Athena was the goddess of wisdom and strategy but disliked war, Hermes served as the messenger of the gods and was known as a trickster, and Hercules was the immortal son of Zeus known for his great strength in defeating many monsters. The document also profiles Poseidon as the god of the seas and Hera as the wife of Zeus who was often angered by his adventures, with Zeus described as the king of the gods known for wielding lightning bolts.