GREEK MYTHOLOGY The Twelve Olympians.

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GREEK MYTHOLOGY The Twelve Olympians

The Twelve Olympians Zeus Poseidon Hades Hestia Hera Ares Athena Apollo Aphrodite Hermes Artemis Hephaestus

Zeus Ruler of the Olympians of Mount Olympus God of the sky and thunder Well known for affairs with beautiful mortal women Carried a thunderbolt that he threw at people who upset him Many temples built and festivals held in his honour

Hera Goddess of marriage Wife and sister of Zeus Queen of all Olympians Beautiful Jealous and vengeful nature

Hermes Messenger of the gods Guide of dead souls Patron saint of travellers Invented running and boxing Wore winged sandals Statue at every gymnasium in Greece