MYTHOLOGY

ZEUS

• Zeus was the god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods.
• He is married to Hera.
• Symbols: Eagle, Shield, Thunderbolt, Oak Tree
• His weapon is a thunderbolt.
• He is known as Jupiter to the Romans.

HERA

• Zeus’s wife
• She was worshipped by women as the protector of marriage.
• Known as Juno to the Romans
• Goddess of Marriage
• Symbols: Peacock, Cow

HADES

• Ruler of the underworld and the dead.
• Known as Pluto to the Romans.
• Zeus' brother.
• Symbols: Helmet, Metals, Jewels

POSEIDON

• God of the Seas
• Married to Amphitrite
• Known as Neptune to Romans
• Symbols: Trident, Horse, Bull

HESTIA

• Hestia was the sweetest, gentlest and most generous of all the Olympians
• Zeus' sister.
• Known as Vesta to the Romans.
• Symbol: Fire
• Goddess of the Hearth

ARTEMIS

• Goddess of the Hunt, Moon, & Children
• Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo.
• Known as Diana to the Romans
• She protected young animals and looked after young children.
• Symbols: Stag, Moon, Cypress

APOLLO

• God of Light, Truth, Healing, Archery, & Music
• Apollo was perhaps the most loved of all the gods.
• He was handsome, talented, charming and honest.
• Known as Apollo to the Romans.
• Bow & arrows, lyre, raven, and a wreath and branch of laurel.

ATHENA

• Goddess of Wisdom, War, Arts, Crafts, &City
• She carried a magic shield that turned her enemies to stone.
• The city of Athens was named after her.
• Known as Minerva to the Romans.
• Symbols: Owl, Shield, and Olive Branch

HEPHAESTUS

• God of the Forge
• He had a deformed foot.
• Known as Vulcan to the Romans.
• Hephaestus made armor and weapons for the gods and goddesses.
• Symbols: Fire, Blacksmith’s Hammer

Aphrodite

• Goddess of Love & Beauty
• Aphrodite put on a magic belt that made other men fall in love with her.
• Aphrodite’s power to love was so great that even wild lions and tigers were tamed in her presence.
• Known as Venus to the Romans.
• Symbols: Dove, Sparrow, Swan, Myrtle

HERMES

• God of Motion, Sleep, Dreams, Commerce, &Travelers
• Hermes was graceful, clever and quick
• He was Zeus’s messenger
• Known as Mercury to the Romans.
• Symbols: Wand, Winged Sandals, Winged Helmet

ARES

• God of War
• He thrived on violence, battles and wars.
• Ares was a fiery, bloody character.
• Known as Mars to the Romans.
• Symbols: Vulture, Dog

DIONYSUS

• God of wine and vegetation.
• Known as Bacchus to the Romans.
• He invented wine and spread the art of tending grapes.
• Son of Zeus.
• Symbols: Thyrsos, Flute, Wine barrels.

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