and either Hestia or Hades. Their domains and symbols are briefly outlined. Other mythological figures like the Fates and Muses are also mentioned.
The document summarizes key aspects of ancient Greek mythology. It describes the major gods and goddesses that made up the Greek pantheon, including the Olympians Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Ares, Athena, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, and others. It also outlines the Greek creation myths and explains concepts like Mount Olympus, the Underworld, and characters like the Titans, Fates, and Muses that played important roles in Greek mythology.
The document provides descriptions of the major Greek gods and goddesses. It details their roles, relationships, symbols and attributes. Zeus is introduced as the supreme god, ruler of the sky, followed by descriptions of Poseidon, god of the sea; Hades, god of the underworld; Hera, queen of the gods; and others including Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus and Dionysus.
The document provides an overview of Greek mythology, including the structure of the mythical universe and profiles of the major gods. It describes Mount Olympus as the home of the gods and notes areas like Earth, the Underworld ruled by Hades, and Tartarus beneath the Underworld. Major gods like Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, and others are summarized in terms of their roles, attributes, and significance within Greek myths. The origins of the universe and gods according to creation myths are also briefly outlined.
The document provides information about ancient Greek gods and goddesses. It details facts about major gods like Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Ares, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes and Artemis. For each god/goddess, it mentions their domain or role and special attributes or symbols. Students are tasked with creating fact files to demonstrate their understanding of the Greek deities covered. Additional online resources on Greek mythology are also referenced.
The document provides information on figures and concepts from Greek mythology. It describes many of the major gods and goddesses like Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and Aphrodite. It also discusses other mythical creatures and beings such as the Fates, Centaurs, Gorgons, and Pegasus. The myths and stories surrounding these figures are believed to provide insight into how ancient Greeks understood the world.
Cronus castrated his father Uranus and became the ruling Titan. He ate his children to retain power but Rhea tricked him, saving Zeus. Zeus grew up and overthrew Cronus and the Titans. The document then describes the major Greek gods and goddesses like Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Apollo, Ares, and others, providing 1-2 sentences on their roles and relationships.
The document provides information on various aspects of classical Greek culture from 500 BCE to 405 BCE. It discusses the population of Athens, including that there were around 150,000 citizens with 43,000 adult males having political power. It also describes the Athenian economy, trade, family roles, religion, drama, philosophy, and art. Key figures discussed include Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and playwrights like Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.
This document provides an overview of Greek mythology, including the origins and purposes of mythology. It discusses the key Greek gods and goddesses, describing their roles and relationships. The main gods that ruled Mount Olympus after overthrowing the Titans are presented, including Zeus as the head god, and his wife and siblings such as Poseidon, Hades, Hera, and others. Their domains and symbolic associations are outlined.
This document provides information on major Greek gods and goddesses. It describes their roles and symbols. The gods included are Zeus (king of gods), Poseidon (god of sea), Hades (god of underworld), Dionysus (god of wine), Apollo (god of light), Hermes (messenger), Ares (god of war), Hephaestus (god of fire), Asclepius (god of healing), Eros (god of love), Heracles (greatest hero), Pan (god of nature), Hera (queen), Demeter (goddess of agriculture), Artemis (goddess of hunt), Athena (goddess of wisdom), Aphrodite (
Cronus and Rhea were the first generation of Olympians who overthrew the Titans. Their children included Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Hera, and Demeter. Zeus then led the Olympians in defeating Cronus and the Titans, claiming the sky as his domain. The major Greek gods each had distinct roles and relationships, such as Zeus being the king of the gods, Poseidon ruling the sea, Hades governing the underworld, and Hera as Zeus' wife.
The document provides information on Greek mythology, including the origins and purposes of mythology. It then summarizes some of the major Greek gods and goddesses like Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Athena, Apollo, and Dionysus. The gods are grouped into categories of the Titans, Olympians, and their domains of influence.
The document discusses the 12 major Greek gods. It provides details on Zeus, the king of the gods; Poseidon, god of the seas; and Hades, god of the underworld who was tricked into his role. It also describes Apollo and Artemis, twins where Apollo is the sun god and Artemis protects animals and children. Hephaestus is the god of volcanoes and blacksmithing. Hermes is the messenger god. Ares is the god of war while Athena is the goddess of wisdom and war. Aphrodite is the goddess of love. Hera is the queen of the gods. Hebe serves the gods as the goddess of youth and Demeter is the
- Heracles is considered the greatest of all Greek heroes known for his immense strength.
- He was born from an affair between Zeus and a mortal woman and faced persecution from Hera throughout his life.
- To atone for a murder committed during a bout of madness, Heracles was forced to complete twelve difficult labors assigned by Eurystheus, which helped him achieve immortality.
- Heracles demonstrated extreme characteristics including great bravery but also excessive rage and appetites, representing the complexities and contradictions of the human condition.
This document provides an overview of Greek mythology. It begins by defining myths and explaining how myths sought to explain natural phenomena for early Greeks. It then discusses the background and origins of Greek mythology, the ancient Greek beliefs and characteristics, and the major creation myths. The document outlines the three main categories of Greek gods - Heaven, Earth, and Sea - and describes the major Olympian gods like Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and others. It also discusses other mythical figures and creatures like the Titans, Fates, and Muses. In conclusion, it notes ways Greek mythology is still present in nature, science, and modern sayings.
The document summarizes the Greek Olympians calendar by assigning each month a god or goddess and providing a brief description and myth associated with them. January is assigned to Zeus as the ruler of the gods. February belongs to Poseidon, god of the sea. March's god is Hades, ruler of the underworld. Each subsequent month is assigned a different deity, including Hestia, Hera, Ares, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes, Artemis, and Hephaestus. Accompanying each god or goddess is a short myth illustrating some event from their mythology.
The document discusses the Olympian gods of ancient Greek religion. It lists the main Olympian gods which included Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Demeter, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Ares, Hephaestus, Hermes, Athena, and Dionysus. It provides some brief descriptions of each god's domain and significance in Greek mythology.
Zeus was the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and the gods who lived there. He was also a weather god known for wielding a lightning bolt. Demeter was the earth goddess who taught agriculture to the Greeks. Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty who was married to Hephaestus against her will. Artemis was the goddess of the wilderness and hunt who wandered as a virgin.
Zeus was the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and the gods who lived there. He was also a weather god known for wielding the lightning bolt. Demeter was the earth goddess who taught agriculture to the Greeks and searched for her daughter Persephone when she was taken by Hades. Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty who was married to Hephaestus against her will. Artemis was the goddess of the wilderness, hunt, and wild animals who was often depicted with a crescent moon.
Zeus was the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and the gods who lived there. He was also a weather god known for wielding the lightning bolt. Demeter was the earth goddess who taught agriculture to the Greeks and searched for her daughter Persephone when she was taken by Hades. Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty who was married to Hephaestus against her will. Artemis was the goddess of the wilderness, hunt, and wild animals who was often depicted with a crescent moon.
Zeus was the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and the gods who lived there. He was also a weather god known for wielding the lightning bolt. Demeter was the earth goddess who taught agriculture to the Greeks and searched for her daughter Persephone when she was taken by Hades. Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty who was married to Hephaestus against her will. Artemis was the goddess of the wilderness, hunt, and wild animals who was often depicted with a crescent moon.
The document provides summaries of important Greek gods and goddesses from Greek mythology. It describes Zeus as the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and god of weather. Hera was Zeus's wife and sister, and goddess of marriage and childbirth. Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty, born from the sea. Apollo was the god of the sun and archery. Athena was goddess of wisdom. Demeter taught agriculture and searched for her daughter Persephone. Artemis was goddess of the wilderness and hunt. Hephaestus was married to Aphrodite and god of fire. Ares was god of war. Hermes was messenger of the gods. Poseidon was god of the
The document provides summaries of important Greek gods and goddesses from Greek mythology. It describes Zeus as the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and god of weather. Hera was Zeus's wife and sister, and goddess of marriage and childbirth. Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty, born from the sea. Apollo was the god of the sun and archery. Athena was goddess of wisdom. Demeter taught agriculture and searched for her daughter Persephone. Artemis was goddess of the wilderness and hunt. Hephaestus was married to Aphrodite and god of fire. Ares was god of war. Hermes was messenger of the gods. Poseidon was god of the
The cherry: beauty, softness, its heart-shaped plastic has inspired artists since Antiquity. Cherries and strawberries were considered the fruits of paradise and thus represented the souls of men.
The document provides information about ancient Greek gods and goddesses. It details facts about major gods like Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Ares, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes and Artemis. For each god/goddess, it mentions their domain or role and special attributes or symbols. Students are tasked with creating fact files to demonstrate their understanding of the Greek deities covered. Additional online resources on Greek mythology are also referenced.
The document provides information on figures and concepts from Greek mythology. It describes many of the major gods and goddesses like Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and Aphrodite. It also discusses other mythical creatures and beings such as the Fates, Centaurs, Gorgons, and Pegasus. The myths and stories surrounding these figures are believed to provide insight into how ancient Greeks understood the world.
Cronus castrated his father Uranus and became the ruling Titan. He ate his children to retain power but Rhea tricked him, saving Zeus. Zeus grew up and overthrew Cronus and the Titans. The document then describes the major Greek gods and goddesses like Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Apollo, Ares, and others, providing 1-2 sentences on their roles and relationships.
The document provides information on various aspects of classical Greek culture from 500 BCE to 405 BCE. It discusses the population of Athens, including that there were around 150,000 citizens with 43,000 adult males having political power. It also describes the Athenian economy, trade, family roles, religion, drama, philosophy, and art. Key figures discussed include Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and playwrights like Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.
This document provides an overview of Greek mythology, including the origins and purposes of mythology. It discusses the key Greek gods and goddesses, describing their roles and relationships. The main gods that ruled Mount Olympus after overthrowing the Titans are presented, including Zeus as the head god, and his wife and siblings such as Poseidon, Hades, Hera, and others. Their domains and symbolic associations are outlined.
This document provides information on major Greek gods and goddesses. It describes their roles and symbols. The gods included are Zeus (king of gods), Poseidon (god of sea), Hades (god of underworld), Dionysus (god of wine), Apollo (god of light), Hermes (messenger), Ares (god of war), Hephaestus (god of fire), Asclepius (god of healing), Eros (god of love), Heracles (greatest hero), Pan (god of nature), Hera (queen), Demeter (goddess of agriculture), Artemis (goddess of hunt), Athena (goddess of wisdom), Aphrodite (
Cronus and Rhea were the first generation of Olympians who overthrew the Titans. Their children included Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Hera, and Demeter. Zeus then led the Olympians in defeating Cronus and the Titans, claiming the sky as his domain. The major Greek gods each had distinct roles and relationships, such as Zeus being the king of the gods, Poseidon ruling the sea, Hades governing the underworld, and Hera as Zeus' wife.
The document provides information on Greek mythology, including the origins and purposes of mythology. It then summarizes some of the major Greek gods and goddesses like Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Athena, Apollo, and Dionysus. The gods are grouped into categories of the Titans, Olympians, and their domains of influence.
The document discusses the 12 major Greek gods. It provides details on Zeus, the king of the gods; Poseidon, god of the seas; and Hades, god of the underworld who was tricked into his role. It also describes Apollo and Artemis, twins where Apollo is the sun god and Artemis protects animals and children. Hephaestus is the god of volcanoes and blacksmithing. Hermes is the messenger god. Ares is the god of war while Athena is the goddess of wisdom and war. Aphrodite is the goddess of love. Hera is the queen of the gods. Hebe serves the gods as the goddess of youth and Demeter is the
- Heracles is considered the greatest of all Greek heroes known for his immense strength.
- He was born from an affair between Zeus and a mortal woman and faced persecution from Hera throughout his life.
- To atone for a murder committed during a bout of madness, Heracles was forced to complete twelve difficult labors assigned by Eurystheus, which helped him achieve immortality.
- Heracles demonstrated extreme characteristics including great bravery but also excessive rage and appetites, representing the complexities and contradictions of the human condition.
This document provides an overview of Greek mythology. It begins by defining myths and explaining how myths sought to explain natural phenomena for early Greeks. It then discusses the background and origins of Greek mythology, the ancient Greek beliefs and characteristics, and the major creation myths. The document outlines the three main categories of Greek gods - Heaven, Earth, and Sea - and describes the major Olympian gods like Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and others. It also discusses other mythical figures and creatures like the Titans, Fates, and Muses. In conclusion, it notes ways Greek mythology is still present in nature, science, and modern sayings.
The document summarizes the Greek Olympians calendar by assigning each month a god or goddess and providing a brief description and myth associated with them. January is assigned to Zeus as the ruler of the gods. February belongs to Poseidon, god of the sea. March's god is Hades, ruler of the underworld. Each subsequent month is assigned a different deity, including Hestia, Hera, Ares, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes, Artemis, and Hephaestus. Accompanying each god or goddess is a short myth illustrating some event from their mythology.
The document discusses the Olympian gods of ancient Greek religion. It lists the main Olympian gods which included Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Demeter, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Ares, Hephaestus, Hermes, Athena, and Dionysus. It provides some brief descriptions of each god's domain and significance in Greek mythology.
Zeus was the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and the gods who lived there. He was also a weather god known for wielding a lightning bolt. Demeter was the earth goddess who taught agriculture to the Greeks. Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty who was married to Hephaestus against her will. Artemis was the goddess of the wilderness and hunt who wandered as a virgin.
Zeus was the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and the gods who lived there. He was also a weather god known for wielding the lightning bolt. Demeter was the earth goddess who taught agriculture to the Greeks and searched for her daughter Persephone when she was taken by Hades. Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty who was married to Hephaestus against her will. Artemis was the goddess of the wilderness, hunt, and wild animals who was often depicted with a crescent moon.
Zeus was the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and the gods who lived there. He was also a weather god known for wielding the lightning bolt. Demeter was the earth goddess who taught agriculture to the Greeks and searched for her daughter Persephone when she was taken by Hades. Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty who was married to Hephaestus against her will. Artemis was the goddess of the wilderness, hunt, and wild animals who was often depicted with a crescent moon.
Zeus was the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and the gods who lived there. He was also a weather god known for wielding the lightning bolt. Demeter was the earth goddess who taught agriculture to the Greeks and searched for her daughter Persephone when she was taken by Hades. Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty who was married to Hephaestus against her will. Artemis was the goddess of the wilderness, hunt, and wild animals who was often depicted with a crescent moon.
The document provides summaries of important Greek gods and goddesses from Greek mythology. It describes Zeus as the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and god of weather. Hera was Zeus's wife and sister, and goddess of marriage and childbirth. Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty, born from the sea. Apollo was the god of the sun and archery. Athena was goddess of wisdom. Demeter taught agriculture and searched for her daughter Persephone. Artemis was goddess of the wilderness and hunt. Hephaestus was married to Aphrodite and god of fire. Ares was god of war. Hermes was messenger of the gods. Poseidon was god of the
The document provides summaries of important Greek gods and goddesses from Greek mythology. It describes Zeus as the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and god of weather. Hera was Zeus's wife and sister, and goddess of marriage and childbirth. Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty, born from the sea. Apollo was the god of the sun and archery. Athena was goddess of wisdom. Demeter taught agriculture and searched for her daughter Persephone. Artemis was goddess of the wilderness and hunt. Hephaestus was married to Aphrodite and god of fire. Ares was god of war. Hermes was messenger of the gods. Poseidon was god of the
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greek god.pdf
1. Greek Gods & Goddesses:
The Olympians
12 immortals who dwelt in a palace on Mount Olympus
2. Zeus
• Supreme God of the
Olympians
• Youngest son of Titans
Cronus and Rhea
• His siblings: Posiedon,
Hades, Hestia,
Demeter, and Hera
3. Zeus
• He and his siblings fought to gain control of
the universe from the Titans and Cronus
(his father)
• He and his brothers (Poseidon and Hades)
divided up creation with Zeus receiving the
sky as his domain. He was also accorded
supreme authority on earth and on Mount
Olympus.
4. Hera
• Goddess of
marriage
• Wife of Zeus and
Queen of the
Olympians
• She took many
forms, among them
that of a bird.
5. Hera
• Interesting Fact: Hera hated the great hero
Heracles since he was the son of her
husband Zeus and a mortal woman. When
he was still an infant, she sent snakes to
attack him in his crib.
• Hera was worshipped throughout Greece,
and the oldest and most important temples
were dedicated to her.
6. Poseidon
• God of the sea,
earthquakes, and
horses
• One of the supreme
Gods of Mount
Olympus, but he
spent most of his
time in his watery
domain.
7. Poseidon
• Brother to Zeus and Hades
• Married to the sea-nymph, Amphitrite
• As the god of horses, he would often adopt the
shape of horse.
• Interesting fact: When the Olympians gained
control of the universe, they agreed that the earth
would be ruled jointly, with Zeus as king. This
led to a number of territorial disputes among the
gods. Poseidon vied to be the ruler of Athens. He
demonstrated his power by striking the Acropolis
with his three-pronged spear, which caused a
spring of salt water to emerge.
8. Hermes
• Hermes was the
messenger of the
gods and the guide
of dead souls to the
Underworld.
• Son of Zeus and a
mountain nymph
9. Hermes
• Hermes symbol was his staff. This was a willow
wand with entwined ribbons.
• One of his jobs was to guide dead souls to the
underworld, so he was often shown in wide-
brimmed sun hat of straw. This hat represented
his travels.
• Interesting fact: on his very first day of life,
Hermes found the empty shell of a tortoise and
perceived it to be useful as a sounding chamber.
Stringing sinews across it, he created the first lyre.
10. Artemis
• Virgin goddess of
the hunt
• She helped women
in childbirth but
also brought sudden
death with her
arrows
11. Artemis
• Daughter of Zeus and Leto
• Sister to Apollo
• She is usually depicted as a young woman wearing
buckskins and carrying a bow.
• Interesting fact: Apollo noticed that Artemis was
spending a lot of time hunting with the giant,
Orion, and he decided to put an end to the
relationship. So, he challenged Artemis to prove
her skill at archery by shooting at an object
floating out at sea. Her shot was perfect. The
target turned out be the head of Orion.
12. Ares
• God of war
• Son of Zeus
• He was handsome
and cruel in his
appearance.
13. Ares
• Ares is often shown carrying a bloodstained
spear, and his throne on Mount Olympus
was said to be covered in human skin.
• Interesting fact: Although he is an
immortal deity, he was almost killed when
he was defeated by Heracles in battle and
then stuffed into a jar by two giants.
14. Hephaestus
• Lame god of fire and
crafts
• Son of Zeus and
Hera
• He limped because
he was born with an
impairment that
hindered his walking
15. Hephaestus
• Interesting fact: Hephaestus accomplished
many great works of craftmanship, such as
the marvelous palaces that he built for the
gods on Mount Olympus
16. Dionysus
• God of wine
• Dionysus was the son
of Zeus and the mortal
heroine, Semele
• Interesting fact: he
saved his mother from
the Underworld after
Zeus consumed her in
lightning.
18. Demeter
• Interesting fact: Demeter’s daughter, Persephone,
was gathering flowers one day when the earth
opened up and Hades, King of the Dead, emerged
from the Underworld. He took Persephone and
carried her off to his realm, where she became his
queen. Demeter was heartbroken and wondered
the earth looking for her daughter. During this
time the crops withered, and it became an endless
winter. Hades eventually surrendered Persephone
for one half of the year – the spring and summer
seasons. During the other half of the year that she
spends in the Underworld coincides with the
barren season
19. Apollo
• God of prophesy,
music, and healing
• Brother of Artemis
• Often shown
playing the lyre, and
it is said that he
invented the lute
20. Apollo
• Interesting fact: Apollo won several
musical contests by playing the lyre. One
time he beat Pan, who competed on his own
invention – the shepherd’s pipe. On this
occasion, King Midas had the bad sense to
say that he preferred Pan’s music, which
caused Apollo to turn his ears into those of
an ass.
21. Aphrodite
• Goddess of love,
beauty and fertility
• One legend states
that she is the
daughter of Zeus
and Dione. Another
legend says that she
was born from sea-
foam
22. Aphrodite
• She has no distinct attributes except her beauty.
• She is associated with the dove
• Interesting fact: the Trojan Prince, Paris, was
asked to judge which of the three Olympian
goddesses (Aphrodite, Hera, and Athena) were the
most beautiful. He chose Aphrodite over Hera
and Athena. These two hoped to bribe him with
power, but Aphrodite offered the love of the most
beautiful woman in the world
23. Athena
• Goddess of crafts
and the domestic
arts and also those of
war
• She was the patron
goddess of Athens
• Her symbol is the
owl
24. Athena
• She is the daughter of Zeus
• Interesting fact: Both Athena and her brother,
Poseidon, wanted to be the patron deity of Athens.
Athena proved her worthiness for this honor by
causing an olive tree to spring up on the
Acropolis. Poseidon struck the ground and caused
a spring of water to gush forth. But, because he
was the god of the sea, the water was salty. The
Athenians considered Athena’s gift to be more
useful, so she became the city’s patron deity.