Greek gods & goddesses

ZEUS Ruler of Mount Olympus god of heaven and earth Roman name Jupiter Symbol – lightening bolt Married to Hera

HERA goddess of marriage. Jealous wife of Zeus Queen of the Mount Olympus Roman name Juno Symbol - peacock

HADES god of the dead and wealth ruler of the Underworld Roman name Pluto Kidnaps Persephone Symbol – helmet of invisibility

POSEIDON god of the sea, earthquakes and horses Spends his time in the oceans and seas Roman name Neptune Symbol – trident and horses

DEMETER goddess of the harvest and agriculture sister of Zeus and the mother of Persephone. Roman name Cerus Cereal Symbol – wheat stalk

HESTIA goddess of hearth and home sister of Zeus Roman name Vesta Symbol – fireplace (hearth)

APHRODITE goddess of love and beauty Roman name Venus Symbol – doves, hearts and flowers Born from sea foam Wife of Hephaestus

PERSEPHONE Goddess of the underworld Roman name Proserpina Symbol – pomegranate Kidnapped by Hades Daughter of Demeter change of seasons

ATHENA goddess of crafts and strategic war and wisdom goddess of Athens symbol - owl Roman name Minerva

HEPHAESTUS god of fire and metal crafts Symbols – fire and forge Patron god of smiths, blacksmiths , goldsmiths, and silversmiths Roman name Vulcan Volcano

ARTEMIS goddess of the hunt. Never marries Twin sister of Apollo Roman name Diana Symbol – bow and a stag (deer)

APOLLO god of music, healing and prophesy Roman name is Apollo Twin brother of Artemis Symbol - lyre and laurel crown Oracle at Delphi

HERMES messenger of the gods guides dead souls to the Underworld Roman name Mercury Symbol – winged sandals and Caduceus

ARES god of violent and vicious war Roman name Mars Symbol – Vulture Loves Aphrodite