The 12 Main Greek Gods and Goddesses

Greek Zeus / Jupiter Roman King of the gods and ruler of mankind Known for having many affairs with women THUNDER BOLT EAGLE OAK TREE

Greek Aphrodite / Venus Roman Love and beauty MYRTLE DOVE SWAN Known for her Love and Beauty

Greek Hermes / Mercury Roman Known as the messenger god Winged sandals and hat Magic wand Tortoise

Greek Hades / Pluto Roman 3-HEADED DOG CAP OF INVISIBILITY Ruler of the underworld

Greek POSEIDON / NEPTUNE Roman TRIDENT BULL Ruler of the Sea HORSE

Greek Apollo / Apollo Roman CROW LAUREL God of Light and Truth DOLPHIN

Goddess of Marriage, Protector of Women Greek Hera / Juno Roman PEACOCK She is the wife of Zeus and is a jealous goddess! Goddess of Marriage, Protector of Women

Greek Hephaestus / Vulcan Roman God of Fire He is the son of Hera and Zeus, the ruler of Mount Olympus. He is known as the ugliest god, yet he is married to Aphrodite! ANVIL

Greek Ares / Mars Roman God of War Son of Zeus and Hera VULTURE DOG

Greek Artemis / Diana Roman Goddess of the Hunt and Wild and twin sister of Apollo Deer Cypress Tree

Greek Athena / Minerva Roman Goddess of Wisdom and War She is the daughter of Zeus. OLIVE TREE OWL

Greek Hestia / Vesta Roman Goddess of the Hearth which is a sign of the home.