12 gods and goddesses made up the Olympian council

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12 gods and goddesses made up the Olympian council The Olympian Gods 12 gods and goddesses made up the Olympian council

Zeus King of the gods Parents-Cronus and Rhea Symbols-eagle, shield, lightening bolt and thunder Most powerful god/settled disputes fairly Fell in love often and made Hera jealous

Poseidon God of the sea Parents-Rhea and Cronus Symbols-trident, horse, bull 2nd most powerful god, known as the earth-shaker Caused tidal waves when angry

Hera Queen of the gods Parents-Cronus and Rhea Symbols-peacock, cow Protector of marriages Jealous of Zeus and his lovers. Tried to destroy them.

Demeter Goddess of grain and harvest Parents-Cronus and Rhea Symbols-torch, corn Mother of Persephone

Apollo God of light and truth, music, and archery Parents-Zeus and Leto Symbols-lyre, dolphin, crow Most loved god Handsome, charming, talented, honest Shot silver arrows at anyone who threatened his loved ones

Artemis Goddess of the hunt Parents-Zeus and Leto Symbols-moon Twin sister of Apollo Protected young animals and children Never married

Hermes Messenger god Parents-Zeus and Maia Symbols-wand, winged staff, winged sandals, winged helmet Graceful, clever, quick Zeus’s messenger Led dead to underworld Sandals gave him speed

Ares God of war Parents-Zeus and Hera Symbols-vulture, dog Loved violence and battles Disliked by other gods

Athena Goddess of wisdom, war, arts and crafts Parent-Zeus Symbols-owl, shield, olive branch Hated war, defended side she believed in Carried a shield that turned enemies to stone Favorite child of Zeus

Aphrodite Goddess of love and beauty Parents-Zeus and Dione Symbols-dove, sparrow, swan Adopted by Zeus Married Hephaestus but did not love him Cheated often

Hephaestus Blacksmith god Parents-Zeus and Hera Symbols-fire, blacksmith hammer Most unattractive god Hated by Hera because of his deformed foot Made armor, jewelry, and weapons

Dionysus God of wine Parents-Zeus and Semele Symbols-ivy wreath, grape vines Mortal mother was killed Dionysus grew inside Zeus Symbolizes patriarchal society taking over matriarchal society Hera made him go crazy

Other Important Gods Hades -God of underworld -Parents-Cronus/Rhea Symbols-helmet of invisibility -Hardly ever left underworld -Owned precious items of the ground (gold, diamonds, etc) Hestia -Goddess of the hearth and home -Parents-Cronus/Rhea -Symbol-fire -Protected homes and families -Never took sides -Sweetest/kindest of all gods