Zeus was the king of the gods and god of the sky, weather, law, and order. He wielded a thunderbolt and was protector of the weak. Poseidon was god of the sea with a trident who caused earthquakes. Eros was the god of love and companion to Aphrodite. Ares was the simple warrior god of war who rode into battle. Hermes was the messenger god who carried a winged staff and hat. Apollo was the handsome god of prophecy, music, and healing with golden hair and sacred animals. Selene was the goddess of the moon represented by her lunar sphere. Artemis was the huntress goddess equipped with bow and arrows. Athena