Greek Gods and Goddesses
Zeus (Jupiter) King of the gods God of the sky, rain, and lightning
Hera (Juno) Goddess of marriage Sister and wife of Zeus Queen of the Olympians
Hades (Pluto) God of the dead and ruler of the Underworld Zeus’ brother Abducted Persephone, who became his queen
Poseidon (Neptune) God of the sea, earthquakes and horses Zeus’ brother
Hestia (Vesta) Zeus’ sister Goddess of the home
Hephaestus (Vulcan) God of fire and crafts or the two together- of blacksmiths
Artemis (Diana) Goddess of the hunt and wild animals Helped women in childbirth, but also brought sudden death with her arrows Zeus’ daughter, twin sister of Apollo
Apollo (Apollo) Zeus’ son God of light, prophecy, music and healing
Athena (Minerva) Goddess of war and wisdom Zeus’ daughter Patron goddess of Athens Her symbol was the owl
Dionysus (Bacchus) God of wine Son of Zeus Replaced Hestia as an Olympian
Hermes (Mercury) Messenger of the gods and guide of dead souls to the Underworld Zeus’ son
Ares (Mars) Ares was the god of war, or more precisely of warlike frenzy. Zeus’ son
Demeter (Cerus) Goddess of agriculture Sister of Zeus, mother of Persephone
Aphrodite (Venus) Goddess of love, beauty Protector of sailors Zeus’ daughter