This document summarizes several lesser gods and goddesses from Greek mythology. It describes Eros, the god of love; Iris, the goddess of the rainbow and messenger; the Graces, daughters of Zeus representing splendor, mirth, and cheer; the Muses, goddesses of music, poetry, and the arts; Demeter, goddess of the harvest; Dionysus, god of wine; Pan, the half-man, half-goat companion of nymphs; Satyrs and Centaurs as half-man, half-goat or horse creatures; Nymphs and Dryads as nature goddesses or tree nymphs; the Gorgons whose gaze turns men to

1. The Lesser Gods of Olympus & EarthEnglish IMrs. Pilgreen

2. ErosCupidGod of LoveSon of AphroditeMarried to Psyche

3. IrisGoddess of the RainbowMessenger to the gods (like Hermes)

4. Graces3 daughters of ZeusRepresent Splendor, Mirth & Good CheerAlways together

5. Muses9 daughters of ZeusGoddesses of music, poetry & the artsInspire menEach muse has a specialtyCalliope: muse of epic poetry

6. Demeter (Ceres)Goddess of the Corn & HarvestMother of PersephoneLives on Earth

7. Dionysus (Bacchus)God of WineLives on EarthMother was mortalCan bring joy, but can also cause madness & brutality

8. PanSon of HermesPart man, part goatCompanion of the nymphsPlayed the pipes

9. Satyrs & CentaursSatyr: half man, half goatCentaur: half man, half horse

10. Nymphs & DryadsNymphs: minor nature goddesses that lived in rivers, trees, caves, etc. Dryads: tree nymphs

11. Gorgons3 females 2 are immortal, the 3rd is MedusaGaze turns men into stone

12. AeolusKing of the WindsLives on an island, Aeolia

13. The GraiaeSisters of the GorgonsOld gray womenShare an eye

14. The FatesClotho: the SpinnerLachesis: Disposer of Lots (assigns destiny)Atropos: cuts the thread at death