Who’s Who on Mount Olympus A Brief Background A Brief Background

Zeus King of the Gods and ruler of mankind King of the Gods and ruler of mankind Greek Name- Zeus Greek Name- Zeus Roman Name – Jupiter Roman Name – Jupiter Symbols- Eagle and Oak tree Symbols- Eagle and Oak tree Characteristics- Powerful, strong, large Characteristics- Powerful, strong, large Special Talents- Falling in love, deceiving his wife. Special Talents- Falling in love, deceiving his wife.

Poseidon God of the sea, horses, and earthquakes God of the sea, horses, and earthquakes Relationship- Brother of Zeus Relationship- Brother of Zeus Greek Name- Poseidon Greek Name- Poseidon Roman Name- Neptune Roman Name- Neptune Symbols- Trident and Bull Symbols- Trident and Bull Special Talents- Creator of Horses Special Talents- Creator of Horses

Hades God of the Underworld (did not live on Mount Olympus), God of Wealth for Precious Metals hidden in the Earth, King of the Dead, not death God of the Underworld (did not live on Mount Olympus), God of Wealth for Precious Metals hidden in the Earth, King of the Dead, not death Relationship- Brother of Zeus Relationship- Brother of Zeus Greek Name- Hades Greek Name- Hades Roman Name- Pluto Roman Name- Pluto Symbol- Helmet Symbol- Helmet Wife- Persephone (stolen from Earth and her mother) Wife- Persephone (stolen from Earth and her mother)

Hestia Goddess of Hearth and Home (Virgin Goddess) Goddess of Hearth and Home (Virgin Goddess) Relationship- Sister of Zeus Relationship- Sister of Zeus Greek Name- Hestia Greek Name- Hestia Roman Name- Vestia Roman Name- Vestia Symbols- Hearth of the home, Family Symbols- Hearth of the home, Family

Hera Queen of the Gods Queen of the Gods Relationship- Wife and sister of Zeus Relationship- Wife and sister of Zeus Greek Name- Hera Greek Name- Hera Roman Name- Juno Roman Name- Juno Symbols- Cow and Peacock Symbols- Cow and Peacock Special Talent- Protector of marriage and married women, Punished the women that Zeus loved. Special Talent- Protector of marriage and married women, Punished the women that Zeus loved.

Ares Ares God of War God of War Relationship- Son of Zeus and Hera (detested by both) Relationship- Son of Zeus and Hera (detested by both) Greek Name- Ares Greek Name- Ares Roman Name- Mars Roman Name- Mars Symbols- Weapons and Armor, Vulture, and Dog Symbols- Weapons and Armor, Vulture, and Dog

Athena Goddess of Wisdom, War, and Weaving, Goddess of the City (Maiden- Virgin Goddess) Goddess of Wisdom, War, and Weaving, Goddess of the City (Maiden- Virgin Goddess) Relationship- Zeus’ favorite child and daughter, No woman bore her; she sprang fully grown from the head of Zeus. She carried Zeus’ thunderbolt. Relationship- Zeus’ favorite child and daughter, No woman bore her; she sprang fully grown from the head of Zeus. She carried Zeus’ thunderbolt. Greek Name- Athena Greek Name- Athena Roman Name- Minerva Roman Name- Minerva Symbols- Owl and the Olive Branch Symbols- Owl and the Olive Branch Special Talents- Protector of Civilized Life, Hand Crafts, and Agriculture, Tamed horses for man to use Special Talents- Protector of Civilized Life, Hand Crafts, and Agriculture, Tamed horses for man to use

Apollo God of the Sun, Music, Poetry and Medicine, God of Light, God of Truth, the Healer, the Lycian (Wolf god) God of the Sun, Music, Poetry and Medicine, God of Light, God of Truth, the Healer, the Lycian (Wolf god) Relationship- Son of Zeus and Leta, twin to Artemis Relationship- Son of Zeus and Leta, twin to Artemis Greek Name- Apollo (Phoebus [sun]) Greek Name- Apollo (Phoebus [sun]) Roman Name- Roman Name- Symbols- Dolphin, Crow, and Laurel tree Symbols- Dolphin, Crow, and Laurel tree Special Talents- master musician, master archer, taught man the art of healing Special Talents- master musician, master archer, taught man the art of healing

Aphrodite Goddess of Love and Beauty (the laugher-loving goddess) Goddess of Love and Beauty (the laugher-loving goddess) Relationship- Zeus’ daughter, born from sea foam Relationship- Zeus’ daughter, born from sea foam Greek Name- Aphrodite Greek Name- Aphrodite Roman Name- Venus Roman Name- Venus Symbols- Sparrow, Swan, Dove, and Myrtle tree Symbols- Sparrow, Swan, Dove, and Myrtle tree Married to Hephaestus (lame and ugly god of the forge) Married to Hephaestus (lame and ugly god of the forge) Special Talents- Beguiled all (gods and men alike) Special Talents- Beguiled all (gods and men alike)

Hermes Messenger of the Gods, God of Commerce, Travelers, and Thieves, Divine Herald (led souls to their last home) Messenger of the Gods, God of Commerce, Travelers, and Thieves, Divine Herald (led souls to their last home) Relationship- Son of Zeus Relationship- Son of Zeus Greek Name- Hermes Greek Name- Hermes Roman Name- Mercury Roman Name- Mercury Symbols- Winged Hat and Sandals, Caduceus = magic wand Symbols- Winged Hat and Sandals, Caduceus = magic wand Special Talent- Graceful and swift, Shrewdest and most cunning god Special Talent- Graceful and swift, Shrewdest and most cunning god

Artemis Goddess of the Moon and Hunting, Patroness of Maidens, Protectress of Youth (Virgin Goddess) Goddess of the Moon and Hunting, Patroness of Maidens, Protectress of Youth (Virgin Goddess) Relationship- Daughter of Zeus and Leta, twin to Apollo Relationship- Daughter of Zeus and Leta, twin to Apollo Greek Name- Artemis, Luna (moon), Phoebe and Selene (moon) Greek Name- Artemis, Luna (moon), Phoebe and Selene (moon) Roman Name- Diana Roman Name- Diana Symbols- Cypress tree and Deer Symbols- Cypress tree and Deer

Hephaestus God of Fire; Forger of Armor (The workman of the Gods), Protector of Smiths, Patron of Handicrafts God of Fire; Forger of Armor (The workman of the Gods), Protector of Smiths, Patron of Handicrafts Relationship- Sometimes said to be son of Zeus and Hera, sometimes to Hera alone as retaliation for Zeus’ daughter Athena Relationship- Sometimes said to be son of Zeus and Hera, sometimes to Hera alone as retaliation for Zeus’ daughter Athena Greek Name- Hephaestus Greek Name- Hephaestus Roman Name- Vulcan Roman Name- Vulcan Symbols- Anvil and Forge (tools of the blacksmith) Symbols- Anvil and Forge (tools of the blacksmith) Special Talents- kindly, peace-loving, popular on Earth Special Talents- kindly, peace-loving, popular on Earth