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The Olympian Gods

The Twelve Olympians 10 “Always Olympians”: Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hermes, Hephaestus, Athena, Ares 4 “Variable” Olympians: Hestia, Demeter, Hades, Dionysus The palace of the gods was believed to be Mt. Olympus in Greece. The gods took sides during the Trojan War.

Make a Chart! Greek Name Roman Name Symbols Function Extra Info This information will be part of your test on Monday, Sept. 22!

Zeus “Father of Gods and Men” Roman name: Jupiter or Jove Symbols: Oak, Eagle, Thunderbolt Chief god, god of the sky Married to Hera

Hera Roman name: Juno Symbols: Peacock, cow Goddess of marriage, queen of Olympus Wife of Zeus

Poseidon Roman name: Neptune Symbols: Trident, horse God of the sea, horses, and earthquakes Brother of Zeus and Hades Lived in palace under the sea

Ares Roman name: Mars Symbols: Dog, vulture God of war (bloodlust) Son of Zeus and Hera

Athena Roman name: Minerva Symbols: owl, olive branch Goddess of wisdom, tactical warfare, crafts Born from Zeus’ head Patron goddess of the city of Athens, Greece

Hermes Roman name: Mercury Symbols: caduceus (wand), winged helmet and winged sandals God of travelers, thieves, tricksters and merchants Son of Zeus and Maia Messenger of the gods

Apollo Roman name: Apollo Symbols: laurel, lyre God of light, prophecy, archery, healing, music Son of Zeus and Leto, twin of Artemis

Artemis Roman name: Diana Symbols: bow, stag, moon Goddess of the hunt, moon, childbirth, young girls Daughter of Zeus and Leto, twin of Apollo Like Athena and Hestia, she never married

Aphrodite Roman name: Venus Symbols: dove, myrtle, swan Goddess of love and beauty Born of sea-foam Was married to Hephaestus, the ugliest god, but was a lover of Ares

Hephaestus Roman name: Vulcan Symbols: anvil, fire God of the fire and forge Son of Zeus and Hera (some say just Hera) Was thrown from Mt. Olympus and crippled at birth by either Zeus or Hera

Hades Roman name: Pluto or Dis Symbols: helmet, jewels/metals God of the dead and the Underworld Brother of Zeus and Poseidon Lived in palace in the Underworld

Dionysus Roman name: Bacchus Symbols: grapevine, ivy, snake God of wine and grapevine Son of Zeus and the mortal Semele Could also cause and cure madness

Hestia Roman name: Vesta Symbol: hearth-fire Goddess of the hearth/home Sister of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Demeter Like Athena and Artemis, she never married Some say she gave up her Olympian throne to allow Dionysus to become one of the 12

Demeter Roman name: Ceres Goddess of grain and harvest Sister of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, and Hestia Symbols: wheat/grain, cornucopia (horn of plenty) “cereal”