The Twelve Olympians Pay attention to the pictures Hint: You will see a few on your first Unit Test.

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The Twelve Olympians Pay attention to the pictures Hint: You will see a few on your first Unit Test

Zeus (Jupiter) King of the gods and ruler of mankind Central figure of the myths Can be just and fair at times or cruel and manipulative Symbols: eagle, thunderbolt, sceptre, oak tree, aegis (shield)

Hera (Juno) Queen of the gods wife (and sister) of Zeus A very powerful goddess known for her jealousy Can be vicious and spiteful (usually because of Zeus’s infidelity) Symbols: peacock, cow, Iris

Poseidon (Neptune) God of the sea, horses, and earthquakes Zeus’s brother and second to him in power Can be cruel and unpredictable when angry Feuding with Odysseus and holds a grudge Symbols: trident, horse, bull

Hades (Pluto) God of the underworld (did not live on Mount Olympus) Brother of Zeus and Poseidon Rules the dead with his wife Persephone Symbols: helmet (makes him invisible when he leaves)

Hestia (Vesta) Goddess of hearth and home Zeus’s sister Symbols: hearth, fire

Ares (Mars) God of war Vicious God Hated by his parents (Zeus and Hera) A ruthless bully, he is also a coward Symbols: weapons, armor, vulture, dog

Athena (Minerva) Goddess of wisdom, war, reason, purity, and weaving Emerges from her father Zeus’s head fully-grown and armed Witty and clever, she favors Odysseus Symbols: owl, olive tree, helmet, spear, Athens

Apollo God of sun, music, poetry, truth, and medicine Son of Zeus and Leto and Artemis’s twin Symbols: lyre, bow, laurel tree, dolphin, Delphi

Aphrodite (Venus) Goddess of love and beauty Shows formidable power (with Cupid and Psyche) Principal cause of the Trojan War Married to Hephaestus Symbols: Cupid (her son), dove, swan, myrtle

Hermes (Mercury) Messenger-god; god of commerce, travelers, and thieves Son of Zeus and Maia Fast and cunning Guide leading the dead from Earth to Hades Symbols: winged hat and sandals, caduceus (magic wand)

Artemis (Diana) Goddess of the moon and hunting; patroness of maidens Apollo’s twin sister Beautiful Normally good and just, but demands a human sacrifice during the Trojan War Symbols: bow and arrow, deer, cypress tree

Hephaestus (Vulcan) God of fire; forger of armor (extremely skillful) Son of Hera (and maybe Zeus) Married to Aphrodite Only ugly Olympian and partially crippled Kind, generous, and good-natured Symbols: anvil and forge (fiery pit used by blacksmiths)

Be sure to STUDY!! I will be testing you on the 12 Olympians next class! For each God, you need to know: -Greek and Roman name -Realm (what they’re the god of) -Symbols -Relationship/background