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The Greek Gods and Goddesses. Zeus (Jupiter). God of the Heavens, King of the Gods Symbols: Thunderbolt, Eagle Relations: Married to Hera, had many children. Hera (Juno). Goddess of marriage and childbirth, Queen of the Gods Symbols: Peacock, Pomegranate
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Zeus (Jupiter) • God of the Heavens, King of the Gods • Symbols: Thunderbolt, Eagle • Relations: Married to Hera, had many children
Hera (Juno) • Goddess of marriage and childbirth, Queen of the Gods • Symbols: Peacock, Pomegranate • Relations: Married to Zeus (also his sister), had many children, but not as many as Zeus
Hades (Pluto) • God of the Underworld and Death • Has a beast named Cerberus, a three-headed dog • Is in love with Persephone • Relations: Brother to Zeus and Poseidon
Poseidon (Neptune) • God of the Sea • Symbols: Trident, rides horses and dolphins • Relations: Brother to Zeus and Hades
Ares (Mars) • God of War, Violence, and Civil Order • Symbols: Bronze-tipped spear, Golden Armor, Vulture • Relations: Hera’s son
Apollo (Apollo) • God of Music, Poetry, Archery, and Healing • Symbols: Bow and arrow, Lyre • Relations: Son of Zeus and Leto, Artemis’ twin
Aphrodite (Venus) • Goddess of Love and Beauty • Symbols: Apple, Myrtle Wreath, Scallop Shell, Dove • Relations: Married to Hephaestus, Loves Ares
Eros (Cupid) • God of Love • Symbols: Wings, Bow and Arrow • Relations: Son of Aphrodite and Ares
Athena (Minerva) • Goddess of Wisdom and Warfare • Symbols: Spear and Shield, Owl, Olive Tree • Relations: Zeus’ daughter, sprang fully-formed from his head wearing armor
Hermes (Mercury) • God of Speed and Travel, Messenger for the gods • He also helps dead souls get to the Underworld • Symbols: Winged sandals, Winged cap • Relations: Son of Zeus and Maia
Dionysus (Bacchus) • God of Celebration and Wine • Symbol: Wine
Demeter (Ceres) • Goddess of the Harvest • Symbols: Wheat, Grains • Relations: Zeus’ sister, mother of Persephone
Hephaestus (Vulcan) • God of Fire and Metal • Symbols: Fire, Axe, Hammer • Relations: Son of Zeus and Hera, married to Aphrodite
Artemis (Diana) • Goddess of the hunt • Symbols: Bow and arrow, Deer • Relations: Zeus’ daughter, Apollo’s twin • Begged her father never to make her marry