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Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology. Gods and Goddesses. The Beginning…. Cronus and Rhea were two of the original Titans…a group of mighty beings who rules the world. Cronus feared that one of his children would overthrow him. So, he ate them all. Rhea didn’t like that. Zeus.

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Greek Mythology

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  1. Greek Mythology Gods and Goddesses

  2. The Beginning… Cronus and Rhea were two of the original Titans…a group of mighty beings who rules the world. Cronus feared that one of his children would overthrow him. So, he ate them all. Rhea didn’t like that.

  3. Zeus Zeus was one of Cronus and Rhea’s children. Rhea pretended to give Cronus a child to eat, but it was really a stone. She took Zeus away and raised him secretly.

  4. Zeus Conquers Cronus Zeus grew to be a mature Titan. He challenged Cronus, won, and freed his brothers and sisters from Cronus’ belly. This was the start of the Greek pantheon of gods and goddesses that we know today.

  5. The Greek Gods and Goddesses Zeus King of the gods Symbol: lightning bolt Roman: Jupiter

  6. Poseidon • One of Zeus’ original siblings • God of the oceans • Symbols: trident, horse • Roman: Neptune

  7. Hades • One of Zeus’ original siblings • God of the Underworld • Symbol: helmet of invisibility • Roman: Pluto

  8. Demeter • One of Zeus’ original siblings • Goddess of the harvest • Symbol: sheaf of wheat • Roman: Ceres (like cereal)

  9. Hera One of Zeus’ original siblings Goddess of marriage and family Zeus’ queen Symbol: cow, rainbow, peacock Roman: Juno

  10. Hestia • One of Zeus’ original siblings • Goddess of the hearth • Symbol: hearth, fire • Roman: Vesta

  11. Athena • Zeus’ daughter - sprang from her father’s head • Goddess of wisdom, war, and weaving • Symbols: owl, olive tree, helmet and spear Roman: Minerva

  12. Ares God of War Son of Zeus and Hera Bloodthirsty and merciless Symbols: weapons, armor, and vulture Roman: Mars

  13. Hephaestus God of Fire/Forge Son of Zeus and Hera Kind, unlike his brother Symbol: anvil, forge Roman: Vulcan

  14. Apollo God of sun, music, poetry and medicine Brother of Artemis Symbols: lyre, golden bow, island of Delphi Roman Name: Apollo

  15. Artemis Goddess of the Moon and hunting; patroness of maidens Sister to Apollo Symbols: silver bow, deer Roman: Diana

  16. Hermes Messenger of the gods Appears in more myths than any other character Symbols: winged sandals and helmet, magic wand Roman: Mercury

  17. Aphrodite Goddess of Love and Beauty Sprang from the ocean foam Symbols: Cupid (son), dove Roman Name: Venus

  18. Dionysus God of wine Patron god of the Greek stage Roman Name: Bacchus

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