Greek Gods Greeks believed that the Gods lived on Mt. Olympus, the highest point in Greece and from there controlled nature that was based on their moods.

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Greek Gods Greeks believed that the Gods lived on Mt. Olympus, the highest point in Greece and from there controlled nature that was based on their moods. They were not thought to be all powerful, they are shown as and mostly act like humans with special powers. They held festivals to honor specific gods. A festival dedicated to Zeus was the Olympics. They believed in an afterlife that was located beneath the Earth in Hades.

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King of the Gods. God of the Sky, Rain, and Lightning Zeus King of the Gods. God of the Sky, Rain, and Lightning

Goddess of Women and Marriage Hera Goddess of Women and Marriage

God of the Sea and Earthquakes Poseidon God of the Sea and Earthquakes

Hades God of the Underworld

Hestia Goddess of the home.

Goddess of Wisdom; Protector of Cities. Athena Goddess of Wisdom; Protector of Cities.

Goddess of the hunt and wild animals; Twin brother is Apollo Artemis Goddess of the hunt and wild animals; Twin brother is Apollo

God of Light (Sun) and Music. Twin sister is Artemis Apollo God of Light (Sun) and Music. Twin sister is Artemis

Messenger of the Gods; God of the Market Hermes Messenger of the Gods; God of the Market

Goddess of Love and Beauty Aphrodite Goddess of Love and Beauty

Goddess of the Harvest and Crops Demeter Goddess of the Harvest and Crops

Ares God of War

God of Fire and Forging of Tools/Weapons Hephaestus God of Fire and Forging of Tools/Weapons