Greek Gods and Goddesses

Greek Gods and Goddesses Taylor Ebling (Athena and Ares) Jocelin Guevara (Hebe and Hephaestus) Sheryl Coe (Apollo and Artemis) Kellianne Costello (Hermes and Iris)

Athena Goddess of wisdom, war, the arts, industry, justice, and skills.

Athena • Roman name: Minerva • Symbol: owl • Family members: • Zeus (father) • No mother, born of Zeus' forehead; indirectly Metis

Athena’s Myth Athena and Poseidon competed for the affections of the Greeks, each providing a gift. Poseidon provided a horse or a salt-water spring, while Athena provided the olive tree, giving shade, olives, and oil. The Greeks preferred her gift, named the city after her, and built the Parthenon where Athena is believed to have produced the first olive tree.

Fun Facts About Athena • Athena sprung fully armed from the head of her father, Zeus. • One of her titles is “Grey-eyed: since the underside of the olive tree’s leaf is grey, and when wind lifts the leaves, it shows Athena’s many “eyes”. • Athena appeared to be a young woman wearing a helmet and holding a shield, often accompanied by a small owl.

Athena: Bio Poem Athena Young, strong, intelligent, and young Relative of Zeus and Metis Lover of olive trees, Athens, and owls Who feels angry at Aphrodite Who Needs to educate mortals. Who fears the defeat of Athens Who gives olive trees to mortals Who would like to see all mortals properly educated. Resident of Mount Olympus Minerva

Athena: Modern Reference There is a school in Sydney, Australia called the Athena School. This school ‘s name is derived from the Greek Goddess of Wisdom and the Arts.

Ares God of war

Ares • Roman name: Mars • Symbol: The spear • Family members: • Zeus (father) • Hera (mother) • Eris and Hephaestus (siblings) • Diomedes. Cucnus, Oenomaus, Phobos, Deimos, Alcippe, Remus, Romuius, Harmonia, and Ixion (children)

Ares’ Myth In the Iliad, Ares promised Athena and Hera that her would fight on the side of the Greeks, but Aphrodite was able to persuade Ares to side with the Trojans. During the war, Diomedes fought with Hector and saw Ares fighting for the Trojans. Diomedes called his soldiers to fall back slowly. Hera saw his interference and asked Zeus for permission to drive Ares away from the battlefield. Hera encouraged Diomedes to attack Ares, so he threw a spear at Ares and his cries made the Greeks and the Trojans tremble. Athena then drove the spear into Ares’ body forcing the Trojans to fall back. Zeus allows the gods to fight in war again and Ares tries to fight Athena to avenge himself for his previous injury, but once again is badly injured when she tosses a huge boulder at him.

Fun Facts About Ares • His appearance was handsome and cruel. He was often depicted carrying a bloodstained spear. • His throne on Mount Olympus was said to be covered in human skin. • He was not well-liked of trusted by the Ancient Greeks. • He was often associated with vultures and dogs.

Ares: Bio Poem Ares Angered, Violent, Warrior, Powerful Relative of Zeus and Hera Lover of War and Aphrodite Who feels hatred Who Needs chaos and power Who fears defeat Who gives war, violence, and hatred Who would like to see victory Resident of Olympus Mars

Ares: Modern Reference There is a video game called God of War In the game, a character named Kratos is a warrior fighting under Ares and he is betrayed later by Ares, who forces to kill his wife and daughter. At the end, Kratos wins and becomes the new god of war.

Hebe Goddess of Youth

Hebe • Symbol: a cup, from which she serves nectar • Traits/characteristics: has less charisma then many of the Greek Goddesses and she is clumsy • Family members: • Daughter of: Zeus and Hera • Sister: Eileithyia • Brother: Ares • Wife of: Hercules

Hebe’s background Hebe is the daughter of Hera and Hercules. Also the sister of Ares and Eileithyia. She served as the cup bearer at the heavenly feast of the gods. She married Hercules, and later on has to sons. Hebe and Hercules's sons names were Alexiares and Anticetus.

Fun Facts about Hebe • One of the three Greek Goddesses associated with marriage • Was the cup bearer who served nectar to the Olympian gods to give them everlasting youth • In works of art she is known as young and attractive

Hebe: Bio Poem Hebe clumsy, doesn’t have much charisma, has a perfect youth Relative of Zeus and Hera Lover of Zeus Who feels the need of having more charisma, like other goddesses Who needs the cup to serve the Olympian Gods nectar Who fears her brother won’t come back from war Who gives nectar to the Olympian Gods for everlasting youth Resident of Mount Olympus Juventas (youth)

Hebe:Modern Reference Named after the Greek goddess of youth, Hebe is a popular plant in gardens and parks, grown for its beautiful flowers and its ability to attract butterflies.

Hephaestus God of Fire

Hephaestus • Roman Name: Vulcan • Symbol: axe and tongs • Family Members: • Son of: Hera and Zeus • Husband of: Aphrodite • Son: Erikhthonios

Hephaestus’ Background Hephaestus has so father, Hera produced him alone. He was an ugly child and couldn’t walk well due to his deformed feet, he was flung from Mount Olympus into the sea. He was flung by either Hera or Zeus.

Fun Facts About Hephaestus • The only god who was ugly/deformed • Couldn’t handle his liquor

Hephaestus: Bio Poem Hephaestus Strong, metal thumb, crippled, and ugly Relative of Zeus and Hera Lover of the forge, humans, and of Aphrodite Who feels pain, rage, and happiness Who needs love and fire. Who fears no metal and no love Who gives life to humans and hate Who would like to see Hera and Zeus thrown off a cliff Resident of a Volcano Roman name Vulcan

Hephaestus: Modern Reference Hephaestus is a freeware computer role-playing game construction kit.

Greek Gods and Goddesses