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Who’s Who on Mount Olympus. A Brief Background. Zeus. King of the Gods and ruler of mankind Greek Name- Zeus Roman Name – Jupiter Symbols- Eagle and Oak tree Characteristics- Powerful, strong, large Special Talents- Falling in love, deceiving his wife. Poseidon.
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Who’s Who on Mount Olympus A Brief Background
Zeus King of the Gods and ruler of mankind Greek Name- Zeus Roman Name – Jupiter Symbols- Eagle and Oak tree Characteristics- Powerful, strong, large Special Talents- Falling in love, deceiving his wife.
Poseidon God of the sea, horses, and earthquakes Relationship- Brother of Zeus Greek Name- Poseidon Roman Name- Neptune Symbols- Trident and Bull Special Talents- Creator of Horses
Hades God of the Underworld (did not live on Mount Olympus), God of Wealth for Precious Metals hidden in the Earth, King of the Dead, not death Relationship- Brother of Zeus Greek Name- Hades Roman Name- Pluto Symbol- Helmet Wife- Persephone (stolen from Earth and her mother)
Hestia Goddess of Hearth and Home (Virgin Goddess) Relationship- Sister of Zeus Greek Name- Hestia Roman Name- Vestia Symbols- Hearth of the home, Family
Hera Queen of the Gods Relationship- Wife and sister of Zeus Greek Name- Hera Roman Name- Juno Symbols- Cow and Peacock Special Talent- Protector of marriage and married women, Punished the women that Zeus loved.
Ares God of War Relationship- Son of Zeus and Hera (detested by both) Greek Name- Ares Roman Name- Mars Symbols- Weapons and Armor, Vulture, and Dog
Athena Goddess of Wisdom, War, and Weaving, Goddess of the City (Maiden-Virgin Goddess) Relationship- Zeus’ favorite child and daughter, No woman bore her; she sprang fully grown from the head of Zeus. She carried Zeus’ thunderbolt. Greek Name- Athena Roman Name- Minerva Symbols- Owl and the Olive Branch Special Talents- Protector of Civilized Life, Hand Crafts, and Agriculture, Tamed horses for man to use
Apollo God of the Sun, Music, Poetry and Medicine, God of Light, God of Truth, the Healer, the Lycian (Wolf god) Relationship- Son of Zeus and Leta, twin to Artemis Greek Name- Apollo (Phoebus [sun]) Roman Name- Symbols- Dolphin, Crow, and Laurel tree Special Talents- master musician, master archer, taught man the art of healing
Aphrodite Goddess of Love and Beauty (the laugher-loving goddess) Relationship- Zeus’ daughter, born from sea foam Greek Name- Aphrodite Roman Name- Venus Symbols- Sparrow, Swan, Dove, and Myrtle tree Married to Hephaestus (lame and ugly god of the forge) Special Talents- Beguiled all (gods and men alike)
Hermes Messenger of the Gods, God of Commerce, Travelers, and Thieves, Divine Herald (led souls to their last home) Relationship- Son of Zeus Greek Name- Hermes Roman Name- Mercury Symbols- Winged Hat and Sandals, Caduceus = magic wand Special Talent- Graceful and swift, Shrewdest and most cunning god
Artemis • Goddess of the Moon and Hunting, Patroness of Maidens, Protectress of Youth (Virgin Goddess) • Relationship- Daughter of Zeus and Leta, twin to Apollo • Greek Name- Artemis, Luna (moon), Phoebe and Selene (moon) • Roman Name- Diana • Symbols- Cypress tree and Deer
Hephaestus • God of Fire; Forger of Armor (The workman of the Gods), Protector of Smiths, Patron of Handicrafts • Relationship- Sometimes said to be son of Zeus and Hera, sometimes to Hera alone as retaliation for Zeus’ daughter Athena • Greek Name- Hephaestus • Roman Name- Vulcan • Symbols- Anvil and Forge (tools of the blacksmith) • Special Talents- kindly, peace-loving, popular on Earth