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Ambrosia and Amorous Intentions

Ambrosia and Amorous Intentions. The gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus . Zeus. Roman name=Jupiter King of the gods Brother of Poseidon & Hades Uses a mighty lightening bolt as a weapon Father of Hercules. Hera. Roman name=Juno Queen of the gods

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Ambrosia and Amorous Intentions

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  1. Ambrosia and Amorous Intentions The gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus

  2. Zeus • Roman name=Jupiter • King of the gods • Brother of Poseidon & Hades • Uses a mighty lightening bolt as a weapon • Father of Hercules

  3. Hera • Roman name=Juno • Queen of the gods • Jealous of Zeus’ many affairs and Illegitimate children • Her symbol is the peacock • Goddess of marriage

  4. Athena • Roman name=Minerva • Daughter of Zeus and is said to have sprung fully grown and dressed for battle from Zeus’ head • Goddess of crafts, domestic arts, and war. • Symbols owl & olive tree

  5. Apollo/Helios • Roman name=Helios • God of the Sun • Rides a golden chariot with horses across the sky as he pulls the sun • God of prophesy, music, and healing. • Twin of Artemis • Symbols-dolphin; crow

  6. Poseidon • Roman name=Neptune • God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. • Father of Theseus • Brother of Zeus & Hades • Symbols: Trident (and weapon) • Poseidon is second in command to Zeus

  7. Aphrodite • Roman Name=Venus • Goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. • Married to Hephaestus, the “ugly” god • Symbol-dove; swan

  8. Hephaestus • Roman name=Vulcan • Married to Aphrodite • Considered to be the only “ugly” god and has a lame leg that resulted from Zeus throwing him from Mount Olympus • Armorer of the gods; blacksmith; fire • Symbol-anvil; smiths hammer; tongs

  9. Ares • Roman name=Mars • Son of Zeus & Hera • God of war; ironically a coward • Son of Zeus • Symbols-spear; helmet • Animal-dog • Bird-vulture

  10. Dionysus • Roman name=Bacchus • God of wine • The god who gave king Midas his golden touch

  11. Hermes • Roman name=Mercury • Messenger of the gods and guide to dead souls in the underworld • Wears sandals with wings • God of commerce; travelers; thieves • Symbol-caduceus; winged sandals; winged cap

  12. Hades • Roman name- Pluto • God of the underworld • Brother of Zeus & Poseidon • Symbol-invisible helmet; scepter • God of wealth

  13. Artemis • Roman name- Diana • Goddess of Night and the hunt • Twin of Apollo • Symbol-moon; cypress tree • Animal-deer and all wild animals

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