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Olympic Gods and Goddesses

Olympic Gods and Goddesses . Ancient Greek Gods for Kids  The Twelve Olympians  Roman Name: Council of 12 Gods The ancient Greek mystical world was ruled by a small group of gods called the Olympians. When things had to be decided, the council of 12 gods met on Mount Olympus to discuss things. 

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Olympic Gods and Goddesses

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  1. Olympic Gods and Goddesses

  2. Ancient Greek Gods for Kids The Twelve Olympians Roman Name: Council of 12 Gods The ancient Greek mystical world was ruled by a small group of gods called the Olympians. When things had to be decided, the council of 12 gods met on Mount Olympus to discuss things.  All the Olympians kept a home on Mount Olympus. Unless they were off traveling somewhere, that's where you could find most of them. Hades preferred his home in the Underworld. Poseidon preferred his palace under the sea. But the rest of the Olympians lived on Mount Olympus.  Hestia was the goddess of hearth and home. She used to be one of the Olympians, but she grew tired of all their fighting and bickering. She gave her seat to Dionysus, the god of wine. Aphrodite was on the council. Her husband, Hephaestus, who built all the gods' homes on Mount Olympus, was not on the council, not according to most Greek myths. However, if you visit the famous temple, the Parthenon,  in Greece, you'll find a statue of each of the 12 Olympians. Hades, king of the Underworld, is not represented with a statue, but Hephaestus is.  So who was the 12th Olympian? Hades or Hephaestus? The answer is - it depends on the storyteller. That's the thing about myths. Many myths were retold over and over, because the story was so good. But any storyteller might create a new adventure for the gods. What was important is that the gods' personalities remained the same. Everybody in ancient Greece knew the gods' personalities! There was no changing that. 

  3. Here are the twelve Olympians: Zeus Hera Poseidon Demeter Athena Ares Apollo Artemis Hermes Aphrodite Hestia, who turned her place over to Dionysus Last (depending upon who is telling the story) - sometimes Hades, and sometimes Hephaestus

  4. Zeus • Roman name: Jupiter • The most powerful of all gods. • god of the sky and the king of Olympus. • His temper affected the weather, and he threw thunderbolts when he was unhappy. • He was married to Hera. • His symbols include the oak and the thunderbolt.

  5. Hera • Hera (Roman name: Juno) • Hera was the goddess of marriage and the queen of Olympus. • She was Zeus's wife and sister • Her symbols include the peacock and the cow.

  6. Poseidon • Poseidon (Roman name: Neptune) • Poseidon was god of the sea. • He was the most powerful god except for his brother, Zeus. • He lived in a beautiful palace under the sea • He caused earthquakes when he was in a temper. • His symbols include the horse and the trident (a three-pronged pitchfork).

  7. Hades • Hades (Roman name: Pluto) • Hades was king of the dead. • He lived in the underworld, the heavily guarded land where he ruled over the dead. • He was the brother of Zeus and the husband of Persephone, Demeter’s daughter, whom he kidnapped.

  8. Aphrodite • Aphrodite (Roman name: Venus) • Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty, • She is the protector of sailors. • She may have been the daughter of Zeus and the Titan Dione • Many Believe she rose from the sea on a shell. • Her symbols include the myrtle tree and the dove.

  9. Apollo • Apollo was the god of music and healing. • He was also an archer, and hunted with a silver bow. • Apollo was the son of Zeus and the Titan Leto, and the twin of Artemis. • His symbols include the laurel tree, the crow, and the dolphin.

  10. Ares • Ares (Roman name: Mars) • Ares was the god of war. • He was both cruel and a coward. • Ares was the son of Zeus and Hera, but neither of his parents liked him. • His symbols include the vulture and the dog, and he often carried a bloody spear.

  11. Artemis • Artemis (Roman name: Diana) • Artemis was the goddess of the hunt and the protector of women in childbirth. • She hunted with silver arrows and loved all wild animals. • Artemis was the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and the twin of Apollo. • Her symbols include the cypress tree and the deer.

  12. Athena • Athena (Roman name: Minerva) • Athena was the goddess of wisdom. • She was also skilled in the art of war, and helped heroes such as Odysseus and Hercules. • Athena sprang full-grown from the forehead of Zeus, and became his favorite child. • Her symbols include the owl and the olive tree.

  13. Hephaestus • Hephaestus (Roman name: Vulcan) • Hephaestus was the god of fire and the forge • Although he made armor and weapons for the gods, he loved peace. • He was the son of Zeus and Hera and married Aphrodite. • His symbols include the anvil and the forge.

  14. Hestia • Hestia (Roman name: Vesta) • Hestia was the goddess of the hearth. • She was the most gentle of the gods, and does not play a role in many myths. • Hestia was the sister of Zeus and the oldest of the Olympians. Fire is among her symbols.

  15. Hermes • Hermes (Roman name: Mercury) • Hermes was the messenger god, a trickster, and a friend to thieves. • He was said to have invented boxing and gymnastics. • He was the son of Zeus and the constellation Maia. • The speediest of all, he wore winged sandals and a winged hat and carried a magic wand.

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