 The twelve most important gods.  Named after Mount Olympus, where they reside.  They were all related. They are all either the children or grandchildren.

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 The twelve most important gods.  Named after Mount Olympus, where they reside.  They were all related. They are all either the children or grandchildren of the Titans Cronus and Rhea.

Zeus (Jupiter) God of the sky and thunder Ruler and father figure of Olympus Younger brother of Hades and Poseidon His symbols are the thunderbolt, eagle, bull, and oak Had over 95 children

Poseidon (Neptune) God of the sea, storms, and earthquakes Older brother of Zeus His symbols are the trident, fish, dolphins, horses, and bulls Since Greece is an island nation, he was considered an extremely powerful and important god

Hades (Pluto) God of the underworld (which was also known as Hades) Oldest brother of Zeus Became lord of the underworld when Zeus, Poseidon, and he drew lots. His symbols are Cerberus, The Cap of Invisibility, and Cypress

Hestia (Vestia) Goddess of the hearth, home, and family Oldest of Cronus and Rhea’s children Her symbols are the hearth, pig, donkey, kettle, crane Very few myths are told about her.

Hera (Juno) Goddess of women and marriage Wife and sister of Zeus Her symbols are the pomegranate, peacock, feather, and diadem She is extremely jealous

Ares (Mars) The god of war and bloodthirst Son of Zeus and Hera His symbols were the vulture, torch, spear, shield, boar, and dog Rarely worshiped, but often appeared in myths

Athena (Minerva) Goddess of wisdom, warfare, strategy, and crafts Daughter of Zeus Represented by the symbols: owl, olive tree, snake, spider, Aegis, armor, helmet, and spear Emerged from Zeus head, fully grown, and in full armor.

Apollo The God of light and the sun; truth and prophecy; medicine, healing, music, poetry, and the arts. Is known by the same name is both the Greek and Roman Pantheon Son of Zeus of Leto Twin brother of Artemis His symbols are the lyre, laurel wreath, raven, bow and arrows

Aphrodite (Venus) The goddess of love, beauty, and sexuality Daughter of Uranus (or Zeus and Dione) Her symbols are the Dolphin, Rose, Scallop Shell, Myrtle, Dove, Sparrow, Girdle, Mirror, and Swan Emerged from sea foam The mother of Eros (Cupid)

Hermes (Mercury) Messenger of the gods God of boundaries, travelers, shepherds and cowherds, thieves, liars, orators wit, literature, poets, athletics, weights and measures, invention, and commerce His symbols are the tortoise, the rooster, winged sandals, the winged hat, and the caduceus Appears in more Greek myths than almost any other deity

Artemis (Diana) goddess of the hunt, wild animals, wilderness, childbirth, and young girls Her symbols are the bow, arrows, stags, hunting dogs, and the moon Daughter of Zeus of Leto Twin sister of Apollo

Hephaestus (Vulcan) The god of technology, blacksmiths, craftsmen, artisans, sculptors, metals, metallurgy, fire and volcanoes Son of Zeus and Hera His symbols are a hammer, an anvil, and tongs He was disabled Wife of Aphrodite With the help of the Cyclops, he created, among other things, Zeus's thunderbolts, Achilles‘s armor, Prometheus’s chains, Cupid’s bow and arrow, Poseidon’s trident, Pandora, Hermes’s winged sandal and helmet, Aphrodite’s girdle, and Helios’s chariot, and a robot named Talos