This document summarizes several Olympic gods from Roman and Greek mythology. It provides their Roman and Greek names, domains of influence or areas of power, and common symbols associated with each god. The gods described include Jupiter/Zeus, Neptune/Poseidon, Pluto/Hades, Vesta/Hestia, Juno/Hera, Mars/Ares, Minerva/Athena, Apollo, Venus/Aphrodite, Mercury/Hermes, Ceres/Demeter, and Vulcan/Hephaestus.
This document is a compilation of the characters in Greek Mythology which could be useful to students and readers who wish to have a reviewer/guide on the characters.
This document is a compilation of the characters in Greek Mythology which could be useful to students and readers who wish to have a reviewer/guide on the characters.
Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. It was a part of the religion in ancient Greece.
10. VENUS
roman name | Venus
greek name | Aphrodite
domain | goddess of love &
beauty
symbols | myrtles, doves,
sparrows, swans,
11. MERCURY
roman name | Mercury
greek name | Hermes
domain | Messenger God of
commerce, athletics, travelers
symbols | winged sandals,
caduceus, petasus [winged hat]
12. • Roman name
– Ceres
• Greek name
– Demeter
• Domain
– Goddess of grain, fertility
• Attributes
– torch, corn, wheat
13. • ROMAN NAME
Vulcan
• GREEK NAME
Hephaestus
• DOMAIN
god of fire,
volcanoes,
blacksmiths,
craftsmen,
metallurgy
• SYMBOLS
hammer, anvil,
tongs, fire